Lepidium sativum
Life cycle: annual
An herb belonging to the Brassicaceae family originally developed by Frank Morton at Wild Garden Seeds in Oregon. Typically growing in a compact, bushy habit, reaching a height of about 6-12”. Excellent as a microgreen, salad addition, herb, or stand-alone spicy green; has exceptional "heft" - good structure for salads!
Growing conditions: Thrives in cool climates and prefers well-drained, moist soil with full sun to partial shade. Adaptable to many soil conditions.
15 days until harvest; 40-50 to maturity; to 60 days for seed harvest.
Sowing instructions: Sprinkle seed in rows 3-4” apart or broadcast evenly over planting area. Cover with 1/4” of soil. Thin seedlings to 8-12” apart.
Stewardship chain: Grown at Ivory Silo Farm, a certified organic farm in Westport, Massachusetts.
Lot number: IV2401
90% germination rate
Lepidium sativum
Life cycle: annual
An herb belonging to the Brassicaceae family originally developed by Frank Morton at Wild Garden Seeds in Oregon. Typically growing in a compact, bushy habit, reaching a height of about 6-12”. Excellent as a microgreen, salad addition, herb, or stand-alone spicy green; has exceptional "heft" - good structure for salads!
Growing conditions: Thrives in cool climates and prefers well-drained, moist soil with full sun to partial shade. Adaptable to many soil conditions.
15 days until harvest; 40-50 to maturity; to 60 days for seed harvest.
Sowing instructions: Sprinkle seed in rows 3-4” apart or broadcast evenly over planting area. Cover with 1/4” of soil. Thin seedlings to 8-12” apart.
Stewardship chain: Grown at Ivory Silo Farm, a certified organic farm in Westport, Massachusetts.
Lot number: IV2401
90% germination rate
