Seed no. 1397A
Cress Greek
£1.95
In stock · approx. 1576 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
Flowers
Germination
Seeds can be sown year round. You only need water, warmth and light for this to grow, even soil is not essential! Sow indoors on a windowsill or outside after danger of frost has passed. Sow into a pot or finely prepared beds. Sprinkle seeds close together, 1cm spacing. Try to keep moist at all times and do not allow to get too hot. Should germinate rapidly 7-11 days. Successional sow for continuous harvest.
Growing
Keep moist.
Cultivation
Harvest as desired. Will reach 15cm in 20 days. Leaves and flowers edible. Can be prone to bolting so keep cool and moist to delay this. Simply snip leaves.
| Genus | Cress |
|---|---|
| Species | Greek |
| Family | Vegetable/Herb |
| Seed number | 1397A |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Position | Partial shade |
| Soil type | Clay, Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 1.1m |
| Sow | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| Flowers | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Seeds per packet | 1576 |
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