Item Number: SNV8417
Watercress Greens Seeds (Organic)
Watercress Greens Seeds (Organic)
Watercress Greens - Crisp Leaves with a Tangy Flavor
Watercress - Nasturtium officinale
Tender Perennial Crisp and wonderful in salads and sandwiches. This member of the brassica family has been eaten and cultivated for over three millennia. Like its mustard cousins, it has crisp leaves with a tangy flavor. Grows in USDA zones 1-5 as an annual and in USDA zones 6-9 as a perennial.
Did You Know? King Xerxes of Persia ordered his troops to eat watercress to keep them healthy during long marches.
Soil Temperature: 60°F
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Germination: 10 Days
Height At Maturity: 6"-12"
Days to Maturity: 50-60 Days
Sun/Shade: Partial Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 4"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 100 Seeds
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Description
Description
Watercress - Nasturtium officinale
Tender Perennial Crisp and wonderful in salads and sandwiches. This member of the brassica family has been eaten and cultivated for over three millennia. Like its mustard cousins, it has crisp leaves with a tangy flavor. Grows in USDA zones 1-5 as an annual and in USDA zones 6-9 as a perennial.
Did You Know? King Xerxes of Persia ordered his troops to eat watercress to keep them healthy during long marches.
Soil Temperature: 60°F
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Germination: 10 Days
Height At Maturity: 6"-12"
Days to Maturity: 50-60 Days
Sun/Shade: Partial Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 4"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 100 Seeds
Peaceful VPeaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand seeds 
are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s). Peaceful Valley brand vegetable seeds are all non-GMO and Certified Organic.
Buy with confidence and plant the best!alley brand vegetable seeds are all non-GMO and Certified Organic.
Buy with confidence and plant the best!
Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Shipping Weight: 0.0 lb
Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H
Features
Features
- Open-Pollinated
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Soil and Water: Watercress loves to grow in rich, soggy soil high in organic matter. It can also be grown in a stream or a bucket with standing water.
Planting and Growing: When growing it as an annual- sow seeds indoors before frost, harden off and transplant after frost. When growing it as a perennial- sow indoors, or direct seed after frost, keeping soil very moist.
Harvesting and Storage: Cut like any other green. Best eaten soon after harvest.
Useful Information
Useful Information
Guarantee
Guarantee
Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).
