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.
Average 9 days | Min 3 days | Max 20 days (7)
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Average 55 days | Min 13 days | Max 90 days (9)
It has a spicy flavor similar to watercress, but grows on land.
Early yellowrocket, Upland cress, Dryland cress, Cassabully, Creasy salad, Creasy greens, American land cress
Barbarea praecox, Campe verna, Erysimum vernum