Lepidium campestre (L.) W.T.Aiton
Field Pepperwort
Field Pepperwort, also known as field peppercress or field pepperweed, is a biennial plant in the mustard family. It is native to Europe but has become an invasive weed in North America. The plant is characterized by its raceme of flowers that fork off the stem, which later develop into green, flat, and oval seedpods. The plant typically grows between 20 and 60 cm tall and is covered in small hairs.
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Brassicales
Brassicaceae
Lepidium
The leaves of field pepperwort contain protein, vitamin A, and vitamin C. The young fruits and seeds have a taste similar to black pepper and mustard.
The young leaves of field pepperwort can be eaten as greens, added raw to salads, or boiled. The young fruits and seeds can be used as a spice. The plant provides important ecosystem services as a cover crop during winter and can be undersown with spring cereals. The oil from field pepperwort is suitable for industrial applications such as the production of hydrotreated vegetable oil diesel (HVO).
Spring to Summer
Early Spring
20-60 cm
White
Disturbed land, crops, waste places; tolerates most soils
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Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.
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