Cress Upland Seeds – Heirloom Cold-Hardy Peppery Green

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Contains about 1 gram of seeds

$1.95

SKU: GS-8353-CRE-DT

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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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What is included?

Contains about 1 gram of seeds

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Good to know

Delivers authentic watercress flavor without needing specialized aquatic or submerged growing conditions
Outstanding frost hardiness, holding green foliage through light snow for late-season harvesting
mSlow to bolt in spring compared to standard garden cress cultivars

Piquant, peppery flavor profile may prove too sharp for palates preferring sweet salad greens
Tiny seeds require light surface coverage, consistent moisture during early germination stage

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