Plant GuideLand Cress
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🌿Leafy GreenEasy
Land Cress
Barbarea verna · Brassicaceae
Hardy alternative to watercress
pH 6 – 7.5
8 – 22°C
30–50 days
Growth: moderate
Medium
Care Notes
Hardy alternative to watercress
Health Benefits
High in vitamin C
Culinary Uses
Salads
Root Behaviour
Fine
Common Problems
Problems
Slow growth in heat
Pests
Aphids
Deficiencies
Rare
Nutrient Demand
Low Demand
Suited to young or lightly-stocked systems
Compatible Systems
NftDwc
Tags
#leafy#brassica#cool-season#salad-mix#watercress-alternative
Season
Spring–Autumn