watercress
water cress or Nasturtium officinale
- approx 2000 seeds
- £2.49
- In stock (shipped within 3-5 working days)
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- Position: full sun
- Soil: moist to wet or boggy soil (will grow shallowly submerged in water)
- Rate of growth: fast
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Related to kale, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts, watercress is a peppery-tasting, leafy herb naturally found growing in gently running water forming dense mats of nutritious, edible foliage. While it prefers a moist spot in full sun, it can be grown indoors in a water-filled container to extend the season. - Growing instructions: Sow seeds into very moist seed compost in pots or trays at 61-64°F (16-18°C). Prefers a shady position to germinate which takes approx. 1-2 weeks. Plant out into reliably moist ground, or a regularly watered windowbox, and pick regularly to ensure juvenility and to prevent premature flowering.
- Sow: April to September
- Harvest: May to November
