Common Cress Seeds Fast-Growing Edible Greens for Home Gardens
Grow your own Common Cress (Lepidium sativum), a versatile herbaceous vegetable known for its tender, peppery leaves and rapid growth. These premium seeds are perfect for kitchen gardens, backyard plots, and container planting, producing abundant greens ideal for salads, sandwiches, and garnishing. Common Cress is easy-to-grow, quick-maturing, and perfect for gardeners seeking fresh, flavorful edible leaves.
Features
Produces tender, peppery, nutrient-rich leaves
Fast-growing, high-quality seeds
Suitable for kitchen gardens, backyard plots, and container planting
Quick-maturing and easy-to-maintain
Ideal for salads, sandwiches, garnishes, and healthy meals
Specifications
Botanical Name:Lepidium sativum
Common Name: Common Cress, Garden Cress
Seed Type: Heirloom / Edible Herb
Plant Type: Annual, Fast-Growing Leafy Herb
Plant Height: 48 inches (1020 cm)
Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil Type: Fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist for best growth
Spacing: 24 inches apart
Sowing Season: Spring, Summer, or Fall
Germination Time: 37 days
Temperature for Germination: 6075F (1624C)
USDA Hardiness Zones: 39
Planting Guide
Prepare the Soil: Use fertile, well-draining soil; remove weeds.
Sow the Seeds: Scatter seeds lightly; cover with a thin layer of soil.
Watering: Keep soil moist; avoid overwatering.
Light: Provide full sun to partial shade for optimal growth.
Maintenance: Harvest leaves regularly to encourage continuous growth.
Uses: Ideal for fresh salads, sandwiches, garnishes, kitchen gardens, container gardens, and quick-growing leafy greens.
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