HERB ‘Cress’ Seeds
Botanical Name: Lepidium sativum
- Quick-growing herb with a crisp texture and peppery bite.
- Perfect for salads, sandwiches, and garnishing hot or cold dishes.
- Suitable for growing as microgreens or full-sized plants.
- Excellent option for indoor growing and small spaces.
Plant Details
- Plant Type: Annual herb; thrives in cool, semi-shaded conditions
- Plant Height: 15–30 cm
Sowing Information
- Germination: 5–7 days at 10–20°C
- Depth: Sow 2–3 mm deep
- Position: Semi-shade or dappled sun with moist, well-drained soil
- Sow Where: Direct sow into beds, pots, or trays for microgreens
- Soil Type: Fertile, moisture-retentive soil with pH 6.0–7.0
- Spacing: 15 cm apart for mature plants
Growing Tips
- Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist, especially in warmer weather.
- For continual harvest, sow a new batch every 1–2 weeks.
- Great choice for beginner gardeners and quick results.
Harvest
Harvest baby leaves as early as 15–20 days for microgreens or 40–50 days for mature leaves. Pick just before serving for the freshest flavour.
When to Sow Cress in Your Climate
| Climate Zone | Best Planting Time | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Temperate | All year round | Grow outdoors in mild weather or indoors with filtered light. |
| Subtropical | All year round | Provide shade in summer. Best grown in spring and autumn outdoors. |
| Tropical | All year round | Grow in partial shade to avoid heat stress. Sow in cooler pockets. |
| Cool | All year round (indoors in winter) | Can be grown indoors on a sunny windowsill through colder months. |
| Arid | April – All year round | Sow in early mornings or cooler weather. Water frequently. |
