Seeds of the herb al-Rashad (Lepidium sativum)

Common name: Garden Cress Scientific name: Lepidium sativum • An annual herb from the Brassicaceae family that grows quickly, with bright green, flat leaves measuring 4 inches in length and 2 inches in width. Uses and benefits: • Its leaves are used as leafy vegetables with salads and appetizers, and it is also one of the beneficial herbs rich in healthy and medicinal substances. Its seeds are also used as a traditional remedy. Flower: • Small white. Original habitat: • Its original habitat is the Middle East, and it is spread in various parts of the world. Suitable climatic conditions and soil for cultivation: • Garden cress does not require sunlight; it prefers shade and semi-dark places. It grows in moist, sandy, loamy soil with good drainage. Cultivation method: • It propagates by seeds, which grow quickly, and is planted at the beginning of spring if outdoors. It can also be cultivated indoors at any time.