{"product_id":"garden-cress-seeds","title":"Cress Common, Garden Cress - Herb Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eCress Common, Garden Cress - Herb Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrassicaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEgypt and Western Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-45 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial to full sun; bright light keeps seedlings sturdy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep evenly moist at all times; never let it dry out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny moist, well-drained medium; even cotton or tissue works for sprouts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot needed for the short microgreen cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The peppery leaves and sprouts add a zesty kick to salads, sandwiches and garnishes. Halim seeds are also valued in Indian home remedies and traditional postnatal laddoos for their iron and nutrient content.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Garden cress is best as a \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;surface sow\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; microgreen: scatter seeds thickly on moist soil or a damp pad and do not bury them. Keep continuously moist; germination is rapid at \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;3-7 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;. No transplanting is needed. Snip microgreens at \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;7-14 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; when 5-8 cm tall, or let plants grow on for fuller leaves and pods.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen can I sow garden cress in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGarden cress grows year-round indoors and on balconies, but the cool season (October-February) gives the best leafy growth. In summer keep it in light shade and water often to stop it bolting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow fast is garden cress ready to harvest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery fast. Seeds sprout in 3-7 days and microgreens are ready to snip in about 7-14 days. It is one of the quickest edibles you can grow from seed at home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51051762286838,"sku":"SED-HRB-CRESS-001","price":145.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-cress-common-garden-cress-herb-seeds-16969069396108.jpg?v=1782713947","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/garden-cress-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}