Description

Lebanese Cress is an attractive, fern-like perennial herb which is very easy to grow. This plant enjoys moist conditions and semi-shade through the summer season. It can grow to about 15cm (6 inches) tall in really good conditions and spreads along the ground, putting down roots where it’s nodes touch the ground. It makes an attractive ground cover and is delicious in a toss salad or as a garnish.

Cultivation  

The natural habitat for Lebanese Cress is in a flowing stream, but it is actually quite adaptable. It will even tolerate drought-like conditions for a few days if it’s in semi-shade. So you don’t have to have a creek flowing through your place to enjoy this wonderful plant.
Lebanese Cress will happily grow in a good sized pot for many years, but it prefers to spread out along the ground and this is how you’ll get the best benefit from this plant too.
Grow in rich, moisture retaining soil in semi-shade (under a shady tree is ideal) and keep moist as much as possible.

Uses: Culinary, Medicinal
Lebanese Cress is a delightful plant to add to any salad, with it’s fresh carrot flavor and beautiful fern-like fronds. Because it’s so attractive it also serves well as a garnish for almost any dish. You could also include Lebanese Cress in soups and casseroles.
I believe Lebanese Cress has medicinal properties too, but have been unable to find anything solid. You could ask your naturopath.

Preparation:
Just pick, wash and eat – fresh from the garden or tossed into a salad of your choice. EASY!