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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Rorippa laciniata
Height: 0.5m;  Spread: 0.3m
Matangaoa, Cut leaved cress, (Other)
Uncommon in New Zealand found growing in a wetland in Northland. Delicious flavour - use raw in salads or steam lightly.
» Click here for our Rorippa article published in the Titirangi Tatler, November 2012
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Last season's seed spike is curled around the pot.
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