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
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