Garden Cress.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Annual herb

Lumière

Full sun to partial shade

Lumière en intérieur

Lumière vive indirecte

Arrosage

Tous les 1 à 2 jours

Taille adulte

1 to 2 feet

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 2 à 11

Floraison

Late spring to early summer

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

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

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Well draining, fertile soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.5

Température

5 à 25°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Faible

Durée de vie

Annual, typically 1 to 2 months.

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Faible

Sécurité

Humains

This plant is non toxic to humans.

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

The pollen is generally not considered a significant allergen.

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

0,15 à 0,45m

Envergure

0,1 à 0,2m

Feuilles

bright green, deciduous

Fleurs

white, 0,2 à 0,5cm

Fruits

green, brown, Summer

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed

Quand planter

early spring, late summer, early autumn

Hivernage

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

En pot

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.

Bonnes associations

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

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Brassicaceae

Genre

Lepidium

Ordre

Brassicales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Western Asia and Egypt.

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

culinary herb, microgreens, garnish, salad green

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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.

Bon à savoir

• 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.