Garden Cress / PeppergrassCommon Name: Garden Cress Scientific Name: Lepidium sativum USDA Hardiness Zones: N/A (grown as an annual) Approximate number of seeds per kilogram (pound) : 352,000 (160,000) Sun: full sun or partial shade Water: keep soil moderately moist during germination Soil: sow at 1/4 inch in well-drained, soil which is rich in organic matter Temperature: 18 to 21 degrees Celsius (65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit) Spacing: 1 inch spacing in rows 3 to 4 inches apart to grow to maturity Germination Time: 6 to 8 days Garden Cress, also known as peppergrass is used in salads and sandwiches as a baby green and adds a peppery flavor as well as texture. It is originally from China. The seedlings can be harvested as sprouts after 6 to 8 days or grown to maturity. To harvest seeds, allow seedheads to dry on the plants, then remove. |
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