Cress Plain/Common – Microgreen/Sprouting

Name: Cress Plain/Common - Microgreen/Sprouting
SKU: Rng_371296467982
Availability: InStock

£1.59 – £68.00

Cress is a popular microgreen that produces delicate stems and small, vibrant leaves. With a fresh, peppery flavour, cress compliments many dishes including salads, sandwiches, soups and omelettes. These quick growing microgreens are not only tasty, but also full of essential nutrients such as vitamins A, E and K.

Our microgreen and sprouting seeds are untreated, non-GMO, and have undergone rigorous laboratory testing for pathogens.

Size

Clear

SKU: Rng_371296467982 Categories: Cress Seeds, Microgreens Seeds, Vegetables

Key Facts
Cultivation Advice

Cress Plain/Common- Key Facts

Difficulty: Easy
Presoak: No
Germination: 3-4 days
Black out time: 4-5 days
Time to harvest: 7-12 days
Height: 5cm
Flavour: Fresh taste with a bold, peppery flavour.
Nutrients: Vitamins A, C, E & K, with Calcium, Magnesium & Iron.

Cress Plain/Common – Growing Instructions

Sow your seeds directly onto a moistened growing medium, which is 3-4cm deep.
Lightly mist the seeds with water.
Place the seeded tray into a second tray without drainage holes. This will allow you to bottom water the tray
Cover with another tray on top to stop light getting in.
Blackout for 4-5 days and gently mist when the soil is dry.
Once the seeds are 1-2cm, they should be ready to be placed in a well-lit location.
When watering the seedlings, keep using the bottom tray.
Harvest between day 7-12 or when the seedlings are 5cm tall. Cut the stems above the soil line with a knife or scissors.