Lepidium sativum
Garden cress
Common names: cress, pepperweed
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Description
Garden cress (Lepidium sativum) is a fast-growing green that can be harvested for its sharp, peppery seedlings within a few days. It thrives on a windowsill or in a garden bed and provides fresh vitamins year‑round. Its peppery flavor makes it a popular seasoning for breads, quark, and salads.
Care instructions
Scatter seeds densely on damp kitchen paper, cotton, or fine soil and keep them consistently moist, spray with a spray bottle if possible. Grow in a bright spot without harsh midday sun; germination occurs in 2 to 3 days. Trim the sprouts with scissors when they reach about 5 cm tall, and re‑seed every few days.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
sandy, loamy, humus-rich, well-drained, moist
Feeding
Light feeder
Companion planting
Good neighbors
legume family (Fabaceae)
particularly well establishedLeguminous plants collect nitrogen in the soil, from which Brassicaceae benefit as heavy feeders.
For example PeaBush beanPole beanBroad beanMarker peaSugar pea and 31 more species in the catalogue
Source: classic companion planting (DACH-Gartenpraxis)
carrot family (Apiaceae)
You can pair celery and dill with all Brassicaceae because they repel the cabbage whitefly with their scent, a proven companion.
For example celery rootDillParsleyCarrot fennelCorianderCelery (Stalk Celery) and 18 more species in the catalogue
Source: Bio-Gärtnerei Mixed-culture Practice
mint family (Lamiaceae)
You will notice that the intense scent of basil, thyme, and others confuses the cabbage whitefly and keeps it away from the cabbage family.
For example LavenderThymeBasilRosemarySageHyssop and 31 more species in the catalogue
Source: bio-gardening intercropping practice
nasturtium family (Tropaeolaceae)
Nasturtium serves as a trap plant for you. Aphids and cabbage whiteflies prefer it over the brassicaceae next to it.
For example Tropaeolum majusMashua
Source: Trap plant practice in organic horticulture
Companion planting is partly traditional gardening lore. Where the reason is known, it is given.
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