Common Cress Herb Seeds

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

1. Produces tender, peppery, nutrient-rich leaves
2. Fast-growing, high-quality seeds
3. Suitable for kitchen gardens, backyard plots, and container planting
4. Quick-maturing and easy-to-maintain
5. Ideal for salads, sandwiches, garnishes, and healthy meals

Specifications

1. Botanical Name: Lepidium sativum
2. Common Name: Common Cress, Garden Cress
3. Seed Type: Heirloom / Edible Herb
4. Plant Type: Annual, Fast-Growing Leafy Herb
5. Plant Height: 4–8 inches (10–20 cm)
6. Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
7. Soil Type: Fertile, well-draining soil
8. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist for best growth
9. Spacing: 2–4 inches apart
10. Sowing Season: Spring, Summer, or Fall
11. Germination Time: 3–7 days
12. Temperature for Germination: 60–75°F (16–24°C)
13. USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

Planting Guide

1. Prepare the Soil: Use fertile, well-draining soil; remove weeds.
2. Sow the Seeds: Scatter seeds lightly; cover with a thin layer of soil.
3. Watering: Keep soil moist; avoid overwatering.
4. Light: Provide full sun to partial shade for optimal growth.
5. Maintenance: Harvest leaves regularly to encourage continuous growth.
6. Uses: Ideal for fresh salads, sandwiches, garnishes, kitchen gardens, container gardens, and quick-growing leafy greens.