Herb Description: Known also as Peppergrass, this slow bolting garden cress produces plants up to 8” tall with dark-green finely cut curled leaves. Sprouts add zesty, spicy flavor to sandwiches, etc! First harvest of sprouts about 10 days after sowing.

Herb Botanical Name: Lepidium sativum crispifolium

Other Common Names: Garden Cress 'Curled', Peppergrass

Herb Duration: Biennial

Days to Herb Maturity: 7

Herb Seeds Per Oz: 11800

Herb Height: 6” to 12”

Herb Spacing: 3” to 6”

Herb Planting: Direct sow outside as soon as the ground can be worked. Can also be fall planted. Plant seeds just under soil surface, and water.

Herb Seed Saving: Allow seed heads to dry on plants; then remove heads, break them open, and collect seeds. Clean and dry the seeds before storage in cool dry conditions.

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