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Biennial herb in the mustard family. Produces large leaf mass throughout the first year, plentiful for salads, soups, stir fries and green smoothies. The leaves have a mild garlic taste which is released by crushing them. In the second year the plant throws up a tall flower head followed by seeds, both of which are edible. The second year roots can also be dug and used like horseradish – they are spicy! The leaves are very nutritious and the plant has also been used medicinally as a disinfectant and diuretic.
The plant is also said to be good for stabilising banks for erosion control. Full sun. Height to 20cm in first year (rosette of leaves) then up to 1.5m in second year when flowering.
9cm pot
N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
