Upland Cress · Upland Cress
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Mar 11th |
| Last Frost | Apr 1st |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Apr 1st |
| Harvest Begins | May 6th |
| Harvest Ends | Nov 5th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 45°F
and nights stay above 30°F
before moving outdoors.
Harden off for 5 days first.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 35 |
| Sun Requirements | Part Sun |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 55 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 45 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 30 |
| Harden Off (days) | 5 |
Expert Note: Sow/plant in cool weather and keep consistently moist; Upland cress is more forgiving than watercress but will turn bitter if it dries out or gets too hot.