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Watercress Seeds
"Rich in vitamins"Sun: Partial Shade/Full Sun
Days to Maturity: 50 Days
Plant Height: 6 in. - 12 in.
Summary
Watercress is high in vitamins A and C. Plants are 6 to 12 inches tall with small, crisp, dark green leaves. Flavorful leaves have a peppery flavor. Wonderful in salads, sandwiches, and vegetarian dishes. Watercress loves moist, even wet environments. Relative of mustard greens.
Quick Facts
- Botanical Name: Nasturtium officinale
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Planting Season: Cool Season
- Plant Type: Aquatic Flowering Herb, Belongs to Cabbage Family
- Features: Open Pollinated, Fast Growing, Container Garden
- Days to Maturity: 50 Days
- Plant Height: 6-12 inches
- Plant Spacing: 6-8 inches
- Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
- Sowing Method: Direct Sow
- Cold Stratification: No
- Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9