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Upland Cress Microgreens Seeds

Upland Cress Microgreens Seeds

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~10.0 g (~4,800 seeds)
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Cress lovers celebrate! Also known as creasy greens, cress is high in vitamins A and C, packing a dose of nutrition as well as being delicious. Add to your favorite sandwich or try pairing it with egg and mayonnaise, cream cheese, or avocado on bagels or crackers for the perfect balance of spicy flavor and delectable creaminess.

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 14–28 days

Family: Brassicaceae

Type: Microgreens (Learn more)

Native: Western Asia, Europe

Hardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Plant Dimensions: Harvest when first true leaves appear

Variety Info: Thin, pale green stems with darker green, lobed leaves.

Attributes: Good for Containers

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: Not recommended. Microgreens are fragile, and outside soil makes them difficult to clean.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. Sow indoors any time of year. For a continual crop, sow every 7 to 14 days.

Days to Emerge: 10–14 days

Seed Depth: ¼"

Seed Spacing: ¼"–½"

Thinning: Not required

Growing Info

Harvesting: When seedlings emerge, the first pair of leaves to show are the cotyledons, which can look very different from the leaves that follow, called "true" leaves. Microgreens are ready to harvest when they have cotyledons, or when the first true leaves have begun to form, depending on preference. Cool growing temperatures may slow the expected amount of days to maturity. Using scissors, cut microgreens just above the soil line when you are ready to use them.

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  • Robert P.
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Feb 14, 2025
    4 Stars

    New to the scene

  • Maryann N.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jan 1, 2025
    5 Stars

    Every seed whether flower herb or vegetable has been a success. I must admit that the new varieties of plants combined with beautiful and artfully depicted images compel me to purchase.

  • Melinda D.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Sep 28, 2024
    5 Stars

    The seeds always germinate well and the info on packets answers all the questions!

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Katherine B.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Aug 4, 2024
    5 Stars

    The growing tray works very nicely and the seeds sprouted sucked and the sprouts were delicious.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Patricia S.
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    Rated 2 out of 5 stars
    Dec 29, 2023
    2 Stars

    I have loved Botanical Interests for decades now! Very reliable and very pleasant company to deal with. The website has lots of great info too! The only thing I do not like is the seed packets that come with all the pertinent information on the inside of the packet. That makes no sense to me!

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert
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    Epic Gardening
    Jan 1, 2024

    Hey Patricia, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. On the exterior of the packet, we have all the key information required to identify when and how to plant the seeds. On the interior, we add extra information, such as how to care for the plant as it grows, an occasional recipe or guidelines for getting the longest out of your cut flowers, and historical insights about older varieties.

    Most seed companies do not use the inside of their seed packet at all, but we wanted to provide even more information to our customers by using the inside to provide additional guidance! As gardeners, we know that it's useful to have more detail to have gardening success. We're working within the constraints of the average seed packet size to the best of our ability while still ensuring you have the info right in your hand with each seed packet you buy. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️