Watercress Seeds

Watercress is a fast-growing leafy plant known for its crisp texture and mild peppery flavor. It thrives in cool, moist environments and is a popular choice for home gardeners who enjoy fresh greens. This variety produces abundant tender leaves ideal for salads, sandwiches, and garnishing dishes. Easy to grow, it can be cultivated in containers, gardens, or shallow water beds.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Leafy aquatic perennial grown as an annual

• Variety Name: Watercress

• Growth Habit: Low, sprawling, and dense foliage

• Maturity: Ready for harvest in about 30–50 days from sowing

• Growing Season: Cool-season crop; prefers mild temperatures

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–9 (can be grown in cooler zones during spring or fall)

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 8–9: February–April and September–October

  • Zones 6–7: March–May and August–September

  • Zones 4–5: April–May and August

• Light Requirements: Partial sun to light shade

• Soil Needs: Moist, nutrient-rich soil or shallow water beds

• Watering: Requires constant moisture for best growth

• Uses: Fresh salads, sandwiches, soups, and garnishes