Greek Cress Seeds (Naturally Grown)

$3.50
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SKU
GH2125
A must-grow for late-season mixed bouquets and fall wreaths, as it can be used either fresh or dried.
A delightfully pungent addition to salads, Greek Cress is a type of garden cress (aka, pepper grass) that is easy to grow and thrives in cool weather. Best when young, its delicate, frilly leaves contribute a hot mustardy flavor and it’s a great green to use for cut-and-come-again salads. May also be used as a garnish, on sandwiches, or in a stir-fry. 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.
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Botanical Name Lepidium sativum
Seeds Per Pack 200
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 20-30
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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