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