500 Wrinkled Crinkled Cress Seeds – Lepidium sativum Microgreen & Salad Herb

Wrinkled Crinkled Cress (Lepidium sativum) is a fast-growing, flavorful herb that adds a peppery, tangy kick to salads, sandwiches, and garnishes. Also known as garden cress or curly cress, this variety is prized for its deeply wrinkled, crinkled leaves that offer a unique texture and intense flavor. It's an excellent choice for microgreen production, baby leaf salads, or as a zesty addition to herb gardens.

Whether you're growing it indoors on a windowsill or outdoors in the garden, this cress delivers quick, rewarding harvests. Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for containers, and it's a favorite among gardeners looking for a nutritious, homegrown green.

Plant Features

• Tangy, peppery flavor with a hint of spice
• Wrinkled, crinkled leaves add visual interest and texture
• Fast-growing and easy to cultivate
• Excellent for microgreens or baby leaf harvest
• Rich in vitamins and minerals

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Lepidium sativum
• Plant Type: Annual herb
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, moist soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Upright, compact
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-11 (grown as annual)
• Mature Height: 12-18 inches
• Spacing: 6-8 inches apart for mature plants; dense sowing for microgreens

Planting & Care

For microgreens, sow seeds densely on the surface of moist growing medium, press gently, and cover lightly. Keep in a warm, bright location and mist regularly to maintain moisture. Harvest when seedlings are 2-3 inches tall, typically within 10-14 days. For garden growing, sow seeds outdoors after the last frost, spacing them 6-8 inches apart. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Cress grows quickly and can be harvested as baby leaves or allowed to mature. Succession sow every 2-3 weeks for a continuous supply.

What's Included

500 Wrinkled Crinkled Cress seeds (Lepidium sativum).