Another of the herbs of the fields that, along with chicory, rocket, sorrel and many others, have been domesticated to provide a welcome sharpness to salads but can also be blanched for inclusion into egg, rice and potato dishes. 1g about 1000 seeds.

 In large quantities it is a diuretic and laxative so beware. It does not store for more than a day or two in a plastic bag in the fridge, and is not suitable for drying.