Whole plant
Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.
Leafy Greens
Watercress growing guide
A fast-growing perennial leafy vegetable adapted to cool, clean, continuously moist conditions. It can be grown in containers or beds if the root zone never dries out.
7-14 daysGermination
30-60 daysHarvest
15 cmSpacing
0.3 cmSow depth
Full/PartSun
HardyFrost
4 cm/weekWater
6.5-7.5pH
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Botanical reference
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Leaf detail
Leaf shape, edges, colour and vein pattern.
Flower detail
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Harvest / detail
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Growing note
Harvest tender stem tips regularly once plants are established. Use clean irrigation water and do not harvest from contaminated waterways.
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