Lepidium chilense
Kuntze.
MBG
Louisiana State University, Shirley C. Tucker Herbarium (LSU-Vascular Plants)
GBIF
What to Eat
Edible parts: Leaves
Leaves - cooked.
Where to Find It
S. America - Chile.
Coming Soon
How to Identify
Lepidium chilense is a . The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
How to Grow
We have almost no information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Succeeds in most soils.
Propagation: Seed. We have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in a cold frame in the spring. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in early summer. If you have sufficient seed then it could be worthwhile trying a sowing outdoors in situ in mid to late spring.
