Baby Leaf "American Land Cress" – Seeds (Barbarea verna)

American Land Cress is a fast-growing, peppery leafy green ideal for baby leaf salads, sandwiches, and garnishes. Known for its crisp texture and tangy flavor, it adds a fresh, zesty note to spring and summer dishes.

Easy to grow and quick to harvest, this hardy green thrives in both garden beds and containers, making it perfect for continuous salad production.

How to Grow

• Sow outdoors: March – September

• Plant spacing: 5–10 cm between seedlings

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil

• Care: Keep soil moist; thin seedlings to encourage tender growth

Key Features

• Fast-growing, peppery leafy green for salads and garnishes

• Tender baby leaves ideal for continuous harvest

• Hardy and adaptable to garden beds or containers

• Adds crisp texture and zesty flavor to dishes

• Easy to cultivate for home gardeners

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 20–30 days after sowing

• Pick leaves regularly to encourage new growth and maintain tenderness.

Short Tip

Harvest young leaves for the best flavor and continuously sow every 2–3 weeks for a fresh, ongoing supply.