Watercress is a fast growing perennial plant which can be consumed. Nasturtium officinale has a peppery taste & can be used in cooking. Watercress can grow to 24 inches in height & consists of rich green leaves. Nasturtium officinale thrives in bog & water gardens & produces flowers in mid-summer. The flowers will attract bees to your garden & looks attractive around ponds. Watercress contains a significant amounts of iron, calcium, vitamins A, C & E. Watercress is good combined in a salad with milder leaves, or made into soup. SOWING: Sow: months Indoors: March-August Season: Perennial Height 12-24 inches Bloom Season: June-August Environment: Partial Sun Soil Type: Clay, Chalk, Sand, Loam Germination Time: 7-14 days Temperature: 50-60F Seeds Watering: Wetting only the soil Plant watering: watering once per week Depth: press into the soil 1/4 inch deep Plant Spacing: 9-12 inches Herb - Watercress 2000 Seeds Nasturtium Officinale Sow All Year Vegetable Water Cress