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Cress care requirements
water
Keep soil constantly moist but not waterlogged; water daily or twice daily in warm weather. Excellent for hydroponic and microgreen systems.
soil
Light, well-draining seed-starting mix or potting soil. Not demanding; can grow on damp paper towels or cheesecloth.
light
Tolerates partial shade but prefers bright, indirect light. 4–5 hours of sunlight daily sufficient; will grow under grow lights.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Cress
- fiber_manual_recordGrey fuzzy mould on leaves, flowers, or fruit
- fiber_manual_recordBrown rotting tissue
- fiber_manual_recordCollapsed flowers
help
Common causes in Cress
Caused by Botrytis cinerea. Thrives in cool, humid conditions with poor air circulation.
healing
How to treat botrytis (grey mould) in Cress
Remove all affected tissue. Improve air flow. Apply fungicide.
shield
Preventing botrytis (grey mould) in Cress
Good air circulation. Remove dead plant material promptly. Avoid overhead watering.