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Persian Cress Organic Cress Seed — held cultivar

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Lepidium sativum

65 - 75Days to maturity

A seed worth growing

Persian Cress Organic Cress Seed

Item #HSC-CRS-001-PKT

Easy, airy greenery for bouquets.

Airy yet sturdy branches are packed with tiny seed pods that look like silvery-green coins, a quick and easy filler for fresh or dried arrangements.

The leaves are edible, with a mild peppery bite, and make a nice salad green. Sow every two weeks or so for a steady supply of stems.

Ready to cut about 65–75 days from sowing, on plants 36–40" tall. Open-pollinated. Certified organic seed.

Specs

Packet: 200 seeds
Average 12,300 seeds per oz.
Plant height: 36–40"

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$5.80

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Quick Facts

Latin Name: Lepidium sativum
Days To Maturity: 65 - 75 days
Life Cycle: Annual
Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
Product Features

Growing times vary with weather, soil and local conditions.

Growing guide

From seed to harvest

Sow early

Once the ground is workable.

Thin at true leaves

2–6" apart.

Support tall stems

Netting helps.

Sow every 2 weeks

For steady cutting.

Growing Information

Days to germination

About 2–5 days at 55–65°F (13–18°C).

Direct sowing

The better method. Sow as soon as the soil can be worked, 1/4" deep, and thin at the first true leaves.

Starting indoors

Sow 4–6 weeks before planting out, in cell packs or larger pots, and harden off before moving outside.

Plant spacing

2–6".

Soil

Ordinary, well-drained soil.

Light

Full sun.

Support

Tall stems may need netting or stakes.

Harvest

Cut green stems fresh, or wait until the seed pods mature. For drying, cut mature stems and hang them.

Hardiness

Grown as an annual.

Scientific name

Lepidium sativum

Packet

200 seeds.

Seeds per oz.

About 12,300 on average.

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