Kotschyana Crambe (Crambe kotschyana)

Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Crambe kotschyana is a PERENNIAL growing to 2.5 m (8ft) by 2.5 m (8ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - cooked. Used as a vegetable. Root - cooked. Used as a vegetable. Nutritious. — Used as a vegetable.; Used as a vegetable.

Habitat & North American Range

Rocky slopes to 4300 metres. On humus rich soils, usually below rocky cliffs, 2000 - 2500 metres in Kashmir. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)