Cress 'Wrinkled Crinkled' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
In stock
SKU
GH1967
A must-grow for late-season mixed bouquets and fall wreaths, as it can be used either fresh or dried.
Cress is typically marketed as a salad green, however, if allowed to go to seed it makes a bulletproof, versatile filler. Graceful, silvery panicles are covered with shimmery seeds. Cress is durable and ages well, turning golden at the end of the season. A must-grow for late-season mixed bouquets and fall wreaths, as it can be used either fresh or dried.
| Botanical Name | Lepidium sativum |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 50 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 2 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 2-4 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 6-9 in. (15-22 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | White/Near White |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest | 30-40 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse |
| Seed Collecting | Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
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