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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.
On occasion we may need to send you an alternative variety to the one shown, which will be selected by our growing team to ensure its suitability. It will be of equal or greater value to the original. Please contact our customer service team if there are any problems.
- Loved by Pollinators
- Perfect for Pots
Product details
- Type
- Edible Crop
- Position
- Kitchen Garden
- Soil
- Broad Tolerance
- Flowers
- January - December
- 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.
Flowering Time
January - December
