{"product_id":"water-cress-seeds","title":"Cress - Watercress seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatercress - 500 Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Nasturtium officinale)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther names are known:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXi Yang Choy, Sai Yeung Tsoi, Uotakuresu, Mustapa, Xa Lach Son, Phakkat-Nam, Lampaka, , Amat, Pakthoy, Cencil, Jembrak, Selada Air, Gejembrak, Sesawi Tanah, Semanggi \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"807\"\u003eNasturtium officinale, also known as Watercress, is a quick-growing aquatic or semi-aquatic perennial. It prefers cool conditions, moving or refreshed water, and consistent moisture. You can grow it in a shallow tub, a tray with fresh water, or a nutrient-rich, damp garden bed. Harvest young stems and leaves for a peppery flavour in salads and sandwiches. Keep the bed moist and trim regularly to promote tender new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"917\"\u003eSowing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"990\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eBest time, late summer to autumn and early spring in temperate zones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eTemperature, 10 to 18°C for germination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eDepth, surface sow or cover very lightly, 1 to 2 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eLight, bright light helps germination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eMoisture, keep constantly moist, do not let the seedbed dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eGermination window, 7 to 14 days in cool conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003eMethod: sow in seed trays or small pots, then move to a shallow container with fresh water or a very damp bed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eSpacing, 15 to 20 cm between plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eSite, part sun to light shade, rich soil or fresh, clean water source\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003eCulture: replace or circulate water regularly if growing in containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003ePlant details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eBotanical name, Nasturtium officinale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eCommon name, Watercress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eLife cycle: Perennial, often treated as a cut-and-come-again crop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003eHeight, 15 to 30 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003ePosition, Part sun to light shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003eSoil or water, constantly wet soil or shallow fresh water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003eFrost, Hardy to light frosts, growth slows in heat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eHarvest and use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003eFirst harvest, 3 to 5 weeks after sowing, then cut regularly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003eAlways rinse well before eating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2047\"\u003eUse fresh as a garnish or salad green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32359617724506,"sku":"H-B042","price":2.63,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/products\/cress-watercress-seeds-433359.jpg?v=1700726612","url":"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/products\/water-cress-seeds","provider":"Happy Valley Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}