Cress Beetroot

An alternative way of eating a classic Australian vegetable ? bright red leaves with a soft spinach flavour.

Flavours/Food Partners

Land and water cress, rocket, lettuce, endive, chicory, mizuna, mustard greens, salad burnet, sorrel and fresh herbs like parsley, coriander, celery leaf and basil. Use in salads with lightly cooked vegetables like mushrooms, asparagus, snow peas or meats like ham and bacon, add to sandwiches or use as a colourful garnish for most dishes.

Health/Cooking/Medicinal

Beetroot Cress leaves should be harvested at around 2 to 4 cm, just prior to use and can be taken all year round. High in iron and other vitamins. Mix with desired food partners then add any dressing just prior to serving. Repeat harvest when leaves are still small. If left alone will grow larger and leaves can be used as you would perpetual spinach.

Landscaping/Planting

Grow in large pots. Can be planted in the ground but should be harvested regularly.

Cultivation/Fertiliser

Water as needed and give regular applications of Seasol and Powerfeed to keep healthy and growing. Remove flower stems as soon as they appear.

Herb Attributes