Garden Cress.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Annual herb

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 1 a 2 días

Tamaño adulto

1 to 2 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 2 a 11

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged to ensure the best flavor. Watch for wilting, which indicates the plant is drying out too quickly. Harvest the leaves once they reach a few inches in height to encourage new growth.

Riego

Keep the soil surface damp at all times for quick germination and growth.

Abonado

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer sparingly if the plants look pale.

Poda

Regular harvesting of the outer leaves acts as pruning and keeps the plant productive.

Trasplante

These are typically grown as short term annuals and do not require repotting.

Suelo

Well draining, fertile soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

5 a 25°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Baja

Longevidad

Annual, typically 1 to 2 months.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Baja

Seguridad

Personas

This plant is non toxic to humans.

Niños

No specific risks exist for children, though the small seeds are a choking hazard if handled improperly.

Alérgenos por contacto

Handling the fresh foliage may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen is generally not considered a significant allergen.

Comestibilidad

Ensure seeds are sourced from food grade suppliers to avoid chemical treatments.

Cómo identificarla

• Small, lobed, bright green leaves
• Thin, upright, branching stems
• Tiny white flowers in clusters
• Peppery, pungent aroma when crushed

Altura

0,15 a 0,45m

Anchura

0,1 a 0,2m

Hojas

bright green, deciduous

Flores

white, 0,2 a 0,5cm

Frutos

green, brown, Summer

Problemas frecuentes

• Aphids — Small sap sucking insects that cluster on tender new growth.
• Flea beetles — Tiny beetles that chew small holes in the leaves.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

early spring, late summer, early autumn

Cuidados en invierno

It is an annual that dies with frost, so it does not require winter care.

En maceta

It grows perfectly in shallow containers or trays, making it ideal for windowsill gardening.

Plant cress in succession every two weeks to ensure a continuous supply of fresh greens.

Buenas compañeras

• Radish — Both are fast growing cool season crops that thrive in similar conditions.
• Lettuce — They share the same space requirements and harvest windows.

Especies parecidas

• Watercress — It has a similar peppery flavor but requires much wetter soil.
• Rocket — It shares the same spicy, pungent flavor profile.

Ciencia

Familia

Brassicaceae

Género

Lepidium

Orden

Brassicales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Western Asia and Egypt.

Conservación

This species is widely cultivated and not of conservation concern.

It thrives in cool, moist conditions and quickly completes its life cycle before summer heat arrives.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

culinary herb, microgreens, garnish, salad green

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

How long until I can harvest?

You can harvest microgreens in 7 to 10 days or full leaves in 3 to 4 weeks.

Does it need full sun?

It prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade, especially in warmer weather.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Lepidium comes from the Greek word for scale, referring to the shape of the seed pods. The species name sativum means cultivated.

Bueno saberlo

• Garden cress is a member of the Brassicaceae family, related to mustard and arugula.
• It has been cultivated since ancient times in the Middle East.
• The flavor is distinctly peppery and tangy.
• It is often grown on damp cotton or paper towels for quick indoor harvests.