(Lepidium sativum) One of Frank Morton’s most successful original varieties ever. A cross between ‘Persian’ and ‘curly’ cress, the result is a blistered, wrinkled lobed leaf that is held up high (to 3') for easy cutting on a relatively long stem. It's one of the spicier greens in our salad mixes with a distinctive peppery pungency (very similar to nasturtium leaves and flowers). A modern classic amongst salad heads.
I know some of us tend toward distinct classifications, but cress, gone to seed, makes a lovely filler in a bouquet or wreath. I know. I know. Trust me on this one. You can now double-crop salad greens and flowers on the same plant. Such versatility! Will wonders never cease?
21 days. UO

Packet: 1g

[split]

Growing Info

SOWING:

Direct sow 4-6 weeks before your last frost date through late summer or sow indoors late Winter-early Spring.

Note: Floating row cover is very helpful in controlling damage from flea beetles.

PLANTING DEPTH:

1/8-1/4"

SPACING:

2-12" at 12-18" between rows.

EMERGENCE:

4-10 days @ soil temp 50-85F

LIGHT:

Full sun to part shade

FERTILITY:

Moderate. Prefers well-drained, evenly moist, and well-balanced fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Can be sown every 2 weeks until a few weeks before your last frost for continued harvest.

Cut and come again every week or two.

Keep soil evenly moist until emergence.

Floating row covers can be used to help prevent flea beetle damage.

Prefers cooler weather of Spring and Fall. Hot Summer weather may cause premature bolting.

Vaselife of upwards of one week. Harvest when pods have formed.

Cress, 'Wrinkled Crinkled Crumpled'