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Organic 'Watercress'

Name: Organic 'Watercress'
Brand: Biologiquement vôtre
SKU: BIOV-SEMENCES
Price: 4.49 CAD
Availability: InStock

Common name Garden Cress

Latin name Lepidium sativum

Quantity per packet Around 250 seeds

Garden Cress quickly produces nutritious, flavorful greens while requiring very little space. It provides a continuous supply of fresh leaves for everyday cooking almost year-round.

Product information

Product
identification

Common nameGarden Cress

Latin nameLepidium sativum

FamilyBrassicaceae

TypeVegetable

CycleAnnual

Quantity per packAround 250 seeds

Code produitBIOVO-0036

Product
description

Organic Watercress (Lepidium sativum) is a fast-growing annual leafy green known for its exceptionally quick growth and fresh, lightly peppery flavor. Within just a few days of sowing, it produces tender, bright green foliage for early, abundant harvests. Its compact habit suits small vegetable gardens, containers, balconies, and bright windowsills. Valued in the kitchen for adding flavor to salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, and green smoothies, it also offers excellent nutritional value. When some plants are left to mature, delicate white flowers appear and add subtle ornamental interest.

Easy to grow, Watercress prefers light, humus-rich soil kept consistently cool and moist to produce tender, flavorful leaves. It grows well in full sun to partial shade, especially during warmer periods when light protection from intense sun is helpful. Sow shallowly, as germination occurs quickly, usually within just a few days. Regular watering is essential to maintain vigorous growth, while frequent harvesting encourages continued regrowth. Successive sowings provide abundant production over a long period, both indoors and outdoors.

Ideal for kitchen gardens, urban vegetable gardens, and indoor growing projects, Organic Watercress fits easily between other crops thanks to its rapid development. It is an excellent option for filling open spaces while producing a useful harvest in very little time. Growing it in planters or containers makes it especially accessible for gardeners with limited space. When a few plants are allowed to flower, their small white blooms may attract beneficial insects, including hoverflies. Versatile, productive, and simple to grow, this organic watercress provides a steady source of fresh, flavorful greens for everyday meals.

Sowing
guide

Sowing periodYear-round indoors or from spring to autumn outdoors

Best time

Year-round indoors or from spring through autumn outdoors

Sowing depth0.5 cm (0.2 in)

Germination temperature15 to 22 °C (59 to 72 °F)

Germination time2 to 7 days

Propagation

Propagated easily by seed. Successive sowings are the best way to maintain a continuous supply of fresh young leaves.

Growing
method

Sow seeds shallowly in light, cool, humus-rich soil. Keep the soil consistently moist throughout germination and growth. Garden Cress performs best in full sun to partial shade, especially during hot weather. Sow year-round indoors or from spring through autumn outdoors. Harvest young leaves as soon as they reach usable size to encourage rapid regrowth. Its exceptionally fast growth makes it an ideal crop for beginner gardeners.

Soil
and care

ExposureFull sun to partial shade

Soil

Garden Cress grows best in light, humus-rich, well-drained soil kept consistently moist. Even moisture is essential for tender, flavorful foliage.

Soil pHSlightly acidic to neutral

Watering

Garden Cress requires consistently moist soil and regular watering. Even short periods of drought quickly slow growth and reduce harvest quality.

Fertilization

Garden Cress requires very little fertilizer when grown in soil rich in organic matter. A light application of compost or natural fertilizer encourages continuous production of tender foliage.

Care levelModerate

Keep the soil consistently cool and moist to encourage tender, steady growth. Sow every few weeks to extend the harvest season. Remove plants that have bolted to maintain leaf quality. Apply compost occasionally to support extended production. Harvest young leaves frequently to encourage continuous regrowth.

Container
growing

Recommended pot size

15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in)

Garden Cress grows easily in pots, planters, or small containers placed near a source of moisture. Use a rich, organic growing mix that stays consistently moist without becoming waterlogged. This fast-growing crop is perfect for windowsills, balconies, patios, and kitchen gardens. Successive sowings provide fresh young greens almost year-round.

Bloom,
harvest
and garden

Its exceptionally rapid growth provides abundant harvests of tender young leaves in only a few weeks. The fresh, lightly peppery flavor adds character to countless recipes.

Garden Cress quickly produces nutritious, flavorful greens while requiring very little space. It provides a continuous supply of fresh leaves for everyday cooking almost year-round.

Garden use

Garden Cress is ideal for kitchen gardens, urban gardens, containers, and indoor growing. Its rapid growth fills open spaces between slower crops while providing continuous harvests of fresh greens. It is especially well suited to windowsills, balconies, and small-space gardening.

Bloom period

Small white flowers may appear once plants reach maturity. Flowering generally marks the end of the ideal leaf-harvesting period.

Flower colorWhite

Foliage colorBright green

Harvest

Young leaves can be harvested just 10 to 20 days after sowing. Frequent cutting encourages continuous harvests for several weeks.

Fruiting

Not applicable

Wildlife appealPollinators

Size
and facts

Height10 to 20 cm (4 to 8 in)

Spread10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 in)

Growth rateVery fast

Minimum temperature0°C (32°F)

Foliage typeDeciduous

Papillonstrue

Planting
partners

Good companions

Radish, lettuce, carrot, spinach

Avoid planting with

None noted

Recipe
and inspiration

Garden Cress has a fresh, mildly peppery flavor that is delicious in salads, sandwiches, wraps, and garnishes. Young leaves can also be added to soups, green smoothies, and open-faced sandwiches to brighten their flavor. This nutritious leafy green is often harvested very young for its exceptional tenderness. Frequent harvesting ensures a continuous supply of fresh, flavorful leaves.

Frequently asked questions

When should I harvest Garden Cress? +

The first harvests can begin just 10 to 20 days after sowing. Young leaves are especially tender and flavorful when harvested early.

Can Garden Cress be grown indoors? +

Yes. It grows exceptionally well on a bright windowsill. Successive sowings provide fresh harvests throughout the year.

Does Garden Cress need a lot of water? +

Yes. It prefers consistently cool, moist soil. Even temporary drought can slow growth and reduce leaf quality.

How do you eat Garden Cress? +

It is excellent in salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, and green smoothies. Its mild peppery flavor adds freshness to many dishes.

Is Garden Cress easy for beginners? +

Yes. Garden Cress is one of the easiest and fastest vegetables to grow. Its rapid germination and early harvests make it especially rewarding for beginner gardeners.

The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.