Persian Cress

Persian Cress, Lepidium sativum, 200 seeds avg.

Airy branches of small seed pods add texture and interest to any bouquet and in the garden.

Planting Tips:

• A cool-season hardy annual that prefers full sun.
• Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date or cast seeds directly in the garden.
• Cover seeds with soil.
• Allow 2-5 days to germinate.
• Space plants 6” apart in the garden.
• Grows to 36-40” tall. Winter hardy to zone 7.

Harvesting Tips: 

•  Make the harvest cut at the base of the stem at ground level.
• Harvest once seed pods develop.