Watercress (100% True)

Name: Watercress (100% True)
Brand: SeedsNow.com
SKU: 96494
Price: 3.99 USD
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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

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