WATERCRESS SEEDS (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. It produces white flowers in mid-summer which are very attractive to bees. Watercress plants are highly ornamental. 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. SOWING: Sow indoors: January - December Sow outdoors: April - May Season: Perennial Height: 12 inches (30 cm) Bloom Season: May - October Harvesting: June - December Environment: Full Sun to partial shade Germination Time 7 - 14 days Temperature: 10 - 15 C / 50 - 60 F Depth: press into the 1/4 inch (0.8 cm) Plant Spacing: 8 - 12 Inches (20 - 30 cm) |
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