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Upland Cress Seeds

Nutritious addition to salads, similar to watercress

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Barbarea verna

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 7 to 14 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Mounding

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 6 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Microgreen

COLOR

  • Green

Upland Cress is an excellent winter greenhouse cress that can be grown indoors or out. Use Upland Cress as a garnish in your favorite dish or salad.

  • • Very nutritious!
  • • Excellent for salads or cucumber sandwiches
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Cool Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 6 to 8 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 680
1 Ounce 23,389

Planting Guide

View our Cress Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Upland Cress Seeds FAQs

    How big will Upland Cress get?

    Upland Cress grows to 3 to 6 inch leaves.

    What is the flavor profile of Upland Cress?

    Upland Cress has a flavor profile described as peppery and slightly bitter.

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