Curled Cress Pepper Cress Garden Cress Seeds 800 Count Fast Growing Salad Green

Curled cress, also known as pepper cress or garden cress, is a quick-growing leafy herb valued for its crisp texture and mildly peppery flavor. This variety produces finely curled leaves that add both visual appeal and fresh character to salads and garnishes.

Ideal for containers, kitchen gardens, and microgreen trays, these seeds sprout rapidly and thrive in a wide range of conditions. The plants can be harvested at the baby stage or allowed to mature for fuller leaf development, offering flexibility for everyday cooking.

Species: Lepidium sativum
Variety: Curled / Pepper Cress
Type: Leafy herb
Plant_Habit: Low, leafy rosette
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
Days_to_Harvest: 20–30 days
Zones: 3–10 (cool-season annual)
Germination: 3–7 days
Sowing: Scatter on soil surface and press lightly; keep evenly moist
Spacing: Thin to 2–3 inches apart
Notes: Excellent for microgreens or cut-and-come-again harvests