Persian Cress - Key Growing Information

Persian cress (Lepidium sativum) flowers: a fail-safe, late summer and fall filler for bouquets.
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 2-5 days at 55-65°F (13-18°C)

SOWING: Direct seed (recommended) - Sow as soon as soil can be worked. Cover seeds with 1/4" soil. Thin when first true leaves appear. Transplant - Sow 4-6 weeks before planting out. Sow into cell packs or larger containers. Harden off seedlings before transplanting outdoors. Support may be required.

LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.

PLANT HEIGHT: 36-40".

PLANT SPACING: 2-6".

HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.

HARVEST: Fresh - Harvest fresh stems or when seed pods have matured. Dried - Harvest when seed pods have matured and hang to dry.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Average, well-drained soil.

SCIENTIFIC NAMe: Lepidium sativum