Umuthi Cress Growing Seeds
Umuthi Cress Growing Seeds
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Umuthi Cress Growing Seeds grow fast, peppery garden cress with a fresh mustard-like bite. Cress is easy to raise on a windowsill, in small containers, or in garden beds, and it suits full sun to part shade with regular watering. Baby leaves can be harvested in as little as 10-14 days, while plants can also be grown on for fuller bunches. It is a speedy, space-saving crop for salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, eggs, cheese boards, and fresh garnishes.
♡ Why we love it: Cress is wonderfully quick from seed to plate. It is perfect for small spaces and gives everyday meals an instant peppery lift with very little effort.
Key properties
- Botanical Name: Lepidium sativum
- Also Known As: Garden Cress
- Seed Type: Growing seed for cultivation
- Crop Type: Culinary green
- Flavour Profile: Peppery, tangy, mild mustard-like
- Position: Full sun to part shade
- Soil Preference: Rich, well-draining soil with compost
- Germination: 2-7 days in suitable temperatures
- Baby Greens Harvest: 10-14 days
- Mature Bunch Harvest: 30-35 days
- Country Of Origin: Varies by batch
- Suitable For: Windowsill growing, containers, garden beds, microgreens, salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, eggs, cheese boards, and garnishes
What it's used for
- Growing quick peppery greens at home
- Harvesting microgreens on a windowsill
- Adding fresh flavour to salads, sandwiches, and wraps
- Using as a garnish for eggs, soups, and cheese boards
- Growing fuller bunches in beds or pots
- Succession sowing for regular harvests
Who it's for
- Home gardeners and windowsill growers
- Customers wanting very quick edible greens
- Salad and sandwich makers
- Small-space growers and container gardeners
- Customers wanting pre-grown cress
- Slow-growing vegetable beds where quick harvests are not needed
- Dry growing setups without regular watering
- Direct seed consumption without cultivation
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How to use
- Sow after the last frost.
- Sow seeds about 6 mm deep.
- Space plants 10-15 cm apart, with 20-25 cm between rows.
- Grow in full sun to part shade with rich, well-draining soil and compost.
- Keep evenly moist and do not let the soil dry out completely.
- Harvest baby greens in 10-14 days.
- Harvest mature bunches in 30-35 days.
- Processing Tip: Cut regularly to encourage fresh growth.
Safety instructions
- Seed for cultivation, not for consumption
- If you have mustard or cabbage-family sensitivities, handle and taste-test with care
- Wash hands after gardening
- Keep out of reach of children and pets
- Store seeds in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight
- Reseal after opening
Faqs
Q: How quickly can Cress be harvested?
A: Baby greens can be harvested in about 10-14 days, while mature bunches take around 30-35 days.
Q: Can Cress be grown indoors?
A: Yes. It is suitable for windowsill growing, small containers, and garden beds.
