Curly Cress (Garden Cress) Seeds – Heirloom Fast-Growing Herb

Ontario Grown
Share
- WhatsApp
- Deel
- X
- Pin it
- Messenger
- Email

Product form

Clear duties overview for US customers at checkout: Grand Seeds covers 50% tariffs on your order!

In Stock - Shipped within 5 days

Contains about 1 gram of seeds

$1.95

SKU: GS-8402-CUR-DT

Free shipping on orders over $50 (in Canada)

Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Curly Cress (Lepidium sativum), often called Garden Cress or Peppergrass, is a fast-growing heirloom herb prized for its fine, deeply cut, fern-like leaves and crisp, peppery kick. Delivering a bright, tangy flavor similar to watercress, it brings fresh zest to sandwiches, salads, soups, and egg dishes. Exceptionally easy to grow, it produces harvestable baby greens in as little as two weeks, making it ideal for succession planting outdoors or year-round indoor windowsill culture.

Specifications

Plant Name: Curly Cress / Garden Cress (Lepidium sativum)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Plant Class: Herb / Salad Greens (Annual)
Color: Bright emerald-green foliage
Plant Characteristics: Compact, upright habit, finely divided ruffled leaves, crisp texture
Suitable Space: Microgreen trays, windowsill containers, garden borders, shaded herb plots
Season: Cool Season (Spring / Autumn / Year-round Indoors)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Direct sow outdoors early April to May as soon as soil can be worked; sow every 10–14 days through September for continuous harvests; grow indoors year-round.
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (tolerates shade well in warmer weather)
Watering Needs: Moderate to High (requires consistently damp, well-drained soil)
Read more less

What is included?

Contains about 1 gram of seeds

Check out the growing specs for the specific organic heirloom seeds you bought.

Good to know

Rapid harvest cycle; tender microgreens ready in 7–10 days, full leaves in 14–21 days
Zesty, peppery flavor profile adds instant bite to fresh culinary dishes
Highly versatile, compact growth habit ideal for small-space, indoor container culture

Bolts quickly to seed in hot summer weather, causing foliage to turn bitter
Extremely tender leaves have a short shelf life after picking

Gift tip for your lover, family, friend, or colleague

A thoughtful gift for gardeners of all skill levels—whether they're seasoned green thumbs or just getting started.

Let your friends discover their own gardening style. Perfect for birthdays, housewarming celebrations, or any occasion that calls for something meaningful and unique. A gift that grows with them.

Consider our Gift Card as the ultimate flexible option. Let them choose exactly what they need—flowers, verggies or herbs—and start their gardening journey their way.

Gift cards are delivered electronically via email. Please check your spam folder if you don't see it in your inbox.