Watercress
Plant Size Guide

Watercress
Nasturtium Officinale
days to maturity: 60 days
plant spacing: spreading plant
sunlight requirements: 2-8 hours (likes shade)
look out for: aphids on growing tips, not giving it enough water
harvest notes: plant near an edge or in a pot so that new growth can hang over it, staying clean and making harvest easier
annual
Many people think that they can’t grow watercress unless they set it up in a pond or a kiddie pool, however watercress will thrive in any moist and shady corner of your garden. Be careful not to plant it in a crowded area, as it will crawl throughout your garden like a ground cover and will become harder to harvest if it's allowed to spread wherever it wants. As a crawling plant it makes new roots anywhere where a leaf node has enough moisture or is touching the ground. True watercress is considered a superfood and is pricey at the store so this is a great variety to add to your garden and your diet. Rich in Vitamin C, A, K, B6, riboflavin, and calcium, its peppery taste adds fun flavor and extra nutrition to any salad.
Delivery Details
Delivery Details
When you place your order we head into our greenhouse to select the very best plants we have in stock for your garden. We label them with handwritten compostable wooden labels and pack them in recyclable boxes to keep them safe on their journey. Our delivery partners, Roadie, take it from there and head to the Redlands to pick up your order. Communication and tracking take place via Roadie and your driver will leave your plants in a safe and covered area.
Plant Care
Plant Care
When your plant delivery arrives, make sure you water your new plants thoroughly with a light spray of water (none of this thumb over the hose stuff). We recommend planting them within 10 days of receiving them. If you do intent to wait to plant them, we recommend placing them in a shallow reservoir (like a baking pan) and filling it with half an inch of water so they can drink the water from below while you are at work and place them in an area with plenty of sun. When planting in your garden always add a dash of Organic granular fertilizer, and give them extra water during their first week in their new home, while they adjust. We recommend disturbing the root ball as little as possible during planting.
About Our Plants
About Our Plants
All of our plants are grown in OMRI certified Organic materials (potting mix, fertilizer, seeds, etc.) and include Organic granular fertilizer, living locally-made compost, and have been cared for with healthy microorganisms from compost tea and microbial inoculants. We only use organic pesticides when needed. We only stock varieties that we have experience growing and that are season and climate appropriate for South Florida. Our curated inventory is simple enough for a beginner and interesting enough to keep an advanced gardeners attention, with new and rare varieties being added weekly.
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