Cress is a fast-growing, nutrient-rich leafy green ideal for Estonian gardeners seeking quick and healthy harvests. Perfect for microgreens and urban gardening, cress thrives year-round in balconies, terraces, and greenhouses. Its spicy, fragrant leaves add fresh flavor to sandwiches, salads, and various dishes while delivering essential vitamins and minerals such as iodine, calcium, iron, carotene, and vitamin C.
Why Grow Cress at Home?
Cress offers remarkable benefits for both beginners and experienced gardeners. It grows rapidly, often germinating within 2-3 days, allowing multiple harvests throughout the year by sowing every 1-2 weeks. This makes it an excellent choice for those with limited space or who want continuous fresh greens all year round. Its low maintenance requirements and adaptability to indoor and outdoor environments suit Estonia’s climate and lifestyle perfectly.
Growing Tips for Cress
- Use a loose, fertile substrate with good drainage to ensure healthy growth.
- Sow seeds densely in shallow trays, keeping them lightly covered and moist.
- Provide moderate light and warmth, suitable for balconies or greenhouses.
- Harvest young leaves regularly to encourage new growth and maintain fresh supply.
- For continuous harvests, sow seeds every 7-14 days.
Garden cress varieties available include ecological organic seeds and fast-growing common types, both suitable for year-round sowing and harvesting. Whether you grow them in polymer boxes on your balcony or in garden beds, cress enriches your diet with fresh vitamins and adds a vibrant touch to your homegrown greens.
Explore our quality cress seed selection designed to meet different needs and preferences. Start your easy and rewarding gardening experience today and enjoy fresh, flavorful greens grown by you.