{"product_id":"fothergills-salad-leaves-cress-fine-curled-seeds","title":"Fothergill's Salad Leaves Cress Fine Curled Seeds","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Lepidium sativum, a highly refined, premium and reliable selection within the fast-sprouting garden cress family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardy Annual (grown as a rapid indoor microgreen or sprout crop), germinating with astonishing speed within days of sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntricate Fine-Curled Leaves:\u003c\/b\u003e Produces delicate, heavily frilled, and vibrant green baby fronds that lend a highly sophisticated, airy texture and an attractive visual touch to home culinary styling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eZesty Peppery Punch:\u003c\/b\u003e Despite its dainty appearance, this variety packs a robust, punchy, and refreshing peppery kick that instantly elevates the flavor profile of any dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTrue Year-Round Cultivation:\u003c\/b\u003e Completely unbothered by external weather or seasons; sow individual batches inside your home from January through to December for a constant, 365-day harvesting cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLightning-Fast Harvests:\u003c\/b\u003e One of the absolute fastest edible crops on earth; your seedlings will be fully ready to snip, assemble, and eat in as little as 7 to 10 days from the initial sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePerfect for Beginners \u0026amp; Kids:\u003c\/b\u003e Due to its foolproof, rapid growth, it serves as the ideal introduction to gardening for young children, school projects, or absolute beginners with limited outdoor space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKitchen Versatility:\u003c\/b\u003e The definitive, classic garnish for British egg-and-cress afternoon tea sandwiches, a crisp topper for gourmet summer salads, and a beautiful peppery finish floated over hot, winter vegetable soups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing Position:\u003c\/b\u003e For indoor windowsill crops, sow seeds thickly directly onto the surface of a shallow tray filled with moist seed compost, or even on layers of damp kitchen paper or cotton wool. Press the seeds down gently to ensure good contact, but do not bury or cover them with soil. Place on a bright, warm indoor windowsill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuccessional Sowing:\u003c\/b\u003e To maintain a continuous, never-ending supply right at your fingertips, sow small, fresh pinches of seed every 7 to 14 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMoisture Control:\u003c\/b\u003e Ensure the growing medium stays consistently moist but never swimming in water. Mist carefully with a spray bottle daily to keep the delicate roots hydrated without dislodging the emerging seedlings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHarvesting Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Once the seedlings reach roughly 5cm (2in) tall and open their first set of vibrant green leaves, use a sharp pair of kitchen scissors to snip the stems off cleanly just above the base line, rinse, and serve immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57561400115583,"sku":"FTG-47369","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/Fothergill_s_Salad_Leaves_Cress_Fine_Curled_Seeds.jpg?v=1779190563","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-salad-leaves-cress-fine-curled-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}