Lepidium sativum

Lepidium sativum L.

Garden Cress

Garden cress, also known as garden pepper cress or curly cress is a fast-growing, edible herb with a tangy flavor. It is often confused with similar plants also referred to as cress. Plants can grow 60 centimeters tall and have white to pinkish flowers.

Details

Order:

Brassicales

Family:

Brassicaceae

Genus:

Lepidium

Chemistry:

Garden cress is rich in vitamins A, C, and K. It contains dietary minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium. Raw cress is 89% water, 6% carbohydrates (including 1% dietary fiber), 3% protein and less than 1% fat.

Uses:

Garden cress is used in various culinary applications, including soups, sandwiches, and salads. It can be consumed as sprouts or used as a peppery seasoning. The seeds are also utilized in Ayurveda and traditional medicine, particularly as a medicinal herb for various ailments. The plant is often used in educational settings to demonstrate plant growth due to its quick germination and development.

Flowering time:

Spring and Summer

Sowing time:

Early Spring to Mid-Autumn

Plant height:

60 cm (24 inches)

Flower color:

White to pinkish

Suitable habitat:

Garden cress thrives in well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun. It is suitable for hydroponic cultivation and prefers slightly alkaline water.

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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