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OUT Organic Greens, Watercress (1 oz)

OUT Organic Greens, Watercress (1 oz)

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: 141,748 Seeds

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USDA Certified Organic
Note: This item is made to order and can take up to 3-5 days to prepare.
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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: 141,748 Seeds

Photo by: HealthAliciouNess.com

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.
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Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.1 lb

Dimensions: 4.0"L x 3.0"W x 0.5"H

Features

  • Open-Pollinated

Characteristics

Organic Status: Certified Organic Product
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Fall
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Spring
Growth Habit : Herbaceous
Life Cycle : Tender Perennial
Planting Time : Fall
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Bulk
Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5
Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0
Starting Location : Direct Sow
Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant
Sun Requirements : Partial Sun

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.

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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).

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