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Cress, Heirloom (Peppergrass)

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Lake Valley Heirloom Peppergrass Cress Seeds

Peppergrass cress has small, round, or lobed leaves that are arranged in a rosette at the base of the plant. The leaves are a deep green color and have a peppery flavor. Cress is easy and quick to grow. Clean, tangy flavor to add zing to your salads, sandwiches, and garnishes. Thrives in any garden and in a bright window for winter greens.

Sowing Information:

  • Light: Full sun to part shade
  • When to Start Inside: Grow indoors all year around
  • When to Sow Outside: Sow in early spring after last frost. Sow every week for a continuous harvest. Can be grown in fall before the first frost as well considering their short growing period. 
  • Seed Depth: Surface to 1/8th inch
  • Seed Spacing: Scatter seeds evenly
  • Row Spacing: Scatter seeds evenly
  • Thinning: Not required
  • Days to Germinate: 2-5 days
  • Days to Maturity: 15-20 days

Growing Notes:

  • Harvesting: Begin cutting when cress is about 2 inches tall.
  • Attributes: Can be grown indoors all year and likes cooler weather.



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