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Upland Cress

Barbarea vulgaris, Brassicaceae

Zones
3a–10b
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Biennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sea KaleCrambe maritima
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
Abyssinian KaleCrambe abyssinica
Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent
CarawayCarum carvi
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Turkish RocketBunias orientalis

Turkish rocket can outcompete and chemically suppress other brassica species

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Upland Cress grow in?

Upland Cress grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 10b.

What are good companion plants for Upland Cress?

Good companions for Upland Cress include Sea Kale, Abyssinian Kale, Caraway.

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