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CRESS (Lepidium sativum) | 100% VCF Plant Nutrients |
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Growing Garden Cress Plants |
The nutrition information on this page is specific to a portion size of 100 grams. All information is sourced from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Nutrition information for raw, green, fresh Garden Cress contain the following nutrients. |
| Calcium | 8% | 81(mg) | Carbohydrates | 2% | 5.50g | Copper | 8% | 0.170(mg) | Fiber | 4% | 1.1g | Folate | 20% | 80(mcg) |
| Iron | 7% | 1.30(mg) | Magnesium | 10% | 38(mg) | Manganese | 28% | 0.553(mg) | Niacin | 5% | 1.000(mg) | Pantothenic acid | 2% | 0.242(mg) |
| Phosphorus | 8%, | 76(mg) | Potassium | 17% | 606(mg) | Protein | 5% | 2.60g | Thiamin | 5% | 0.080(mg) | Vitamin A | 138% | 6917 IU |
| Vitamin B-6 | 12% | 0.247(mg) | Vitamin C | 115% | 69.0(mg) | Vitamin E | 2% | 0.70(mg) | Vitamin K | 677% | 541.9 (mcg) | Zinc | 2% | 0.23(mg) |
Garden cress (Lepidium sativum Linn.), belong to Brassicaceae family, is a fast-growing, edible annual herb and considered as an important medicinal plant and widely grown in several countries. Cress, sometimes referred to as garden cress to distinguish it from similar plants also referred to as cress, is a rather fast-growing, edible herb. Garden cress is genetically related to watercress and mustard, sharing their peppery, tangy flavour and aroma. They are particularly high in Folate, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium , Vitamins A, B-6, C and K. |
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How Much Space Does Garden Cress Plants Need? Sow garden cress and curly cress seed ¼ inch (6.5mm) deep; sow seed thickly in wide rows; thin successful seedlings to 6 inches (15cm) apart. Space rows 18 to 24 inches (45-61cm) apart. Sow successive crops every 10 to 14 days. |
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What Type Soil Does Garden Cress Like Curly and garden cress are best planted in a moist, well-drained sandy loam. Watercress should be placed in a container of sandy soil that is submerged in running water. All in all, cress prefers a pH that is not too acidic, with pH 6.0 to 6.8. |
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Planting Instructions Garden cress is planted by seed. Sow the seeds by randomly scattering them over the planting area or by mass planting them in rows. Rows should be about 3-4 inches apart. Once seedlings have emerged, thin plants to 8-12 inches apart. |
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Nutrients Normal- Cress has very low fertilizer requirements due to the short growing time for the plants. For container grown plants, fertilize periodically with an organic liquid fertilizer. Vegan- For best results if growing in small to medium size containers, be sure to incorporated before planting our Callemo Powder to help support the plants Calcium and Magnesium needs. Then our VeGrow Quick Start to get the root system started and then use our VeGrow Supreme Plus once a week for the duration of the plants life cycle |
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What can I plant next to Garden Cress? Grow in around tomato seedlings, for instance, then harvest before the tomato plants completely shade the area. You can also plant with: Chive. Onion. |
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Harvest Time At 15cm (6”) tall, harvest garden cress with scissors; it will grow back at least once. Start a new row or pot just before you harvest the first one, and repeat for the longest harvest. Store in the refrigerator, but not for more than two days. |
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