Cress Fine Curled

When to Sow Fine Curled Cress

All year round

Where to Sow

Can be sown thinnly on the surface of moist compost in small punnets (do not cover seed), on soaked tissue paper in a saucer. Regular sowings, made every two weeks, will ensure a continuous supply of leaves to pick.

What to do next

Keep the growing medium wet at all times. Window sill sowings will grow quickly and seedlings are best snipped off near the base as required. Outdoor sowings,can be broadcast in small blocks outdoors in Spring and Summer. Cut the larger, hotter leaves from sowing after about 4 weeks.

Maturity

7-10 days after sowing

Handy Tip

If sowing with mustard for the traditional 'Mustard and Cress' sow 2-3 days before the faster growing Mustard.

Nutritional Values

A good source of vitamin C & B.