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«Greek» - Organic Watercress Seeds
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Cress 'Greek' is vigorous and fast growing and suitable for growing indoors throughout the year. They have a spicy, mustardy flavour. Grow on the windowsill in shallow trays or punnets. Grown outdoors it forms a neat mound of bright green.
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Organic Watercress «Greek»
Cress 'Greek' is vigorous and fast growing and suitable for growing indoors throughout the year. They have a spicy, mustardy flavour. Grow on the windowsill in shallow trays or punnets.
Grown outdoors it forms a neat mound of bright green, frilly edged leaves with a clean, fresh taste and a peppery bite! A late summer sowing will carry on cropping into winter if given some protection.
How to Grow
Watercress can be grown from seed, transplants or cuttings. Watercress varieties abound, but the most common home grown variety is Nasturtium officinale. Prior to planting, choose a sunny location and amend the garden soil with 4-6 inches of composted organic matter down to a depth of 6-8 inches. Seeds are tiny, so they need to be lightly broadcast over the prepared site.
Sow three weeks before the frost free date for your area. This plant germinates best in cool conditions (50-60 degrees F. or 10-15 C.) but not frigid. Keep the planting area moist but not covered with water. Container grown plants can be placed in a saucer filled with water to retain moisture. Seedlings will appear in about five days. If you are transplanting, space the plants 8 inches apart once all chance of frost has passed.