Cress Common Plain Seeds – Fast Growing Large Leaf Variety

Cress ‘Common / Plain’ Seeds

Cress ‘Common / Plain’ is a fast-growing, large-leaf variety that is perfect for quick harvests and year-round growing. With its fresh, peppery flavour, it’s ideal for sandwiches, salads, and garnishes.

This variety is incredibly easy to grow, making it a great choice for children, beginners, and indoor growing projects. Seeds germinate quickly and can be grown on a windowsill in pots or trays, providing fresh greens in just a few days.

Reliable, versatile, and rewarding, Common Cress is one of the simplest crops to grow at home.

Key Features

Large-leaf common cress variety

Very fast growing — ready in days

Fresh, peppery flavour

Ideal for indoor windowsill growing

Extremely easy to grow

Perfect for children and beginners

Can be grown all year round

How to Grow Cress ‘Common / Plain’

Sow seeds thinly in trays, pots, or shallow containers filled with moist compost, or even on damp kitchen paper.

Place in a bright position, such as a windowsill. Do not cover seeds heavily — light coverage or none is sufficient.

Keep well-watered at all times to ensure fast, even growth.

Cress will germinate quickly and can be harvested in as little as 5–10 days, once leaves are developed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly does cress grow?
Very quickly — it can be ready to harvest in just a few days.

Can it be grown indoors?
Yes. It is ideal for indoor growing on a windowsill all year round.

Is it suitable for children?
Yes. It is one of the easiest and fastest crops to grow, making it perfect for children.

Do I need special compost?
No. It grows well in most soils, composts, or even on damp paper.

Perfect For

Windowsill growing

Children’s gardening projects

Quick harvest crops

Sandwiches and salads

Beginner gardeners