Cress Seeds. Lepidium sativum. Non-GMO. Open Pollinated. (F1). Heirloom. Disease Resistant. We have several varieties of Cress. The plant produces good yields of cress leaves. Great for sandwiches and salads. Suitable for early spring and fall plantings. They are also suitable for containers and patio gardening. Some are the ones found in your local specialty markets and supermarkets. Excellent choices for home gardens, Farmer's Markets, market growers, open field production, and commercial growers.
30 days. Lepidium sativum. Open Pollinated. Peppergrass. This early maturing plant produces excellent yields of spicy green leaves. It is very flavorful with a peppery and refreshing taste. Great for salads, stuffing, sandwiches, soups, or as a garnish. The seeds and leaves are used as a spicy condiment. Best when harvested when 4 to 6" high. This is a fast growing plant and quickly produces crops. Sow often for a continuous crop. Suitable for containers. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6402. A variety from the USA.
50 days. Lepidium sativum. Open Pollinated. Upland Cress. The plant produces excellent yields of flavorful peppery dark green cress leaves. Excellent fresh for salads or cooked as greens. Great on cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches. Harvest at any stage from small size to full maturity. Leaves, shoots, and flower buds are all delicious. Similar to watercress but much easier to grow. Also known as Creasy Greens and Winter Cress. Suitable for container gardening and greenhouse production. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6403. A variety from the USA.
50 days. Nasturtium officinale. Open Pollinated. Watercress. The plant produces excellent yields of dark green, small, crisp watercress leaves. It has a very flavorful peppery taste. Used in gourmet dishes, salads, sandwiches, and vegetarian dishes. High in Vitamin A and C. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 6404. A variety from the USA.
25 days. Lepidium sativum. Open Pollinated. Wrinkled Crinkled Cress. This early maturing plant produces excellent yields of green cress leaves. Very crinkled and ruffled garden cress, thus the name of the cress. It has a sweet, spicy, tangy, and peppery flavor. Great fresh or cooked as greens. Perfect for soups, salads, sandwiches, stir fry, and garnishes. High in Vitamin C. This variety holds well in the field. and is recommended for home gardens and market growers due to its bolt resistance, ease of harvest, and multiple cuttings from a single planting. Excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. A variety from the USA.