Watercress Alenois

Watercress Alenois 'Frisé' (Lepidium sativum), offered by Seed Company WH Perron

'Frisé' watercress is a vigorous variety, prized for its tangy taste and crunchy texture. Ideal for enriching your dishes with fresh and spicy flavours, this watercress is particularly tasty when harvested at the 3 to 4 leaf stage. Perfect for salads or as a garnish, it is easy to grow and develops quickly, offering a harvest in just 20 days.

Spread: Varies depending on growing conditions
Plant height: 10 to 15 cm
Quantity per pack: 375 seeds
Maturity: 20 days
Color: Green
Type: Curly
Companion plants: Strawberry, black radish, tomato
Enemy plants: Not specified

Cultivation method:

Sow directly into the ground or pots as soon as the soil is workable in spring. Spread the seeds 0.5 cm deep, spacing the rows 10 to 15 cm apart. Maintain constant moisture for uniform germination and rapid growth.

Prefer rich, well-drained soil, with sun to partial shade exposure. Harvest leaves when they reach 3 to 4 cm for optimal flavor. For a continuous harvest, sow every two weeks throughout the season.