Watercress 'Aqua Large Leaf'
Watercress 'Aqua Large Leaf' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Watercress is a perennial, hardy aquatic creeper that grows naturally in gently flowing streams, it has small white flowers all summer long. The young shoots and leaves are very nutritious with a spicy, peppery taste. It has proven health properties and is rich in vitamin A, C, calcium, iron and folate as well as isothiocyanates which are cancer-fighting compounds. It is used in salads, soups and sandwiches. Watercress can be grown successfully in ponds in full sun; in very moist, partially shaded sites in the garden; or in a large, self-watering pots placed in the shade. Sow the seed in spring or autumn. Suitable for all areas.
Product: Watercress 'Aqua Large Leaf'
Product type: SEED (500)
Botanical name: Nasturtium officinale
Watercress is a perennial, hardy aquatic creeper that grows naturally in gently flowing streams; it has small white flowers all summer long. The young shoots and leaves are very nutritious, rich in vitamins with a spicy, peppery taste. It is used in salads, soups and sandwiches. Watercress can be grown successfully in ponds in full sun; in very moist, partially shaded sites in the garden; or in a large, self-watering pots placed in the shade.
Plant type: Perennial
Plant height: 10 - 15 cm
Sow when: Germinate best at 15 - 22°C soil temp.
All zones: Spring and autumn
Germination: 7 - 15 days
Depth: 5 mm deep and keep very moist
Position: Full sun
Sow where: Sow into seed trays; transplant at 10-15 cm high; alternatively soak a folded paper towel on a saucer & sprinkle the seeds over the surface, keep the towel moist until the seeds germinate & then transplant into small pots
Soil type: Rich, peaty compost with added shell grit; alkaline, pH 7 or above
Harvest: 21 days; harvest with scissors stems 10 cm long
500 seeds per packet
Nasturtium officinale
Perennial
Watercress 'Aqua Large Leaf'
Watercress is a perennial, hardy aquatic creeper that grows naturally in gently flowing streams, it has small white flowers all summer long. The young shoots and leaves are very nutritious with a spicy, peppery taste. It has proven health properties and is rich in vitamin A, C, calcium, iron and folate as well as isothiocyanates which are cancer-fighting compounds. It is used in salads, soups and sandwiches. Watercress can be grown successfully in ponds in full sun; in very moist, partially shaded sites in the garden; or in a large, self-watering pots placed in the shade. Sow the seed in spring or autumn. Suitable for all areas.