Garden cress
Lepidium sativum
Garden cress is one of the fastest and easiest edible plants to grow, reaching harvest-ready size in as little as 7-14 days from seed. It does best in full sun with consistently moist soil and can be grown indoors on a sunny windowsill or outdoors in containers and garden beds. Snip leaves and stems as needed for use in salads, sandwiches, and garnishes.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 24″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
4″
Watering Schedule
Every 2-3 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Saturated; Water Lightly And Frequently
Soil pH
7.5 – 8
Temperature
-40° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 12″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 22, 2020 by Ghislaine Declève (cc-by-sa)
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