Application – What healing or caring effect?
Cress is known for its high vitamin C, iron, calcium, and folic acid content. Because it's very easy to cultivate, even in winter, it's a particularly suitable alternative when fruits and vegetables become somewhat scarce.
Botanical – What kind of plant is this?
The classic garden cress, which we also find as a cultivated plant in our country, comes from the Brassicaceae family. Cress probably originated in Western or Central Asia, where it can still be found growing wild.
Cress is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of up to 50 cm. Cress flowers are white to pink.
Interesting facts – What else is there to learn?
Cress was mentioned in Greek writings as early as the first hundred years after Christ. At that time, it could not yet be cultivated on a large scale due to its growing conditions. The winter-hardy version of cress probably has its roots in the Middle East and did not become widespread until much later.
TEXT: Merle Hildebrandt
