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Most of us think that Hairy Bittercress is a weed, one that spreads easily and springs up everywhere that you don't want it.
Think again before you weed it out. Its actually an edible plant - one that's worth tasting too.
There's a good article about identification and use at https://www.wildfooduk.com/edible-wild-p...ttercress/
Next time you see some, have a little nibble.
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Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.
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Ooh I'll try to remember! Thank you
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JJB
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I have a carpet of it in the fruit cage, plants are so tiny though and flower before they're big enough to pick any leaves, might try a nibble but not going to let it live if I've got a chance.
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I've tried it, it's very like rocket. I don't like the bitter taste of either. Maybe cooked it would be less bitter.
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I grow this for my tortoise. Haven't tried it myself though.
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I'd never heard of Hairy Bittercress looking at Veggies link I've been growing it in my garden for years the seed packet says Land cress i eat it most days amongst my other salad leaves.
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Veggie
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Bren, I think that Land cress that is grown from seed packets is a bigger version of Hairy Bittercress - longer stems, bigger leaves, easier to pick!.
I remember hearing that Hairy Bittercress is neither Hairy or Bitter, so why it has the name is a mystery.
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