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Cress Microgreens

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Cress Microgreens

Microgreen

Lepidium sativum

  • Full sun
  • Zones 2–11
  • 10 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 12" spacing
  • Moderate water
  • Annual
  • pH 6–7
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  • Overview

    Also known as "Curly Cress" or "Peppergrass." Try adding cress to a sandwich or when an extra-spicy bite is needed. Based on our yield trial, we recommend seeding 10.5 gm per tray at approx. 3 flats per oz of seed. Avg. days to maturity was 13 days when harvested at the first true leaf (as opposed to cotyledon) stage. Also available in organic seed.

  • Planting

    Scatter seeds densely on pre-moistened growing medium. Cover lightly and mist daily.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 2-3.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Aphids (rare), fungus gnats. Common diseases: Damping off if overwatered.