Lepidium chilense

Kuntze.

Brassicaceae Edible: Leaves

gbif· cc-by-nc-sa

MBG

gbif· cc-by-nc

Louisiana State University, Shirley C. Tucker Herbarium (LSU-Vascular Plants)

gbif· cc-by

GBIF

Description

Lepidium chilense is a . The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Uses

Leaves - cooked.

Distribution

S. America - Chile.

Where It Grows

Coming Soon

Cultivation

We have almost no information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in most soils.

Propagation

Seed. We have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a cold frame in the spring. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in early summer. If you have sufficient seed then it could be worthwhile trying a sowing outdoors in situ in mid to late spring.