Cress Seeds

Cress grows quickly and has a sharp, peppery bite. Watercress thrives in constantly moist soil or shallow running water and does well in a pot sitting in a saucer of water. Upland cress tastes much the same but grows in ordinary garden soil, and it handles cool weather well. Harvest either one young and often for salads, sandwiches, and soups. Both are easy from seed and ready to cut within a few weeks of sowing. Cress also makes a quick microgreen on a windowsill, and you can sow it every week or so for a steady supply. It turns hot and bitter in summer heat, so spring and fall are the main seasons.