Cress Seeds - Heirloom Herbal Plant for Home Gardens

Garden Cress is a fast-growing annual herb grown for its tender green leaves and fresh, peppery flavor. It is suitable for herb gardens, vegetable beds, containers, and indoor growing. The plants prefer cool conditions, fertile soil, and consistent moisture, making them suitable for quick succession sowing.

Features

• Fast-growing annual herb
• Produces tender green leaves
• Fresh, peppery flavor
• Suitable for herb and vegetable gardens
• Ideal for containers and indoor growing
• Performs well in cool conditions
• Suitable for succession sowing
• Prefers moist, well-drained soil

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Lepidium sativum
• Common Name (US): Garden Cress
• Seed Type / Variety: Garden Cress Seeds
• Growth Habit: Upright annual herb
• USDA Zones: 2 to 11
• Planting Season: Early spring to fall
• Growing Season: Spring and fall
• Sowing Season: Spring and fall
• Sowing Months: March to October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 3 to 7 days at 10 to 20°C with consistently moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained, moisture-retentive soil
• Watering Needs: Regular moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 15 to 30 cm height
• Plant Spacing: 5 to 10 cm