

Nasturtium officinale watercress is a perennial aquatic plant that grows along the edges of ditches, but also in moist soil or in a water tub on the patio. The leaves have a slightly bitter, mustard-like taste and are rich in vitamin C.
The young leaves of the watercress are used to a limited extent in salads, herb butter and soups. Watercress has a cleansing effect and aids digestion.
Nasturtium officinale watercress is a perennial aquatic plant that grows along the edges of ditches, but also in moist soil or in a water tub on the patio. The leaves have a slightly bitter, mustard-like taste and are rich in vitamin C.
The young leaves of the watercress are used to a limited extent in salads, herb butter and soups. Watercress has a cleansing effect and aids digestion.
Sowing time: Sow the watercress seeds March to July in moist soil, plant later in a moist place.
Planting distance: 15cm
Height: 20-50cm
Harvest time: March to September
Flowering time: The watercress blooms small white flowers from May to September.
Storage: Keep the young leaves in cold water.
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Nasturtium officinale watercress is a perennial aquatic plant that grows along the edges of ditches, but also in moist soil or in a water tub on the patio. The leaves have a slightly bitter, mustard-like taste and are rich in vitamin C.
The young leaves of the watercress are used to a limited extent in salads, herb butter and soups. Watercress has a cleansing effect and aids digestion.