Cress Upland Seeds – Heirloom Cold-Hardy Peppery Green
- Ontario Grown
$1.95
SKU: GS-5062-CRE-100
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- Organicly grown
- Non GMO
Description
Cress 'Upland' (Barbarea verna), often called Land Cress or Creasy Greens, is a historic open-pollinated heirloom native to Southern Europe. Prized as an easy-to-grow perennial or biennial alternative to true watercress, it produces compact rosettes of dark green, deeply lobed leaves reaching 6 to 8 inches in height. The foliage delivers a sharp, tangy, peppery bite rich in vitamins A and C. Extremely cold-hardy, Upland Cress thrives in standard garden soil without requiring running water or saturated beds, making it an exceptional year-round green for fresh salads, sandwiches, soups, and autumn-to-winter harvests.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Cress 'Upland' / Land Cress (Barbarea verna)
- Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
- Plant Class: Cool-Season Biennial / Hardy Leafy Green
- Color: Saturated dark emerald green foliage
- Plant Characteristics: Compact rosette habit (6–8 inches tall / 15–20 cm), deeply lobed leaves, vibrant peppery flavor, extreme cold hardiness
- Suitable Space: Raised beds, vegetable garden rows, salad boxes, patio containers, shaded garden corners
- Season: Early Spring Harvest, Autumn, Winter Harvest (Cool Season, ~45–50 Days to Maturity)
- Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Direct sow outdoors early April to May as soon as soil can be worked. Sow seeds shallowly (0.125 inches deep). Direct sow again August through September for continuous fall, winter harvests (plants easily overwinter under snow or light cover).
- Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (tolerates significant shade during warm months)
- Watering Needs: Moderate (requires consistent moisture to keep leaves tender, prevent premature bolting)
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