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Wrinkled Crinkled Cress Seeds for Home Gardening

Wrinkled Crinkled Cress Seeds for Home Gardening

$16.89 USD
$16.89 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds directly on soil surface.

Lightly cover with a thin layer of soil.

Keep soil moist at all times.

Germination occurs in 3–7 days.

Thin lightly if needed for airflow.

How to Grow

Grow in well-drained, fertile soil.

Water regularly to maintain moisture.

Harvest young leaves frequently.

Can be grown indoors near a sunny window.

Avoid letting soil dry out completely.

Tips

Harvest early for mild flavor.

Ideal for microgreens production.

Succession sow every 1–2 weeks.

Grows well year-round indoors.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Crinkled green leaves

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Compact

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Spring

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Peppery

suitable-for

Suitable for

Both

About
Wrinkled Crinkled Cress Seeds for Home Gardening
seed-type

Seed Type

Open-Pollinated

plant-type

Plant Type

Leafy Vegetable / Herb

Wrinkled Crinkled Cress is a fast-maturing leafy green known for its unique textured leaves and bold flavor. It is extremely easy to grow and can be harvested within a few weeks of sowing. Perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and garnishes, this cress variety thrives in small spaces and containers. Its quick growth and minimal care requirements make it ideal for home gardeners, urban growers, and beginners.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

All Season

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Leafy Crop

plant-height

Plant Height

6–10 inches

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun to Partial Shade

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate & Regular

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

3–10

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

2–3 inches

planting-depth

Planting Depth

0.3–0.5 cm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Moist soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000122374

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes wrinkled cress different from smooth-leaf cress?

Its textured leaves provide extra visual appeal while offering the characteristic peppery flavor of garden cress.

Can cress be harvested at the seedling stage?

Yes. Young leaves are commonly harvested early for fresh culinary use.

Which vegetables grow well with cress?

Lettuce, radishes, spinach, chives, and parsley are suitable companion plants.

Can it be grown indoors year-round?

Yes. Containers placed in bright locations can support indoor leafy harvests.

Is cress commonly eaten fresh?

Yes. Leaves are widely used in salads, sandwiches, soups, and garnishes.

Can repeated cutting encourage fresh growth?

Yes. Regular harvesting promotes continued production of tender leaves.