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Cress Microgreens
MicrogreenLepidium sativum
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 10 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 12" spacing
- Moderate water
- Annual
- pH 6–7
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.