Licht
Bright, 12–14 h; it grows leggy in too little light.
Water geven
Keep constantly moist, never dry out — cress only germinates and grows with steady moisture.
Temperatuur
15–22 °C; cool and fast, heat makes it bitter.
Luchtvochtigheid
55–70 %, higher during germination.
Streefwaarden per methode en fase
| Fase | pH | EC (mS/cm) | Water °C | Lucht °C | Vocht % | Licht u | Duur (dagen) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kieming | 5.8–6.5 | 0.2–0.6 | 16–22 | 15–22 | 65–80 | 12 | 3 |
| Zaailing | 5.8–6.5 | 0.6–1 | 16–22 | 15–22 | 60–70 | 14 | 7 |
| Oogst | 5.8–6.5 | 0.8–1.2 | 16–22 | 15–22 | 55–65 | 14 | 10 |
| Fase | pH | EC (mS/cm) | Water °C | Lucht °C | Vocht % | Licht u | Duur (dagen) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kieming | 6.1–6.8 | 0.2–0.6 | — | 15–22 | 65–80 | 12 | 3 |
| Zaailing | 6.1–6.8 | 0.6–1 | — | 15–22 | 60–70 | 14 | 7 |
| Oogst | 6.1–6.8 | 0.8–1.2 | — | 15–22 | 55–65 | 14 | 10 |
| Fase | pH | EC (mS/cm) | Water °C | Lucht °C | Vocht % | Licht u | Duur (dagen) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kieming | 5.8–6.5 | 0.2–0.6 | 16–22 | 15–22 | 65–80 | 12 | 3 |
| Zaailing | 5.8–6.5 | 0.6–1 | 16–22 | 15–22 | 60–70 | 14 | 7 |
| Oogst | 5.8–6.5 | 0.8–1.2 | 16–22 | 15–22 | 55–65 | 14 | 10 |
Veelvoorkomende problemen
Damping-off (Pythium) when too warm-wet and sown densely; mould in still air. Sow thinly and ventilate.
Pests & diseases
| Pest / Disease | Symptom | Organic treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Flea beetles | tiny holes in leaves (outdoors) | fleece cover, keep moist |
| Damping-off | seedlings collapse | avoid overwatering, good airflow |
Edible parts
- Leaves · edible from Zaailing — as microgreen/sprout
- Seeds · edible from Vruchtzetting
Opbrengsttechnieken
Cut just above the substrate with scissors once the first true leaves appear — usually a single harvest, then re-sow.
Propagation & pollination
- Method
- seed
- Germination time
- 2 days
- Germination temp
- 15-20 °C
- Sowing depth
- 0.2 cm
- Pollination
- self
- Hand pollination needed
- no
germinates extremely fast
Companion planting
🔴 Bad neighbours: Coriander (Cilantro)
Flavor
sharp, mustardy, peppery
Storage
Harvest fresh and eat right away.
History
Garden cress comes from Western Asia and Egypt and is one of the oldest cultivated plants of all.
Nutrition
Rich in vitamin C, iron and pungent mustard oils.
Sources
Met Florabase log je pH, EC en alle metingen — voor altijd gratis.
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