100 Watercress Seeds

Watercress (Nasturtium Officinale) seeds are grown for both a culinary and medicinal herb. It is a succulent, leafy plant that thrives in marshes, bogs and water gardens. The lobed leaves can be eaten raw, cooked or dried. They have a pungent flavor and are crisp.

It needs to be harvested before the buds appear as the leaves turn bitter after flowering. It is a fast-growing plant that prefers partial shade. It produces white flowers in mid-summer which are very attractive to bees. Watercress plants are highly ornamental.

Herb Specifications

• Season: Perennial
• USDA Zones: 5 - 11
• Height: 12 - 24 inches
• Bloom Season: Late spring to mid summer
• Bloom Color: White
• Environment: Partial shade
• Soil Type: Varying soil types as long as they are saturated, pH 6.5 - 7.5

Planting Directions

• Temperature: 50 - 60F
• Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days
• Light Required: No
• Depth: 1/4 inch
• Sowing Rate: 15 - 20 seeds per plant
• Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
• Plant Spacing: 9 - 12 inches

Quantity: 100 Seeds