Dhara Seeds
Common Cress Herb Seeds
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Product Description
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: 4–8 inches (10–20 cm)
- Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil Type: Fertile, well-draining soil
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist for best growth
- Spacing: 2–4 inches apart
- Sowing Season: Spring, Summer, or Fall
- Germination Time: 3–7 days
- Temperature for Germination: 60–75°F (16–24°C)
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best time to plant Common Cress Herb seeds is during the warm growing season with plenty of sunlight.
Use natural pest control methods like neem spray, proper spacing a and regular plant inspection to protect Common Cress Herb plants.
Harvesting time for Common Cress Herb varies but generally begins a few weeks to a few months after planting a depending on the variety.
A balanced organic fertilizer can help Common Cress Herb plants grow healthier and produce better yields.
Water Common Cress Herb plants regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely.
Non-GMO
Dharaseeds are Non-GMO and free from genetically modified organisms.
High Germination Rate
Tested for high viability to ensure successful sprouting.
Heirloom Variety
Open-pollinated seeds preserved for quality and authenticity.
Chemical-Free
Free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and additives.