How to grow Land Cress

Barbarea verna

Requires moist soils, but is not aquatic like watercress. It will run to seed in dry soils.

Because it is so fast growing, it is usually not necessary to transplant it.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Land cress is a very hardy plant.

These estimates for how long Land cress takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Land cress to germinate?: 9 days
Average 9 days | Min 3 days | Max 20 days (7)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Land cress?: + days
Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Land cress is ready for harvest / bloom?: + 55 days
Average 55 days | Min 13 days | Max 90 days (9)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Land cress?: = days

It has a spicy flavor similar to watercress, but grows on land.

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Barbarea praecox, Campe verna, Erysimum vernum