Lepidium incisum

Description

Lepidium incisum is a ANNUAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 6in). 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

E. Asia - Kumaon to Sikkim at elevations of 3,000 - 4,200 metres.

Where It Grows

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Cultivation

We have almost no information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. It is quite possibly no more than a form of L. capitatum. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in most soils.

Propagation

Seed - sow spring in situ. Germination should take place within 3 weeks.

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