Watercress is high in vitamins A and C. The small, crisp, dark green leaves have a peppery flavor. Watercress is a wonderful addition to sandwiches, spreads, and salads. Watercress loves moist, even wet environments and should be harvested when young. Watercress is a relative of mustard greens. The crisp leaves have a fresh peppery flavor that perks up any dish. This hardy perennial grows wild along streams and can be cultivated in moist soil.
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