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Cress Seeds - Wrinkled Crinkled

Nutritional value with a peppery taste

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Dappled Shade
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Lepidium sativum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 7 to 14 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Mounding

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 6 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Microgreen

Wrinkled Crinkled Cress (also commonly called Wrinkled Crinkled Crumpled Cress) is an unusual and delicious cress that is a perfect garnish for soups, salads, sandwiches, and stir-fry. If allowed to grow past its use as an herb, this variety can reach up to 36 inches and can be used as a beautifully wispy-green filler in floral arrangements.

  • • Great taste and nutritional value
  • • Provides peppery flavor to salads
  • • 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

Planting Guide

View our Cress Planting Guide to learn more.

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Cress Seeds - Wrinkled Crinkled

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Cress Seeds - Wrinkled Crinkled FAQs

What type of seed is Wrinkled Crinkled Cress?

Wrinkled Crinkled Cress is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

How big will Wrinkled Crinkled Cress get?

Wrinkled Crinkled Cress grows to 3 to 6 inch crinkled leaves.

What is the flavor profile of Wrinkled Crinkled Cress?

Wrinkled Crinkled Cress has a flavor profile described as mildly peppery, hint of sweetness, and slightly nutty.

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