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Pepper Cress Seeds (Lepidium sativum) – 75 Count for Microgreens or Full Growth
$18.98
About This Plant
Pepper Cress, also known as Garden Cress (Lepidium sativum), is an annual herb prized for its crisp texture and mild spicy flavor. It grows rapidly and can be grown as microgreens or allowed to reach full growth for garnish or salads. Hardy and versatile, it tolerates indoor or outdoor conditions.
What You Will Receive
75 Pepper Cress (Lepidium sativum) seeds. Suitable for indoor or outdoor sowing and ideal for microgreens or full growth. Seeds are described as high germination rate and are packaged securely for safe delivery.
Growing Information
- Common Name: Pepper Cress / Garden Cress
- Botanical Name: Lepidium sativum
- Plant Type: Annual herb
- Growth Stage: Seed
- Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-draining, nutrient-rich soil
- Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
- Mature Height: 6–12 inches
- Growth Rate: Very fast; harvest in as little as 7–14 days for microgreens
- USDA Zones: 2–11 (grown as annual)
- Container Friendly: Yes
Care Tip: For continuous harvest, sow seeds every 1–2 weeks. Harvest young for tender microgreens or allow to mature slightly for stronger flavor. Suitable for indoor growing year-round.