Cress, organic seeds
Eco Heirloom
Information
Lepidium sativum belongs to the Cruciferae family and is originally from Persia (Iran). These are well-known vitamin-rich sandwich fillers and fresh herbs. They are usually grown indoors all year round. Outdoors they can grow up to 40 cm tall. Sow and harvest continuously before they begin blooming. 450 seeds/g. A portion contains about 5000 seeds.
| Product number: | K370 |
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| Scientific name: | Lepidium sativum |
| Botanic family: | The Mustard Family - Brassicaceae |
| Organic: | Yes |
| Lifespan: | Annual |
| F1 Hybrid: | No |
| New variety: | No |
| Sowing time: | Pre-cultivate: All year round/May–August |
| Sowing depth: | 0,5 cm |
| Germination time: | 2-3 days |
| Plant spacing: | Sow thickly then thin out, plants: 15–20 cm |
| Row spacing: | 25–30 cm |
| Height: | 40 cm |
| Harvest/blooming: | As baby leaves 5–7 cm |
| Seeds/g: | 450 seeds |
| Heirloom variety: | Yes |
Cultivation advice
Sowing
Sow continuously through the season.Spacing
Keep 15-20 cm between plants.For baby leaves plants can grow close together.
Harvest
Harvest continuously.Seed
450 seeds/g.A portion contains about 5000 seeds.
