Cardamine yezoensis
Cardamine yezoensisfam. Brassicaceae
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IOverview
Overview
Cardamine yezoensis, a perennial plant native to Japan, Korea, the Kuril Islands, Primorye, and Sakhalin, thrives in moist to wet environments with light to partial shade. This edible species is known for its use as a leafy green vegetable, often harvested from both the leaves and roots. Its distinctive features include its preference for light, medium, or heavy soil types and a height of about 0.5 meters. Found in full sun to partial shade, it can tolerate various conditions but performs best with adequate moisture.
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What is Cardamine yezoensis?
Cardamine yezoensis, a perennial plant native to Japan, Korea, the Kuril Islands, Primorye, and Sakhalin, thrives in moist to wet environments with light to partial shade. This edible species is known for its use as a leafy green vegetable, often harvested from both the leaves and roots.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivation
Cultivation
Cardamine yezoensis thrives in moist to wet conditions and prefers light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soils. It requires full sun to partial shade and is hardy in zones 4-8. This perennial grows up to 0.5 meters tall and can be propagated by seed or division. The edible parts include the leaves and roots. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist for best growth.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist, Wet
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
4-8
Life cycle
Perennial
Mature size
0.5 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Cardamine yezoensis for the first time
8steps
Start with Cardamine yezoensis as a simple, low-maintenance perennial in your garden.
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What you'll need
A small plant or seeds, a trowel, and a watering can.
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Best time to plant
Plant in spring after the last frost or in fall before the first freeze.
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Soil and container prep
Choose a spot with moist, well-draining soil that's light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
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Sowing or transplanting
Transplant young plants or sow seeds directly into the garden. Space them about 30 cm apart.
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First two weeks
Water regularly to keep soil moist and mulch around the base for added moisture retention.
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Ongoing care
Provide partial sun to full sun, water when dry, and fertilize sparingly with compost.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune after flowering to encourage new growth and remove dead leaves as needed.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in too much shade, neglecting to mulch, not providing enough nutrients, and overpruning.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:LeavesRoot
Edible uses: The leaves and roots of Cardamine yezoensis are edible. The leaves can be eaten raw in salads or cooked as a vegetable. Roots are typically dug and used fresh or dried for later consumption.
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribution
5 native · 0 introduced
Distribution
5 native · 0 introducedDistribution across1 continent· 5 native
Asia2 regions
native (2)JapanSouth Korea
Broader regions
native:Kuril Is., Primorye, Sakhalin
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