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Plain Curled Common Cress Seeds for Planting

Plain Curled Common Cress Seeds for Planting

$16.89 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds thinly on moist soil and lightly press in without deep covering. Keep soil evenly moist. Germination occurs quickly under cool conditions.

How to Grow

Grow in full sun to partial shade with consistently moist soil. Harvest young leaves frequently to encourage fresh growth. Avoid letting soil dry out.

Tips

Harvest young for best flavor
Sow successively for continuous supply
Keep soil moist
Grow in cool weather
Ideal for containers and windowsills

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Finely curled green leaves

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Low-growing

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Spring (if allowed to flower)

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

fresh

suitable-for

Suitable for

Both Indoor / Outdoor

About
Plain Curled Common Cress Seeds for Planting
seed-type

Seed Type

Non-GMO

plant-type

Plant Type

Leafy Green / Culinary Herb

Plain Curled Common Cress is a traditional salad green grown for its rapid growth and lively peppery flavor. The tender leaves are harvested young and used fresh. Easy to grow and space-efficient, it is ideal for small gardens, containers, and indoor growing.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

All seasons (best in cool weather)

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Not applicable

plant-height

Plant Height

10–15 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full sun to partial shade

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate to high

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

4–9

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

10–15 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

Surface sowing

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Cool climate

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTIN
036000192223

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Plain Curled Common Cress be harvested within a few weeks of sowing?

Yes. It is a fast-growing leafy green that can be harvested young for fresh use shortly after germination.

Do the leaves have a crisp, peppery flavor?

Yes. The tender leaves are known for their fresh, mildly peppery taste that adds flavor to many dishes.

Can Plain Curled Common Cress be grown indoors on a windowsill?

Yes. It grows well indoors in containers or seed trays with bright light, making it ideal for year-round cultivation.

Will regular harvesting encourage fresh leaf production?

Yes. Cutting the young leaves frequently encourages continued growth and provides multiple harvests over time.

Can the leaves be enjoyed fresh in salads and sandwiches?

Yes. The tender greens are excellent for salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, garnishes, and egg dishes.

How is Plain Curled Common Cress different from watercress?

Plain Curled Common Cress (Lepidium sativum) is a fast-growing garden herb with finely divided leaves grown in soil, while watercress (Nasturtium officinale) is an aquatic or semi-aquatic plant that grows best in consistently moist or flowing water.