Land Cress, Barbarea verna

Name: Land Cress, Barbarea verna
Brand: Swell
SKU: swellreptiles-SR_SRLC
Price: 5.49 GBP
Availability: InStock

A peppery, nutrient‐rich edible plant for enclosures or kitchen use

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At a glance...

Fast‐growing leafy green with a spicy flavour
Excellent for reptiles or human consumption
Grows well in containers or shaded beds

Details

Land Cress is a flavourful, nutrient‐dense edible plant known for its mildly spicy, watercress‐like taste. It's perfect for both reptile feeding and culinary use, often grown as a substitute for watercress due to its easier growing conditions.

This compact plant thrives in cool, shaded spots and adapts well to pots and planters. Ideal for year‐round growth indoors or outdoors, it's a popular choice for keepers who want to supplement herbivore diets with fresh greens.

Specifications

Difficulty	Easy
Size (fully grown)	10‐20cm
Spread (fully grown)	15‐25cm
Ideal moisture	Moist, well‐drained soil
Ideal pH	Neutral to slightly acidic
Ideal substrate	Loamy or compost‐rich soil
Ideal light	Partial shade to full sun
Country of origin	Europe
Ideal temperature	10‐20°C