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Umuthi Botanicals

Umuthi Cress Growing Seeds

Umuthi Cress Growing Seeds

R 45.00
R 45.00
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INCI: Lepidium Sativum Seed

Umuthi Cress Garden Herb Seeds grow fast, peppery greens with a fresh, mustard-like bite. Perfect for salads, sandwiches and garnishes, cress is easy to raise on a windowsill or in beds, and does well in full sun to part shade with regular watering. Harvest baby leaves in as little as two weeks, or let plants grow on for bigger bunches.

♡ Why we love it: Speedy from seed to plate and happy in small spaces. A little sowing goes a long way for flavour, and the crisp leaves add instant lift to everyday meals.

Size: 40 Seeds.

  • Peppery addition to salads, sandwiches and wraps
  • Fresh garnish for eggs, cheese boards and soups
  • Quick microgreens for windowsill growing
  • Grow on for fuller bunches in garden beds or pots
  • Distinct, tangy flavour with a mild mustard kick
  • Very fast to harvest (microgreens in 10-14 days)
  • Suits full sun to part shade and small containers
  • Reliable germination for successive sowings
  • When to sow: After last frost
  • Position: Full sun to part shade; rich, well-draining soil with compost
  • Sowing: 6 mm deep; space 10-15 cm apart, with 20-25 cm between rows
  • Water: Keep evenly moist; do not let soil dry out completely
  • Germination: 2-7 days in suitable temperatures
  • Harvest: Baby greens in 10-14 days; mature bunches in 30-35 days. Cut regularly to encourage fresh growth

Store seeds in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Reseal after opening.

Cress (Lepidium sativum) Seeds

Country of Origin: Varies by batch.

  • Seed for cultivation; not for consumption
  • If you have mustard/cabbage-family sensitivities, handle and taste-test with care
  • Wash hands after gardening; keep out of reach of children and pets
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