Belle Isle Cress, Organic
$3.25
$3.55
Very dark green, deeply lobed glossy leaves are exceptionally nutritious.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - Named for an island on which shipwrecked 17th-century Portuguese sailors survived the winter thanks to this little plant. Rich in Vitamin C, calcium, iron, and especially Vitamin A. Best quality in cooler weather. Belle Isle Cress is a fantastic substitute for watercress.
Characteristics:
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
Early spring/late fall crop
Upright habit
50 days
1/32 oz approx.
Instructions -
Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Specialty greens are a broad category of leafy plants, many of which are cold hardy and fast-growing. Crops in this group are gaining popularity due to their ease of culture and unique flavors and colors.
Plant 1/8" deep
Plant 12-18" apart
Plant thin to 4"
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability
Garden Cress Herb
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - Looking to add a little zing to your salads and sandwiches? This herb will do the trick! It flourishes whether planted in containers or in the garden, producing ruffled leaves with a refreshing peppery flavor. Quick to grow, it is also quick to bolt so consider succession sowings. 14-30 days.
Characteristics:
New for 2022
Works well in containers or in the garden
Refreshing peppery flavor
Quick to grow
14-30 days
250 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors when soil is warm and all danger of frost has passed. Make successive sowings for continuous summer harvest. Pinch back flower stalks as they appear to keep plants from bolting. Prefers rich, well-drained soil.
Direct Seed: 1" Apart
Direct Seed: 1/8" Deep
Germination: 5-30 Days
Plant Outdoors Thin: 4-6" Apart
Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability