{"title":"Cress Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sowtrueseed.mom\/pages\/vegetable-seeds\"\u003eVegetable Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"creasy-greens","title":"Cress Seeds - Creasy Greens","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarbarea verna\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCreasy greens, also known as Upland Cress, Early Winter Cress, or Belle Isle Cress, are prized in Southern Appalachia as one of the first edible plants to emerge in spring. These greens are loaded with vitamin C and other vitamins, and have historically played an important role in the diets of many people with little access to fresh vegetables in winter. “Creasies” have a spicy kick similar to watercress, but they are easier to grow since they will thrive just about anywhere you throw down the seeds, even in poor soil. Though the plant is native to Europe, it has easily naturalized in the Southeastern US, and will do the same in your garden if you allow it to go to seed. Plants grow 4-6\" tall. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 gram packet contains a minimum of 500 seeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Cress -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37500572696745,"sku":"129-001-1-C","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/Cress_Upland_Creasy-_Greens-1_logo.jpg?v=1751475314"},{"product_id":"cress-watercress","title":"Cress Seeds - Watercress","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNasturtium officinale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOne of the oldest known leaf vegetables consumed by humans, for good reason! A member of the mustard family (and not closely related to Nasturtiums, the edible flower, despite the latin name), these greens are highly rich in vitamins, and used in salads to impart a delicious, peppery mustard-like flavor. Watercress is semi-aquatic and is ideal for hydroponic systems, but you don’t need a fancy set up to grow it at home. It will grow perfectly well in very consistently moist soil in a pot. The key is to keep your watercress’s roots moist at all times, without allowing them to sit in stagnant water. These greens are perennial and cold-hardy and can be harvested year-round once established, though they are best in the cool seasons, as the flavor becomes bitter in hot weather. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOne important note: Watercress grows in the edges of fresh, running streams in the wild, and if you are lucky enough to have such a spot on your property, you could plant your watercress there - but be careful! Wild-harvested watercress is known to sometimes harbor parasites that are carried by livestock, even after washing. Only clean headwaters with no chance of agricultural runoff should be used for cultivation. We recommend using a growing container and not taking your chances! P\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eerennial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e0.25 gram packet contains a minimum of 500 seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Cress -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6905452396586,"sku":"129-004-1-C","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/Watercress_GoogleImage-e1464203982302.jpg?v=1571732114"}],"url":"https:\/\/sowtrueseed.mom\/collections\/cress.oembed","provider":"Sow True Seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}