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Watercress Seeds

Watercress Seeds

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With a peppery and pungent flavor, this ancient plant is popular around the world for its nutritional and medicinal value. High in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as providing potassium and calcium, watercress has been studied for its antioxidant properties. At home along streams and lakes, watercress can also be grown in moist, partly shady gardens and indoors in containers.

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Variety Info

Family: Brassicaceae

Native: Uncertain

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 6–9, otherwise grown as an annual

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Plant Dimensions: 10"–14" tall

Variety Info: Small, roundish, light green leaves with a peppery, pungent flavor and scent.

Attributes: Good for Containers

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 50°–60°F.

When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. When growing indoors, keep continually moist.

Days to Emerge: 5–15 days

Seed Depth: ¼"

Seed Spacing: 1"

Row Spacing: 6"

Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 4"

Growing Info

Harvesting: When plants are 4"–6" tall, clip sprigs off the top; the tips are the sweetest, most tender part of the plant. In mild climates, harvest during the cooler parts of the year.

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  • Sherry R.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jan 4, 2025
    5 Stars

    I am growing your seeds in Baja sur

    I bring them with me every year. This is the first year I have planted watercress and it did terrific. Time to eat it !

    Most of the seeds get planted in its with oracle grow dirt . I also grow your 63 day corn but it goes in the ground. Many bugs and critters here so pots work best. The corn is about 1 foot tall after 30 days !

  • Elba C.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Dec 1, 2024
    5 Stars

    My favorite garden / farm site.

  • Marcella G.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 13, 2024
    5 Stars

    I’ve been using BI seeds for while and it never disappoints me. I was looking for watercress at the stores and I could never find it, so I ordered online. Excellent quality seeds and amazing fast shipment. I loved my watercress seed and certainly would buy again.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
  • Alicia B.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 14, 2024
    5 Stars

    My plants are growing well. Love the packaging and am super happy with the service. My seeds arrive beautifully packaged and on time !!!! Thank you so much!

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Maria Z.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    May 24, 2024
    5 Stars

    Easy to grow. Lush plant! Recommended to those who love watercress.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate