Land Cress Seeds (10gr) – Casa César Santos
Land Cress Seeds 10gr (also known as American Cress or Winter Cress) are packed following strict high-germination and purity standards by the trusted Portuguese brand Casa César Santos. This upland variety is the ultimate alternative to watercress, allowing a high-yield harvest in standard garden soil or outdoor containers.
🔹 Easy Cultivation, High Hardiness, and Sharp Scent
Land Cress stands out due to its straightforward gardening and exceptional dietary profile:
- No Watercourse Required: Unlike traditional watercress, this plant thrives completely in standard dry fields and raised beds, needing only steady soil moisture.
- Cut-and-Come-Again Crop: Produces lush rosettes of glossy, dark green leaves that can be harvested progressively, sprouting back quickly for multiple yields.
- Nutritional Value: Rich in iron, minerals, and essential vitamins, offering a delicious, crisp, peppery bite that elevates fresh salads, sandwiches, and hot soups.
📋 Sowing & Growing Instructions:
- Sowing Calendar: Can be planted throughout most of the year, with peak success during spring and autumn seasons (avoiding extreme summer heat waves).
- Soil and Watering: Prefere moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Regular watering is key to keeping the earth damp, ensuring the leaves remain tender and pleasantly flavored.
- Sun Exposure: Grows beautifully in full sun exposures or partial shade spots.
- Harvesting: Ready to pick roughly 50 to 60 days after sowing. Harvest the outer leaves first to let the central core keep producing.
⚠️ Technical Specifications:
- Brand: Casa César Santos (Selected Seed Stock).
- Net Weight: 10-gram pocket packet.
- Application: Ideal for kitchen vegetable plots, allotment beds, or deep balcony pots.