Cress Garden

Short Summary for Cress Garden

Cress Garden is a quick-growing, nutritious herb that thrives in both indoor and outdoor gardens. Ideal for adding a peppery, tangy flavor to dishes, Cress Garden is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. This herb can be grown year-round, making it a versatile addition to your herb garden.

Planting Instructions for Cress Garden

General Sowing Time: Cress Garden is a cool-season plant. Sow seeds in early spring or fall when temperatures are between 10°C-20°C.

Position: Cress prefers partial to full sunlight. It grows best in moist, well-drained soil. Cress Garden can be grown in containers, trays, or garden beds.

Suitable Space: Provide adequate spacing between plants, allowing for airflow to prevent diseases. It can be grown in small spaces, such as windowsills or balcony containers.

Sow Depth: Scatter the seeds evenly on the soil surface and lightly press them in. The seeds should not be buried deeply, as Cress Garden germinates best when near the soil surface.

Spacing: Space the seeds about 1-2 cm apart to allow for healthy growth.

Height: Cress Garden reaches a height of 15-20 cm and is ready for harvesting in 2-3 weeks.

Germination: Cress Garden germinates rapidly within 2-7 days, making it an excellent choice for quick harvests.

Days to Bloom: Cress Garden is typically grown for its leaves, not its flowers. It will bloom after about 4-6 weeks, but it is best to harvest the leaves before flowering.

Temperature: Best grown in cool temperatures between 10°C-20°C. Cress Garden thrives in mild climates.

Watering: Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Water regularly to encourage healthy, quick growth, especially in warm weather.

Fertilizing: Cress Garden generally does not require much fertilizing. You can add compost or organic fertilizer to enrich the soil at planting.

Pests/Diseases: Cress Garden is relatively pest-free. However, watch out for aphids or fungal diseases. Ensure proper air circulation and use organic pest control if necessary.

By following these planting instructions, you can enjoy a healthy crop of Cress Garden with fresh, nutritious greens all year round.