Garden cress (Lepidium sativum) — fastest 12–14 days, in window in winter, peppery flavour.
Garden cress (Lepidium sativum) is the shortest-season vegetable plant. Edible just 12–14 days after sowing, can be grown on the kitchen windowsill in winter. On a tray or filter paper.
Growing
Sow in April–September, or year-round on a windowsill. Row spacing 5 cm, plant spacing 1 cm, sowing depth 0.5 cm.
Butter-cress sandwich, egg cream, fresh salad, garnish on cottage cheese.
Product details
Seed informationUntreated
Life cycleAnnual
Plant height (cm)50 cm
Harvest time (flowering time for flower seeds)May, June, July, August, September, October
Row spacing (cm)5 cm
Plant spacing (cm)1 cm
Sowing timeApril, May, June, July, August, September
Sowing depth (cm)0.5 cm
Seeds per gram500-600
Avg. germination time (days)4-5 days
Optimal germination temp. (°C)15 °C