Watercress

Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) — crisp, peppery, nutrient-rich salad leaves. Loves cool, moist conditions, grows easily in pots and crops fast from seed.
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    Watercress for moist, shady garden spots watercress seeds are ideal for gardeners who want a reliable leafy herb with a fresh, peppery taste. This classic herb, Nasturtium officinale, is known for its compact growth and...
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    Watercress Seeds Nasturtium Officinale Perennial Herb
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    Watercress herb seeds for moist gardens watercress seeds produce a classic leafy herb valued for its fresh, peppery taste in the kitchen and its attractive, lush green growth in the garden. This perennial herb is...
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    Organic watercress seeds for moist gardens watercress seeds are a classic choice for gardeners who want a leafy herb with a lively, peppery taste. This organic herb seed variety is known for producing tender green...
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Watercress seeds — peppery, nutrient-rich salad leaves

Watercress is a fast, peppery salad leaf packed with flavour and famously rich in vitamins and minerals. Botanically it is Nasturtium officinale, and it sits happily in both our culinary herb range and our fresh leafy greens. New to growing leaves from seed? Our herb growing guide covers the essentials.

Watercress is one of the quickest crops you can sow — the herb calendar shows the best timing.

A leaf that loves water

True to its name, watercress thrives in cool, constantly moist conditions — you do not need a stream to grow it, just a container kept reliably wet. Its crisp, peppery leaves are superb in salads, sandwiches and soups, and because it crops so quickly it is one of the most satisfying leafy greens to grow at home. It also grows neatly in pots among our container-friendly herbs.

Growing watercress from seed

Sow on the surface of moist compost and keep it permanently damp — standing pots in a tray of water works well. Watercress prefers cool conditions and partial shade, which stops it bolting and keeps the leaves mild and tender. Harvest by snipping the tops, and the plants will regrow for repeated cut-and-come-again pickings.

Crisp, peppery and quick to crop — here is where to take watercress next.

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Do I need a stream to grow watercress?
No. You only need to keep it constantly moist. Standing a pot in a tray of water keeps the compost wet enough for healthy, tender leaves. How do I grow watercress from seed?
Sow on the surface of moist compost, keep it permanently damp and place it in cool, partial shade to stop it bolting. What does watercress taste like?
It has a fresh, crisp, peppery flavour that lifts salads, sandwiches and soups, and it is famously rich in vitamins and minerals. Can I harvest watercress more than once?
Yes. Snip the tops and the plants will regrow, giving repeated cut-and-come-again pickings through the season.