Sarah Wilkins
3 September 2022
Welcome to the complete guide to growing Cress in Perth. In this guide, we will cover everything you will need to know to grow Cress in your own home.
Growing herbs at home is so very easy, and is also super satisfying to do. Before we have even harvested these herbs for all their health benefits, we get the therapeutic effects of being involved in their growth.
Best time to grow Cress in Perth
The best time to grow this delicious herb in Perth, is between All year.
If you are considering growing it elsewhere, you better check local weather and seasonal conditions.
Will Cress grow in a pot?
Yes, it will grow fine in a good pot with quality soil.
How much sun is best?
Cress thrives when it is positioned in a spot that gets Morning sun, part shade.
If you find that the leaves start to brown, try moving it in shade, or via versa. Each area can have its own peculiar conditions.
Best soil to grow Cress
If you are growing Cress in Perth, you’ll find that it prefers a Sandy loam and will be very happy with it.
You can find potting mix that will do that just fine, or add some to your garden bed before planting.
How often should I water?
Cress needs Regular watering. There are self watering pots available if you plan to grow it in a pot, or you can just get in a regular habit of checking the soil each day or two.
When can I harvest Cress?
You can harvest Cress at its prime, which is around at maturity.
What to propagate
You can plant Cress from Seeds, and place each plant around 2.5-5 centimetres apart.
Frequency in growing Cress
Cress is a Perennial herb.
Did you know?
Here are two interesting herb facts that you may not be aware of.
Fact 1: In India, Ayurveda medicine has used many herbs such as turmeric possibly as early as 4,000 BC.
Fact 2: Egyptian schools of herbalists have existed since 3000 BC.
These make growing Cress in your own Perth yard even more special, in my opinion.
Enjoy growing Cress in Perth
I hope you enjoy growing Cress in your own home.
It really is a wonderful herb to grow here in Western Australia, and you will also enjoy that it saves you money from buying dried versions or fresh (expensive) cuttings from the shops.
I hope you found this guide useful, happy growing!
