Cress, Curled Peppercress or Garden Cress (Lepidium sativum)
Curly cress also known as cresson, early winter cress, or Upland cress, grows on thin, branching stems with finely divided leaves that resemble parsley or chervil. Curly cress, also known as curled cress, curlicress, fine curled cress, moss curled cress, and extra-curled cress, is a dark green plant. Curly cress is a biennial that prefers moist conditions.
Botanical name : Lepidium sativum
Common name : Cress, Curled/Peppercress/Garden
Life cycle : Annual
Days to maturity : 60
Light requirement : Full sun
Planting time : Spring/Summer
Sowing method : Direct sow
Planting depth : ¼”
Plant spacing : 18”- 24”
Ships : Year-round
Average seed per ounce : Approx. 15,000