🌿 Watercress

(Watercress)

Scientific name: Nasturtium officinale

Description

Watercress is a fast-growing aquatic leafy vegetable prized for its crisp texture, peppery flavor, and high nutritional value. It thrives in moist or shallow water conditions and is widely used in salads, soups, sandwiches, and stir-fried dishes.

Key Points

• Fresh, peppery-tasting leaves
• Rich in vitamins A, C, and K
• Fast-growing and easy to harvest
• Suitable for hydroponic and aquatic cultivation
• Excellent edible leafy vegetable

Care

☀️ Full sun to partial shade
💧 Requires consistently moist soil or shallow running water
🌱 Rich, fertile soil or hydroponic growing medium
✂️ Harvest regularly to encourage continuous growth
🌡 Prefers cool to warm temperatures (10–25°C)

Size

📏 Plant height: 10–15 cm (excluding pot)

Perfect for:

🥗 Edible gardens • 🪴 Hydroponic systems • 💧 Water gardens • 🌿 Kitchen gardens • 🌱 Organic vegetable growing

Important Note

📌 Watercress grows best with a constant supply of clean water.
📌 Regular harvesting promotes fresh new growth and improves plant productivity.

📸 Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual plant appearance, size, and color may vary depending on season and growth conditions.