Orychophragmus violaceus (Chinese Violet Cress)
- Loved by Pollinators
- Perfect for Pots
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Tried & tested by Sarah
Super productive variety
Easy to grow
One of the discoveries of last winter, tasty leaves and crunchy stems for a mixed leaf salad and beautiful, fragrant edible flowers
Please note, illustrated packets are being introduced gradually over the coming months, availability may vary.
- Loved by Pollinators
- Perfect for Pots
Product details
- Type
- Edible Crop
- Position
- Kitchen Garden
- Soil
- Broad Tolerance
- Height
- 45cm (18in)
- Group/Species
- violaceus
- Common name
- Chinese Violet Cress
- Moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- Full Sun
- Spread
- 15cm (6in)
- Cultivation
- Sow direct, every 4-6 weeks or under cover in modules from early spring to early autumn. Later sowings can be overwintered in a polytunnel or greenhouse. Sow seed thinly, do not cover. Harden off before planting outdoors after the frosts.
Care Tips
May be grown as a cut-and-come-again baby leaf crop or thinned to 15cm (6in) for larger plants.