Curled Garden Cress Seeds – 750 Heirloom Herb Vegetable Seeds for Planting

Curled Garden Cress is a fast-growing heirloom herb and vegetable prized for its crisp, peppery flavor and finely curled, frilly green leaves. Also known as curled cress or pepper grass, this cool-season annual is a favorite for adding a fresh, zesty bite to salads, sandwiches, soups, and garnishes. Its compact, low-growing habit makes it an excellent choice for kitchen gardens, raised beds, containers, and windowsill planters.

Because it germinates quickly and can be harvested at the microgreen stage or allowed to mature, Curled Garden Cress is a rewarding crop for both beginner and experienced gardeners. The tender leaves are ready to snip in a matter of weeks, providing a continuous supply of flavorful greens throughout the cooler growing seasons.

Plant Features

• Heirloom variety with finely curled, frilly green leaves
• Peppery, fresh flavor ideal for salads, sandwiches, and garnishes
• Fast-growing cool-season annual herb and vegetable
• Compact habit suitable for containers, raised beds, and windowsills
• Can be harvested as baby greens or mature leaves

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Lepidium sativum
• Plant Type: Annual herb and vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Compact, low-growing rosette
• Bloom Season: Cool weather; harvest before bolting
• Mature Height: 6–12 inches
• Spacing: 6–8 inches apart for mature plants; closer for microgreens

Planting & Care

Sow Curled Garden Cress seeds directly in the garden or in containers, as it does not transplant well. Scatter seeds thinly over the soil surface and press them lightly into the soil, covering with a very thin layer of fine soil or vermiculite. Keep the seedbed consistently moist until germination, which typically occurs within 5–10 days. For a continuous harvest, sow small batches every 2–3 weeks during cool weather.

Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing if growing to maturity, or harvest young leaves as microgreens. Water regularly to prevent the soil from drying out, as cress prefers evenly moist conditions. Mulch lightly to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Harvest leaves by snipping with scissors when they are young and tender, before the plant bolts in warm weather. Successive plantings in spring and fall will extend the harvest season.

What's Included

750 Curled Garden Cress heirloom seeds for planting.