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| Identification |
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Genus
Barbarea
Species
verna
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
early yellowrocket
upland cress
early wintercress
Family
CRUCIFERAE
Specimen number
S12039
Data source
UnVeg p147;Xeri p277
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual,Perennial
Life span
1 year
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
10" - 2' 6"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 04
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Full sun is best for growing Barbarea verna. It likes moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It is pungent like mustard greens. Its most notable nutritional component is vitamin C. Barbarea verna is most commonly used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Crowns and leaves
Crop spacing
2" - 3"
Row spacing
9"
Cold frame
8 to 10 weeks
Planting period
May 01 - May 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Hardy
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Time to harvest
10 to 14 days
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Nutritional value
Vitamin C
Edible parts
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
pungent like mustard greens
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
The best month for planting is May. When planted agriculturally, space the plants 2" apart. Space rows about 9" apart. Harden in a cold frame for 8 to 10 weeks prior to setting out. It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. Nitrogen is required for optimal growth. Estimated time to harvest is 10 to 14 days. Propagation of Barbarea verna can be achieved by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
The flowers are usually a yellow color.
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