Watercress
Specialty Greens · Watercress
Heirloom
Nasturtium officinale
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Brassicaceae (Mustard family) · Genus: Nasturtium
Characteristics
Color
Green
Flavor
Spicy / Pungent
Growth Habit
Prostrate / Creeping
Intended Use
Microgreens
Texture
Crisp / Crunchy
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Perennial zone 5+
Annual below
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun, Tolerates Partial Sun
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Moisture
Wet / Saturated
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Germination
4–10 days
at 50–60 °F
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Days to Maturity
50–70 days
Plant Height
Up to 12 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
0-2 Weeks After Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
8-10 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1/8–1/4 in
Seed Spacing
1/2–1 in
Row Spacing
6–12 in
Thin To
4–8 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
50–60 °F
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Soil Temp
50–60 °F
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Air Temp
-10–85 °F
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