Cress variety "Monk's Beard" is an early-maturing and high-yielding variety with a unique appearance and abundant green mass. The plant is characterized by large, dark green leaves with a bluish tint and a delicate waxy coating, which gives them special juiciness and attractiveness. The leaves have an intense aroma due to a high content of essential oils, making this variety especially valuable for use in cooking and preserves.
The plant reaches a height of 60 to 100 cm depending on growing conditions, while the vegetation period from germination to harvest of greens is 32 to 50 days, which allows for an early and abundant harvest. Cress "Monk's Beard" is distinguished by its resistance to major diseases and unfavorable conditions, as well as the fact that it does not go to flowering for a long time, which significantly extends the harvesting period of green mass. Yield can reach 2-2.5 kg per square meter, making the variety attractive for cultivation both on household plots and for commercial purposes.
The variety is versatile in application: it is used fresh, dried, frozen, and canned. Thanks to the rich aroma and taste, cress "Monk's Beard" is excellent for adding to salads, marinades, and other dishes. In addition, an infusion of seeds of this variety is used in folk medicine to support liver function, for cramps and digestive disorders, which highlights its additional value.
