Wrinkled Crinkled Cress (Lepidium sativum) Garden Greens Vegetable Seeds

Wrinkled Crinkled Cress (Lepidium sativum) is a unique heirloom variety of garden cress known for its beautifully frilled leaves and sharp, peppery flavor. With deeply textured, wrinkled foliage, this quick-growing green adds flavorful crunch and visual appeal to salads, sandwiches, garnishes, and microgreens blends.

Ideal for small-space gardening or indoor growing, Wrinkled Crinkled Cress thrives in cool weather and matures in just a few weeks. Its high nutrient content and refreshing flavor make it a favorite among chefs, gardeners, and health-conscious growers alike.

Whether sown in pots, raised beds, or window boxes, this compact green is perfect for continuous harvests all spring and fall.

Features

• Distinctive frilled leaves full of garden-fresh flavor
• Fast-growing and productive in small spaces
• Perfect for salads, sandwiches, juicing, and microgreens
• Non-GMO and easy for beginners and advanced gardeners
• Matures quickly for multiple harvests per season

Specifications

• Seed Type: Wrinkled Crinkled Cress vegetable seeds
• Botanical Name: Lepidium sativum
• Common Name: Garden Cress
• Plant Type: Annual green
• Plant Height: 4 – 8 inches
• Zones: USDA Zones 2–11
• Light Requirement: Full sun to light shade
• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil
• Germination Time: 5 – 7 days
• Days to Maturity: 20 – 30 days
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Season: Spring and fall planting
• Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
• Spacing: Broadcast or sow 1 inch apart
• Optimal Temperature: 50°F to 70°F (10°C to 21°C)
• Watering: Keep evenly moist for tender growth
• Companion Plants: Lettuce, radishes, spinach
• Harvest Window: Harvest young leaves at 2–4 weeks
• Uses: Salad greens, garnishes, microgreens, sandwiches
• Storage: Store unused seeds in a cool, dry place

Planting Guide

• Sow Indoors or Directly: Can be sown outdoors as soon as soil is workable or grown indoors year-round.
• Soil Prep: Use loose, rich soil for best results.
• Watering: Keep soil moist for fast germination and good leaf texture.
• Harvest: Cut leaves when tender and young, starting at 2–3 inches tall.
• Successive Sowing: Plant every 1–2 weeks for continuous harvest.