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Rapidly growing semi-aquatic herb with edible leaves. 
Other Names: Yellowcress
Origin: World-wide
Size: 0.2m high, 0.5m spread
Growing conditions: partial shade
Propagation: root division
Growing tips: Grows rapidly in very wet or partially submerged conditions.
Use: Edible leaves can be eaten raw or cooked.
Availability in shop: all year
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Herbaceous perennial that grows in soil or partially submerged in water.
Other Names: Fish mint, Chamaeleon plant
Origin: SE Asia
Size: 0.3m high, 0.5m spread
Growing conditions: partial shade to full shade
Harvest: All year round keep pruned to encourage new growth.
Propagation: from soft cuttings or division
Growing tips: Grow in very damp areas, or place pot in water.
Use: Leaves are used as a green vegetable in salads, stir fries or curry. Has slightly “fishy” smell if crushed.
Availability in shop: all year
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Fast-growing annual rambler with yellow, orange or brown flowers.
Other Names: Indian cress, Monks cress
Origin: South America
Size: 0.3m high, 1-2m spread
Growing conditions: full sun
Harvest: late spring
Propagation: from soft cuttings or seeds, self-seeds readily
Growing tips: Hardy annual for all soils.
Use: Leaves, flowers and seeds can be added to salads or stir-fries. Unripe seed pods can be pickled like capers.
Great support plant for beneficial insects.
Availability in shop: spring
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Hardy salt-tolerant rambling annual/perennial with yellow flowers.
Other Names: Botany Bay Spinach, New Zealand Spinach, Cooks Cabbage
Origin: East Asia, Australia & New Zealand
Size: 0.3m high, 1m spread
Growing conditions: full sun to partial shade
Harvest: You can harvest your Warrigal Greens all year round by picking young leaves and growing tips. Leaves will last in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Propagation: Plant your seeds in spring and summer, and in autumn in warmer frost-free areas. Soil temperatures of 18-35 degrees Celsius are best. Soak seeds for 1-2 hours before sowing, and then plant in seed tray around two and a half times the diameter of the seed.
Growing tips: Once they have established, plant them around 60cm apart in the ground, or in a medium to large pot. Your leaves will be ready to harvest in around 8 to 10 weeks. Plants will self-sow and this is a great opportunity to pot up some seedlings and give them away to friends. You can also grow plants from cuttings. Warrigal greens are long-lived in temperate areas and enjoy full sun and well-drained soil. In arid areas, you will need to provide shade. They will survive sea-spray in coastal gardens and are rarely affected by disease or pests.
Use: Blanch leaves in boiling water for around a minute before using in cooking. Used blanched leaves in stir-fries, soups or stews. Leaves will take the heat better than spinach. Great in combo with feta wrapped in filo pastry and baked. It can also be used in fruit and vegetable juices. High in antioxidants. Do not snack as you go with this plant, it contains Oxylates and should be blanched/cooked before eating.
Loved by chooks and good for caged birds. Hated by snails and slugs.
Availability in shop: spring to early summer
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Hardy, low growing perennial herb.
Other Names: Longevity spinach
Origin: Asia & Africa
Size: 0.7m high, 1m spread, spreads by suckering
Growing conditions: light sun to partial shade
Harvest: all year
Propagation: from soft cuttings
Growing tips: Does best in rich, well-drained soil. Needs regular watering.
Use: Young leaves can be eaten raw or cooked.
Availability in shop: all year