Garden Cress (Lepidium sativum)
Lepidium sativum, or Garden Cress, is a fast-growing, edible annual herb. Cultivated for its tender, peppery leaves, it is commonly used in salads and as a garnish. It th
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Watering
Keep consistently moist
Soil
Well-draining, fertile, moist loam with a pH of 6.0-7.0.
Temperature
Cool to moderate
Habitat
Outdoor, Indoor
Fertilizer
Minimal to none
Care Requirements
Full sun to partial shade
Partial shade in hot climates
Keep consistently moist
Avoid waterlogging
Well-draining, fertile, moist loam with a pH of 6.0-7.0.
Cool to moderate
10-20 °C ideal
Outdoor, Indoor
Minimal to none
Light feed if soil is poor
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Vegetable, Foliage
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Indoor
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
30-60 cm
Spread
15-30 cm
Growth Rate
Very fast
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Pinnately lobed
Flower Size
2-3 mm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
35000
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderBrassicales
- familyBrassicaceae
- genusLepidium
- speciesLepidium sativum
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes
Garden cress is non-toxic and widely consumed by humans and generally considered safe for pets.