Watercress
Watercress
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Description
This is true Watercress (Nasturtium officinale), a fast-growing perennial in the mustard family. Easy to grow and produces small, succulent leaves with tiny white edible flowers. A nutritionally dense, dark leafy green that’s great for a peppery snap in salads, wraps, and soups. As the name implies, this plant loves water, so keep the soil wet. Good for containers and hydroponic gardens.
- Spicy and succulent
- Prefers wet soil
- Good for containers
- Good for hydroponics
SEED PLANTING TIPS
- Botanical name: Nasturtium officinale
- Life cycle: Perennial
- Hardiness zones: 5-11
- Planting season: Spring
- Days to maturity: 50-60 days
- Depth to plant seeds: 1/4″ deep
- Days to germinate (sprout): 5-15 days
- Germination soil temps: 50F-60F
- Spacing between plants: 8″-12″ apart
- Spacing between rows: 18″-24″ apart
- # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
- Soil types: Clay, sandy, loamy, chalky, rich, wet, poorly drained
- Soil pH: 6.5-7.5
- Sun needs: Full sun
- Water needs: High – keep soil saturated
- Cold stratify: No
- Frost tolerant: No
- Heat tolerant: No
- Drought tolerant: No
- Deer resistant: No
- Culinary use: Yes
- Medicinal use: Yes
Watercress is a leafy green known for its health properties.
- Grows well in containers
- Hardy to wet soil
- Produces small, succulent leaves
- Rapidly growing, perennial plant native to Europe and Asia
- High in Vitamins A and C
Additional information
| Size | Sampler Pack (Appx. 50 seeds), Large Pack (Appx. 1,000 seeds) |
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