100% Certified Organic & Demeter Certified Bio-Dynamic Seed
Grown, harvested, dried and packed on Transition Farm
NOTE - If ordering from Western Australia, please check the POSTAGE page for further information
Cress 'Pennycress' - **NOT TO WA**
Cress 'Pennycress' - **NOT TO WA**
Thlaspi arvense
**NOT TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA**
Grow ‘Pennycress’ for its structural seed pods. The bright, clean apple-green stems are well branched and loaded with round, textural seed pods. As seed heads mature, they turn the color of wheat. This is a great filler for mixed arrangements and can be dried and used in wreathes and Winter bouquets. Succession planting is recommended if you want to ensure you have it for a long season.
SEED COUNT: 100 approx
Germination: 82% Lot 36301 Jul2023
Seed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information
| Plant Type | Site | Spacing | Height | Sowing Depth |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | Full Sun | 5-10cm apart | 75-90cm | 5mm | 7-14 days @ 7-15 degrees |
50-60 days |
DIRECT SOW - From mid-spring onward, sow 5 seeds every 10cm. Keep soil moist as the seed germinates slowly. Thin to 10-15cm apart. Allow to flower and set seed
TRANSPLANT – Sow in small cells, 3 seeds per cell. Keep mist as seed is slow to germinate. Transplant out as small rosettes 1 cell/15cm.
HARVEST/VASE LIFE - Harvest after the top blooms and seeds are formed all the way to the tip. Expect a vase life of 10 days. To dry, hang upside down in a warm, dry place until firm.
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NOTE – To ensure a steady supply, sow successively every 2 weeks. ‘Pennycress’ can become invasive if seed pods are not harvested.
