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Watercress Seeds

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

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
5 - 8

HEIGHT
24 - 36 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Late spring through summer

BLOOM COLOR
Mix

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.8

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
3 - 7

HEIGHT
16 - 24 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Mid summer to early fall

BLOOM COLOR
Green

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Rich, well-drained soil, pH 5.6 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
7 - 11

HEIGHT
14 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Mid spring to late summer

BLOOM COLOR
Purple

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Light, sandy soil, pH 5.6 - 7.5

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

HOUSE PLANT
Yes

SEASON
Biennial

USDA ZONES
5 - 10

HEIGHT
40 - 55 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Late spring to mid summer

BLOOM COLOR
Pink

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Grows in any type of soil, pH 6.6 - 7.8

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
5 - 9

HEIGHT
20 - 24 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Mid summer to early fall

BLOOM COLOR
Yellow

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Well drained, dry, rocky, poor soils

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
4 - 9

HEIGHT
36 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Summer

BLOOM COLOR
Purple

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

HOUSE PLANT
No

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
3 - 9

HEIGHT
24 - 36 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Summer

BLOOM COLOR
Yellow

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained soil of average fertility

DEER RESISTANT
Yes
About...
(Nasturtium Officinale) - Watercress seeds are grown for both a culinary as well as a 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.MORE HERB OPTIONS
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
Watercress (Nasturtium Officinale) - Watercress 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.
Bright white blooms
Watercress produces white flowers in mid-summer which are very attractive to bees and the plants are highly ornamental in home ponds.

Herb seed | watercress
How to grow
How To Grow Watercress From Seed: Start seeds for an indoor herb garden. Place the containers in a tray of water and keep the water constantly supplied. Fluorescent lamps or growing lights are needed. The seeds can be started indoors 6 weeks before the last expected frost and then transplanted outdoors. The ideal setting is along a pond or stream bank.
- Sowing Rate: 15 - 20 seeds per plant
- Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts bees and birds
- Depth: 1/4 inch

Plant Specifications
As a medicinal herb, it has long been used to treat sore throats and sinus congestion. It is very rich in vitamins and minerals and in alternative medicine, it is used for a wide variety of ailments. Some other common names that watercress is called are: water rocket, water radish, and hedge mustard. It is in the mustard family.
- Height: 12 - 24 inches
- USDA Zones: 5 - 11
- Season: Perennial