Brassicacées • Lepidium sativum var. Crispum

Curly garden cress - Organic

"A vibrant green, ready to enhance your dishes in a flash."

$4.49

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An old variety originating from the Middle East and widespread in Europe for centuries, curly garden cress is appealing for its very cut, light and bright foliage , and its refreshingly tangy taste .

This is an ultra-fast growing annual , ready to harvest just 3 to 4 weeks after sowing . It prefers moist, well-drained soil and requires regular watering to prevent bolting. It adapts well to container gardening, whether in borders or raised beds , and thrives even in urban environments. Its discreet flowers attract pollinators, and its foliage adds depth and variety to the light planting layers in a garden.

  • Growing climate: Temperate to cool climate
  • Sowing difficulty level: Easy
  • Care required: Occasional

Note: Sensitive to excessive moisture at the collar, prefer well-drained soil.

Curly garden cress is traditionally used for its peppery and fresh flavor. Its leaves can be eaten raw or lightly cooked. It keeps best in the refrigerator, and is rarely dried or frozen due to its delicate texture.

  • Raw leaves: to be incorporated into salads, sandwiches, garnishes or soups, added at the very end to preserve their aroma.
  • Their pungent, peppery flavor is reminiscent of nasturtium or radish, and enhances vegetable and meat dishes.
  • Edible flowers: delicate and decorative, perfect for a fresh touch on plates.

Traditionally used as a tonic plant, particularly in the cuisines of Central Europe and the Middle East.

Curly garden cress - Organic

Curly garden cress - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor and outdoor seeding

Germination time

3-7 days

Germination temperature

18° to 22° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sowing at a depth of 5 mm

Transplantation

Easy transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 30 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between rows

10 cm

Optimal brightness

Shade plant tolerant of low sunlight

Soil texture

Humus-rich soil

Soil moisture

Damp soil

Soil fertility

Plant demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

Average plant height

35 cm

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