Watercress - Nastartium officeinale

2000 seeds

🌿 Watercress (Nasturtium officinale)

Seeding Instructions for Gulf Area

Best Planting Time

• Best grown during the cool season in the Gulf:
  • October to March

Soil Preparation

• Use rich, moisture-retentive soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
• Ideal soil pH:
  • 6.5–7.5

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds directly in shallow pots, trays, hydroponic systems, or moist garden beds.
• Plant seeds:
  • 0.5 cm deep
• Space plants:
  • 10–15 cm apart.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature:
  • 15–22°C
• Requires:
  • Bright light or partial sun.
• Protect from strong afternoon heat.

Watering

• Watercress requires consistently moist soil.
• Keep the growing medium damp at all times.
• Suitable for hydroponics and shallow water culture.

Germination Time

• Seeds germinate in:
  • 5–10 days

Harvest

• Begin harvesting young leaves in:
  • 25–40 days
• Regular harvesting encourages fresh growth.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Performs best during Gulf winter and early spring.
• High temperatures may cause bolting and bitter taste.
• Afternoon shade improves leaf quality in warmer weather.
• Excellent for hydroponic systems and indoor growing near windows.