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Sign up freeBarbarea vulgaris
herb
Bees
Butterflies
Pest controlYellow rocket — early spring green. Slightly bitter peppery flavour. Self-seeds prolifically. Tender young leaves best; older leaves cooked.
🐛 Prone to: Flea beetles, Aphids, Caterpillars.
Attract Ground beetles, Parasitic wasps, Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds to keep them in check — plant African Marigold, Angelica and Anise nearby.
🌼 Beneficial companion — draws Hoverflies, Parasitic wasps that help control Aphids, Whitefly, Thrips, Caterpillars, Flea beetles, Colorado potato beetle, Stink bugs, Leaf miners on neighbouring plants.
Moist — adaptable
Brassica oleracea (Siberian)
vegetableA fellow Brassicaceae — similar growing habits to Wintercress
