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Garden Cress Seeds for Planting

Garden Cress Seeds for Planting

$16.99 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds evenly on moist soil and lightly cover. Keep soil consistently moist and place in a bright location. Germination occurs quickly under warm conditions.

How to Grow

Grow in full sun to partial shade with regular watering. Harvest leaves young for best flavor. Succession sow every few weeks for continuous harvests.

Tips

Harvest early for tenderness
Keep soil moist
Grow in shallow containers
Succession sow regularly
Ideal for indoor growing

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Tender green leaves

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Upright

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Second year (if allowed to flower)

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Fresh

suitable-for

Suitable for

Both

About
Garden Cress Seeds for Planting
seed-type

Seed Type

Heirloom

plant-type

Plant Type

Leafy Vegetable

Garden Cress is a popular leafy green known for its fast growth and nutritional value. It is commonly grown for fresh consumption and can be harvested multiple times. Its compact nature makes it ideal for containers, window sills, and small garden spaces.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

All seasons (indoors year-round)

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Not applicable

plant-height

Plant Height

10–20 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full sun to partial shade

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

4–10

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

5–10 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

0.5 cm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Moist

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTIN
036000149012

Frequently Asked Questions

How is garden cress different from other leafy greens?

Garden cress is a quick-growing leafy plant with a distinctive peppery flavor and delicate foliage.

Can garden cress be grown indoors?

Yes. It grows well indoors with suitable light and moisture.

How soon can garden cress be harvested?

Garden cress is known for its fast growth and can be harvested at an early leaf stage.

Can garden cress grow in small containers?

Yes. Its compact size makes it suitable for trays, pots, and small spaces.

Should garden cress soil stay moist?

Yes. Consistent moisture supports healthy leaf development.

Can garden cress be grown alongside other herbs?

Yes. It can be included in mixed herb and leafy green gardens with similar growing needs.