Watercress
Nasturtium officinafe
HOW TO GROW WATERCRESS
Start indoors 6 weeks before last frost. Direct sow outside 2-4 weeks before last frost, seed 1/2” apart, thin to 4”. An aquatic, water-loving plant, it grows along streams, lakes, or in a container that sits in a tray of water, slightly alkaline pH about 7.0, to keep moist. Seeds require light to germinate, press into soil, do not cover. Soil pH 6.6-7.8. Hardiness zones 6-10. Perennial.
Usual seed life 4–5 years.
Planting Depth surface requires light
Soil Temp. Germ. 65-75˚F
Days to Germ. 10-15
Plant Spacing 9-12
Row Spacing 9-12
Days To Maturity 60
Part Shade, Wet Climate
Usual seed life 4–5 years.
Planting Depth surface requires light
Soil Temp. Germ. 65-75˚F
Days to Germ. 10-15
Plant Spacing 9-12
Row Spacing 9-12
Days To Maturity 60
Part Shade, Wet Climate
- 400 Seeds$3.50
- 4000 Seeds$12.50
- 1 Ounce$35.00
Mainly used as a garnish or as an addition to salads, strong with a characteristic peppery hotness. Harvested most of the year, can give up to 10 pickings annually. Rich vitamins A, C and K, potassium, iron and calcium. Used as diuretic, blood purifier and may inhibit the growth of breast cancer. Traditional treatme...
Mainly used as a garnish or as an addition to salads, strong with a characteristic peppery hotness. Harvested most of the year, can give up to 10 pickings annually. Rich vitamins A, C and K, potassium, iron and calcium. Used as diuretic, blood purifier and may inhibit the growth of breast cancer. Traditional treatment for scurvy since the mid 1600s. Tags: Color: Green, Seed: Safe Seed Pledge.
Native to Europe. First cultivated in 1808 by horticulturist William Bradbery along the River Ebbsfleet in Kent, England.
Native to Europe. First cultivated in 1808 by horticulturist William Bradbery along the River Ebbsfleet in Kent, England.
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