GROWING GUIDE FOR PERSIAN CRESS

1. Sow the seeds: Persian cress seeds can be sown directly into the soil

or started indoors in seed trays. Sow the seeds thinly and cover with a

light layer of soil or vermiculite. Keep the soil moist until the seeds

germinate, which usually takes 7-10 days.

2. Provide adequate light: Persian cress prefers full sun to partial

shade. If starting seeds indoors, provide them with adequate light

using grow lights or placing the seed trays near a sunny window.

3. Watering: Wrinkled cress is drought-tolerant, but it prefers consistent

moisture. Water regularly, but do not over-water to prevent the soil

from becoming waterlogged.

4. Fertilising: Persian cress does not require fertilisation, but you can

provide a light application of a balanced fertiliser when the plants are

about 3-4 weeks old.

5. Harvesting: Persian cress can be harvested once the leaves are large

enough to use. You can harvest the entire plant or simply pluck off the

outer leaves. The leaves will have a milder flavour when they are

young.

6. Pests and Diseases: Persian cress is relatively pest and disease free,

but it can be affected by aphids, whiteflies, and fungal diseases such as

powdery mildew if the air is too humid.

7. Note: Persian cress is a cool-season crop, it can be planted in spring

or fall and it can grow in a wide range of soil pH and nutrient levels.