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Lepidiumsativum

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Lepidium sativum by turtleheart
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Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Lepidium (lep-PID-ee-um)
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Species
sativum (sa-TEE-vum)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Picayune, Mississippi

Wexford, Pennsylvania

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turtleheart
Wexford, PA | June 2011 | positive

grows the same as arugula but tastes the same as nasturtium

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