Umuthi Cress Sprouting Seeds

• Seed Type: Sprouting seed
• Sprout Profile: Crisp, peppery, tangy
• Natural and untreated
• Non-GMO
• Vacuum packed for freshness
• Germination: 2-3 days under optimal conditions
• Preferred Temperature: Around 15-21°C
• Suitable For: Sprouting, salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, eggs, seafood dishes, dips, green smoothies, juices, and garnishes
• Nutritional Profile: Contains vitamins A, C, K and E, folate, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, manganese, fibre, protein, and small amounts of omega fatty acids

• Growing fresh cress sprouts at home
• Adding a peppery kick to salads, sandwiches, and wraps
• Garnishing soups, eggs, seafood dishes, and savoury plates
• Blending into green smoothies or juices
• Making cress butter, dips, and spreads
• Growing quick sprouts on wet paper towels, cotton, or a suitable sprouting setup

This Product Is For:

• Beginner and experienced home sprouters
• Customers wanting fast-growing edible sprouts
• Cooks who enjoy peppery greens
• Small-space growers and windowsill gardeners

This Product Is Not For:

• Customers wanting pre-grown cress
• Growing mature garden cress where a dedicated growing seed is preferred
• Those wanting a mild or neutral-tasting sprout
• Use without clean sprouting conditions and proper moisture control

• Use a clean sprouting tray, shallow dish, wet paper towel, cotton, or suitable sprouting setup.
• Sow seeds evenly and keep them moist.
• Grow in cool conditions where possible, around 15-21°C.
• Avoid waterlogging or stagnant water.
• Harvest once sprouts are fresh, crisp, and ready for use.
• Add to salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, dips, juices, or garnishes.
• Processing Tip: Cress grows quickly, so check daily once germination begins.

• Use clean equipment and fresh water
• Keep seeds moist, but do not leave them sitting in stagnant water
• Discard any batch that smells off, becomes slimy, or shows unusual mould growth
• Store unused seeds in a cool, dry place
• Keep out of reach of young children unless supervised

Q: How quickly do Cress Sprouting Seeds germinate?
A: They typically sprout in about 2-3 days under optimal conditions.

Q: Can cress be grown without soil?
A: Yes. The source notes that cress can germinate on wet paper towels or cotton.