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Clasping pepperweed

Lepidium perfoliatumfam. Brassicaceae
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Lepidium perfoliatum (Clasping pepperweed) — botanical photograph
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Prezentare

Lepidium perfoliatum (lepiodie cu frunze aderante) este o herbară anuală sau biennală preferantă lumii, găsită în diverse regiuni din Europa, Asia și Marea Mică, inclusiv Afghanistan, Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, China, Grecia, Ungaria, Iran, Irak, Kazahstan, Turcia și Ucraina. Această plantă este cunoscută pentru frunzele sale comestibile, făcând-o o adăugare valoroasă în băuturi culinare. Caracteristică distinctivă a Lepidium perfoliatum este frunzele sale care se aderantează la stem, creând o apariție unică. Lepidium perfoliatum se dezvolte cu ușurință în sucuri umide, sucuri de savană, medii sau terenuri grele cu un pH între 6,5 și 7.

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What is Clasping pepperweed?

Lepidium perfoliatum (lepiodie cu frunze aderante) este o herbară anuală sau biennală preferantă lumii, găsită în diverse regiuni din Europa, Asia și Marea Mică, inclusiv Afghanistan, Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, China, Grecia, Ungaria, Iran, Irak, Kazahstan, Turcia și Ucraina.

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Cultivare

Lepidium perfoliatum se dezvolte cu ușurință în sucuri de savană până la mediu și poate tolera condițiile de teren greu. Preferă mediul umed, dar nu este prea exigent față de nivelurile de apă. Plantul are o cerere moderată pentru lumină, fiind potrivit pentru zone cu sălbăticie parțială sau în plin soare. Cu un ciclu de viață anual sau biennal, acest forb/herb atinge înalte de 0,3 m. Pentru cele mai bune rezultate, cultivați frunzele comestibile sale în sucuri cu pH între 6,5 și 7. Deși nu este specific pentru zone de durabilitate, este general durabil în regiuni temperate. Propagează-te prin semințe pentru a fi ușor plantat.
Light
8/10
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Life cycle
Annual, Biennial
Habit
Forb/herb
Mature size
0.3 m tall
Soil pH
6.5–7
For first-time growers

How to grow Clasping pepperweed for the first time

8steps

Start with Clasping pepperweed as a simple, low-maintenance addition to your garden.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    Seeds or seedlings, small pots for starting seeds, a sunny spot in the garden.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant in spring after the last frost, or start seeds indoors about 4 weeks before planting out.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Use well-draining soil with a pH of 6.5–7. Ensure containers are at least 30 cm deep for good root growth.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Start seeds indoors in small pots, then transplant seedlings to the garden once they have several leaves and weather is warm.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Protect from strong winds until plants are established.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, especially during hot weather. Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune back any yellowing leaves to encourage new growth. Harvest young leaves for use in salads or cooking.

  8. 8

    Common mistakes

    Overwatering, planting too deep, neglecting to protect from strong winds, not mulching properly.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:Leaves
Edible uses: Clasping pepperweed is edible and its leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. Typically, the leaves are prepared fresh in salads or steamed as a green vegetable. They can also be dried for later use.
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Distribuție

34 native · 64 introduced
Distribution across3 continents· 34 native· 64 introduced
Europe19 regions
native (9)AlbaniaAustriaBulgariaCyprusGreeceHungaryRomaniaRussiaUkraine
introduced (10)BelarusBelgiumDenmarkFranceGermanyItalyPolandRussiaSpainSwitzerland
Asia12 regions
native (9)AfghanistanChinaIranIraqKazakhstanPakistanTurkeyTurkmenistanUzbekistan
introduced (3)GeorgiaJapanSouth Korea
Africa2 regions
introduced (2)AlgeriaMorocco
Broader regions
native:Altay, Czechoslovakia, East Aegean Is., Kirgizstan, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
introduced:Alberta, Argentina South, Arizona, Arkansas, Baltic States, British Columbia, Buryatiya, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Krasnoyarsk, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Masachusettes, Massachusetts, Mexico Northwest, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New South Wales, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Primorye, Queensland, Saskatchewan, South Australia, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, Western Australia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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Lepidium perfoliatum (Clasping pepperweed) — botanical photograph
Clasping pepperweed (Lepidium perfoliatum)
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