Product description
Watercress is a popular microgreen with green, round leaves and is often used in cooking. Renowned for its unique, peppery flavoured leaves, it will be a brilliant addition to your dishes that always remains fresh and on hand.
The flavourful plant will taste delicious in salads, smoothies, sandwiches or as a bit of attractive garnish for your dish.
When taking care of your Watercress plant, make sure that you regularly flush the free-draining potting mix through with fresh water as it will not take well to stagnating water.
If planning on growing the plant outdoors, it’s a popular choice for planting in a pond or near a running stream. Please bear in mind that you should refrain from ingesting watercress grown in possibly contaminated or stagnant freshwater, and err on the side of caution by only eating the leaves grown in a pot.
Watercress
Watercress
Watercress
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Product description
Watercress is a popular microgreen with green, round leaves and is often used in cooking. Renowned for its unique, peppery flavoured leaves, it will be a brilliant addition to your dishes that always remains fresh and on hand.
The flavourful plant will taste delicious in salads, smoothies, sandwiches or as a bit of attractive garnish for your dish.
When taking care of your Watercress plant, make sure that you regularly flush the free-draining potting mix through with fresh water as it will not take well to stagnating water.
If planning on growing the plant outdoors, it’s a popular choice for planting in a pond or near a running stream. Please bear in mind that you should refrain from ingesting watercress grown in possibly contaminated or stagnant freshwater, and err on the side of caution by only eating the leaves grown in a pot.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Pinch out young leaves regularly and eat them while they’re fresh.
How to Water
Water frequently to keep the soil consistently moist, particularly during the growing season.
How to Plant
Plant watercress in full sun in moist, damp, or wet soil enriched with plenty of organic matter. Watercress grows equally well in the ground or in containers, but choose wide, rather than deep pots.
