Upland Cress
Upland Cress
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Ships from St. Clair, MI, shipping is the maker's own rate, shown at checkout.
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Upland Cress, also known as Winter Cress or Creasy Greens in the South, is a peppery salad green that grows about 4 to 6 inches tall. Its leaves, shoots, and flower buds are all edible and rich in phytochemicals and flavonoids, and it has been studied by Yale University for cancer-prevention properties.
At a glance
- Type: heirloom, open-pollinated leafy green
- Non-GMO
- Height: about 4 to 6 inches
- Edible parts: leaves, shoots, and flower buds
- Season: cool season
- Sun: full sun to partial shade
Best for
- Salads and salad mixes
- Sandwiches and garnishes
- A watercress alternative
- Cool-season and winter gardens
- Nutrient-dense greens
How to grow
Sow seeds shallowly in cool weather, in full sun to partial shade, and keep soil consistently moist. Harvest leaves young and tender, and grow as a spring, fall, or overwintering crop in mild areas.
Flavor profile
Bright and peppery with a fresh, mustard-like bite similar to watercress.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based family company offering affordable heirloom and non-GMO seeds to help home gardeners grow more for less.
- Packed and shipped by the maker, never a warehouse
- Mix any makers in one cart, one checkout, no account
- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
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- St. Clair, Michigan
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