Cress for Microgreens Organic

Organic Cress Seed for Microgreens

Growing Time: 10 Days

Ideal Temperature: 20°C

Seeding Rate: 20 - 30 g per microgreen tray or 5 - 8g per small seed tray

Pre Soak: No

How To Grow:

• Cress is a very fast grower which must not be soaked as it is muciloginous. (Mucilage is a thick, gluey substance produces by all plants, some more than others. Basically, if you soak cress seeds they will turn the water quite thick and you will not be able to sprinkle them onto your compost).
• Fill a tray with compost. Firm into tray and moisten the soil.
• It is advisable to use a micro biologically tested compost such as Klasmann Peat Free Seed Compost to ensure there are no pathogens present.
• Sprinkle the seeds over compost and press down gently. You can cover with a fine layer of compost but it is not necessary.
• Spray the seeds with water.
• Cover seeds with another tray to keep in darkness for 2-4 days or until germination occurs.
• Once seeds have germinated, remove cover and place in area with light.
• Keep the compost moist (but not soaking).
• Best kept at a steady temperature of about 20°C. You should see signs of germination after a few days.
• Can be cut after about 10 days but waiting longer will let true leaves develop fully.

Harvesting: Easy to grow on the windowsill so you will always have something fresh to eat. Fast growing plant used for its seedling leaves. Sow in rows 10 cm apart or broadcast in a seed tray. When you are happy with your crop then cut your Cress greens close to the compost and gently rinse off any compost. Great on egg sandwiches.