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| Identification |
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Genus
Lepidium
Species
sativum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
pepperweed
garden cress
curled cress
pepper grass
Family
BRASSICACEAE
Specimen number
S12031
Data source
MedPl p225;UnVeg p148
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual
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 to partial shade
Water
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
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Lepidium sativum does best in full sun to partial shade.
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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
detoxifier
Medicinal parts
Leaves
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It is like parsley. Its most notable nutritional component is vitamin C. Lepidium sativum is most frequently used fresh. Pepperweed (sometimes called curled cress, pepper grass or garden cress) may have beneficial uses as a detoxifier. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the leaves.
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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
Self sows
Pollination method
Planting style
Crowns and leaves
Crop spacing
2" - 3"
Row spacing
9"
Cold frame
Planting period
Apr 01 - Jul 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Hardy
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
No fertilizer
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
like parsley
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
The optimal planting season is from April to July. Typical crop spacing is 2". Separate each row by approximately 9". It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. Estimated time to harvest is 10 to 14 days. Lepidium sativum tends to self-sow year after year with little effort.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Lepidium sativum has an annual life cycle.
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