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Watercress Alenois

Name: Watercress Alenois
Brand: Norseco
SKU: NOR-65-4810-501
Price: 3.59 CAD
Availability: InStock

Latin name Garden cress

Quantity per packet Approximately 375 seeds

Product information

Product
identification

Latin nameGarden cress

FamilyBrassicaceae

TypeHerb

CycleAnnual

Quantity per packApproximately 375 seeds

Code produitWHPER-0113

Product
description

‘Frisé’ garden cress is a little marvel of speed and freshness, ideal for gardeners who like to quickly harvest spicy, crispy, and flavorful greens. Its finely cut foliage adds a light and decorative texture to both the garden and the plate, while its pungent flavor pleasantly enlivens salads, sandwiches, and garnishes. It is highly appreciated when young, with 3 to 4 leaves, as it then offers the full intensity of its taste without losing its tenderness. Its rapid growth makes it a particularly rewarding crop, perfect for beginner gardeners, container growing, and repeated small harvests. In the ground or in a container, it establishes easily in rich, well-drained soil, provided it receives regular moisture. Staggered sowings every two weeks allow you to extend the pleasure of harvesting over a long period, turning a few seeds into a continuous source of fresh greens. Its compact size also makes it very practical for small spaces or urban gardens. It is a simple, fast, and tasty variety, ideal for frequent harvests of a green and spicy touch throughout the season.

Sowing
guide

Sowing periodApril to September

Sowing depth0.6 cm (0.2 in)

Germination temperature15 to 20 °C (59 to 68 °F)

Germination time3 to 7 days

Soil
and care

ExposureSun to partial shade

Soil

Rich and well-drained

Watering

Regular

Container
growing

true

Bloom,
harvest
and garden

Garden use

Salads, garnishes, sandwiches, fresh harvest, potted plants

Bloom period

Not applicable

Harvest

20 days after sowing

Size
and facts

Height4 to 6 in (10 to 15 cm)

Spread5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 in)

Planting
partners

Good companions

Strawberry cake, black radish, tomato

Avoid planting with

None known

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.