plant

Garden cress

Lepidium sativum

Updated 4 Aug 2026 · AI-parsed entry

Garden cress (Lepidium sativum) — a plant, for Full sun, Medium water.

What it needs & gives back

↓ Needs

Lightfull sun to partial shade
Waterconsistent moisture

↑ Gives back

Mulch_biomassrapidly growing leafy greens

Through the year

Through the year

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emergenceSeeds germinate rapidly once soil temperatures are consistently above 5°C.
floweringFlowering typically occurs about 3 weeks after emergence, depending on growing conditions.
fruitingSmall seed pods develop quickly after flowering.
harvestLeaves can be harvested as early as 10 days after emergence, with continuous harvesting for up to 3 weeks.

Soil interactions

Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalNo
Accumulatessulfur, iron, calcium
Soil textureloam, sandy_loam
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceLow

Propagation

Methodsseed
Difficulty1 / 5
Establishes in~0 yr
Self-seedingModerate