Cress Seeds - Upland

Upland Cress Herb Garden Seeds

Upland Cress Herb Growing Habits

Non-GMO (Barbarea verna) Upland Cress plants grow as upright cool-season herbs with fast growth. This biennial cress is often grown as a hardy annual with low-growth reaching only 4-6" tall. As Upland Cress develops jagged bright-green leaves, you can pinch back the younger tops to enjoy crisp and peppery flavors similar to radish. The baby green leaves of your heirloom herbs will be ready for an early harvest in late spring or fall, as Upland Cress is best used at its peak flavor. As the warm temperatures start to rise, your Upland Cress will begin to bolt as their seeds develop, before blooming small yellow flowers.

The Microgreen Benefits of Upland Cress Garden Herb

Upland Cress, also known as "European greens" will provide options for fresh salads throughout the season. You can harvest your baby green cress leaves early to add as a crisp and peppery addition to salads or as a bright garnish to wraps. Upland Cress is easy to successfully grow as microgreens, as this variety reaches peak flavor sooner than later. Make a homemade tzatziki sauce by blending up cress microgreens with garlic, yogurt or sour cream, lemon or mint, and olive oil to pair with lamb tacos or simply as a dip for pita bread!