

🌱Cress Curled ( Organic ) 100 Seeds
Seed Information
- Plant Type Herb / Salad Crop
- Organic Yes
- Growing Difficulty Very easy
- Germination Time 2-5 Days
- Harvest Time 10-14 Days
- Best Season To Grow (Indoors All Year) - (Outdoors Spring / Autumn
- SunLight Needs Full Sun To Partial Shade
- Water Requirements Medium
- Height Of Maturity 5-10 CM
- None GMO Yes
- UK Native Yes / Naturalized
Cress is a fast-growing leafy green with a bold, tangy flavour reminiscent of mustard or pepper. Grown from organic seed, it's one of the easiest and quickest crops to grow—no garden required. Just sprinkle seeds on damp compost, cotton wool, or kitchen paper and harvest in as little as 7 days.
Perfect for salads, sandwiches, and garnishes, cress is a nutritious microgreen high in vitamins A and C. This variety thrives indoors all year round and is a fun, educational grow for children and beginners.
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Type: Annual microgreen/herb
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Flavour: Peppery, fresh, mustard-like
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Sowing Period: Year-round indoors
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Harvest Time: 5–10 days after sowing
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Grows Well In: Windowsills, trays, or small pots
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No soil required: Can be grown on cotton wool or tissue
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Certified Organic Seeds
Add a vibrant, homegrown touch to your meals in under a week with this easy and satisfying organic microgreen.
🌿 Growing & Care Guide
Fast, Fresh, and Full of Flavour — Perfect for Beginners and Windowsills
Cress is one of the quickest and easiest greens to grow. These organic seeds produce peppery leaves that are perfect in salads, sandwiches, and garnishes — no garden required!
🛒 What You’ll Need:
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Organic cress seeds
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A shallow tray, small pot, or a plate
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Kitchen paper, cotton wool, or compost
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A sunny windowsill
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Spray bottle or watering can
🌿 Growing & Care Instructions
1. Indoors All Year Round
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Line a tray or plate with damp kitchen paper or cotton wool (or fill a pot with compost).
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Sprinkle seeds evenly over the surface.
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Mist gently with water to keep moist.
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Place on a bright windowsill, avoiding direct midday sun.
2. Germination
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Seeds sprout in 1–3 days.
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Keep the growing medium consistently damp.
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Avoid letting it dry out completely.
3. Growing On
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No thinning is needed — cress grows densely.
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Rotate the tray if plants begin leaning toward the light.
4. Harvesting
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Ready to harvest in just 5–10 days when 5–7cm tall.
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Snip above the base with scissors and enjoy fresh.
From sowing to sandwich in under two weeks — organic cress makes growing your own food simple and fun.