Wrinkled Crinkled Cress (30 Days)

The taste and appearance of the Wrinkled Crinkled Cress is a bit different than the other cress we carry. When you first taste the finely cut, wrinkly, crinkly leaves it brings on a warm spicy flavor then surprisingly ends with a burst of sweetness. It is a splendid addition for a salad mix and can be fun to experiment with its distinctive flavor in the kitchen. The Wrinkled Crinkled Cress resists bolting well so you can have a few harvests from one planting. 

100 seeds

PLANTING

Lepidium sativum

Germination: 7-14 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 60-65ºF. Soil temperatures above 70ºF inhibits germination.

Seed Sowing Depth: 1/4 inch deep

Sowing Outdoors: Spring when soil temperature reaches 50ºF.  Sow in spring and late summer/fall. Sow 20-30 seeds per foot. Sow every 2-3 weeks for a continuous harvest.

How much does a packet plant: 4-5 foot single row  

Harvest: Cut leaves at 2-3"

Tips: The Wrinkled Crinkled Cress should be pllanted in fertile, well drained soil. Amend with compost before planting if needed. Provide adequate, even moisture for the best growth.