{"product_id":"land-cress","title":"Upland Cress Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eLand cress is a hardy leafy plant cultivated for its tasty, peppery leaves, offering an excellent alternative to watercress or spinach. Well-suited to Canadian gardens, it thrives in cool conditions. Its dark green leaves are nutritious, tender, and perfect for salads, sandwiches, or cooked dishes. Fast-growing and very resilient, it is ideal for small spaces and low-maintenance gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere to Grow Land Cress?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis versatile plant grows well in zones 3 to 9 and prefers partial shade or dappled light. It adapts to various soil types but performs best in well-drained soil with regular watering. It is easily grown in containers, raised beds, or directly in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHistory and Traditional Uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLand cress (also known as American cress or Belle Isle Cress) has been used for centuries as a nutritious vegetable in European and North American gardens. Its spicy flavor and ease of cultivation made it a popular choice when watercress was difficult to grow. Rich in vitamin C, it was historically consumed in early spring for its toning and purifying properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZones 8–9: Direct sow from early spring to fall for almost continuous harvests.\u003cbr\u003eZones 5–7: Sow from March to September; self-seeds easily for prolonged harvests.\u003cbr\u003eZones 3–4: Sow in spring after frosts or in late summer for an autumn harvest; mulching recommended for protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1915\" data-start=\"1620\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Land Cress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 0.5 cm (¼ in) deep in partial shade, then thin to 10–15 cm (4–6 in) apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist, especially in hot or dry weather.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick young outer leaves as needed; plants will continue to produce.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow some plants to go to seed to ensure natural reseeding for the next season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow mature plants to go to seed and produce pods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Harvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e When pods are dry on the plant, harvest them and gently crush to release the seeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying and Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry completely before storing in a cool, dark place. Seeds remain viable for up to 4 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644644319600,"sku":"MF-GREENS-011","price":5.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/magic_edit_TUFISDRZWVA3eFkjMSNhYjlkODFkMTJhODMyMGVhNjQzMDliZjQ0MDNiNGUzZCMyMjUjI1RSQU5TRk9STUFUSU9OX1JFUVVFU1Q.jpg?v=1777137123","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en\/products\/land-cress","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}