Editing Cressida (section)

== Characteristics ==

* '''Physical Characteristics''': Garden cress is an annual plant that can grow up to 60 cm (24 inches) tall with many branches on the upper part. It has small white to pinkish flowers and leaves with a curly or flat shape, depending on the variety<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garden_cress</ref><ref>http://gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/scene3673.html</ref>. The leaves have a peppery taste, similar to mustard and watercress<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garden_cress</ref>.
* '''Growing Conditions''': Cress thrives in well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. It prefers moist conditions and can be grown in various mediums, including soil, hydroponics, and even on damp paper or cotton<ref>http://gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/scene3673.html</ref><ref>https://survivalseeds.com.au/blogs/guides/growing-cress</ref>. It is a cool-season crop, making it suitable for early spring or late summer planting<ref>http://gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/scene3673.html</ref>.
* '''Lifecycle''': Garden cress is an annual plant with rapid germination, typically within 2 to 7 days. It can be harvested in as little as two weeks after sowing, making it ideal for succession planting<ref>http://gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/scene3673.html</ref><ref>https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Lepidium+sativum</ref>.

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