HERBS/ GREENS - GARDEN CRESS - 30 SEEDS

Garden cress (commonly known as aliv in Marathi, or halim in Hindi, is a green, cool-season perennial plant used as a leafy vegetable, typically used as a garnish. Undisturbed, the plant can grow to a height of two feet with minimal maintenance. When mature, garden cress produces white or light-pink flowers, and small seed pods. It has long leaves at the bottom of the stem and small, bright-green, feather-like leaves arranged on opposite sides of its stalks at the top.

Nutrition profile
Garden cress is an important source of iron, folic acid, calcium, vitamins C, E and A. The seed contains arachidic and linoleic fatty acids. The seeds are high in calories and protein, whereas the leaves are an excellent source of vitamin A, C and folate.

Values for 100g of garden cress leaves
Energy30 Kcal
Carbohydrates5.5 g
Dietary fibre1.1 g
Protein2.6 g
Fat0.7 g
Vitamin A346 mcg
Folate80 mcg
Vitamin C69 mg
Calcium81 mg
Iron1.3 mg
Both the leaves and stems of cress can be eaten raw in salads or sandwiches, and are sometimes called cress sprouts. If stored in plastic, it can last up to five days in a refrigerator. To prolong the life of cress, place the stems in a glass container with water and cover them, refrigerating the cress until it is needed.

  Growing Guide included