{"product_id":"watercress-herb-seeds","title":"Watercress Herb Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWatercress Seeds for Fresh, Peppery Greens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatercress Herb Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e grow into tender, succulent greens with a distinctive fresh, peppery and mustard-like flavour. This productive perennial leafy herb can be harvested repeatedly for salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, sauces, egg dishes and fresh garnishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Watercress naturally grows around streams and other wet environments, a flowing water source is not required for home growing. It can be raised successfully in consistently moist garden soil, containers, self-watering pots or controlled shallow-water systems where water quality can be managed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFresh Peppery Flavour for Salads \u0026amp; Cooking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYoung Watercress leaves and tender stems have a crisp texture and lively peppery flavour that contrasts well with milder ingredients. Harvest them fresh for salads, sandwiches and garnishes, or add them to soups, sauces and other savoury dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRegular cutting encourages new leafy shoots, allowing established plants to provide repeat harvests rather than a single crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal for Moist Gardens \u0026amp; Containers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike Mediterranean herbs that prefer drier soil, Watercress thrives when its root zone remains \u003cstrong\u003econsistently moist to saturated\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can be grown in damp garden beds or in pots sitting in a shallow reservoir of clean water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWatercress performs best in cool to mild conditions. In warmer Australian climates, partial afternoon shade and dependable moisture can help protect the tender foliage from heat stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTrue Watercress for Repeat Harvests\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnder suitable conditions, plants generally reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15–30cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, with trailing stems capable of spreading beyond the original planting area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUseful harvesting generally begins from around \u003cstrong\u003e50–60 days after sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e, although light picking may begin earlier where plants establish strongly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrow Watercress Without a Stream\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor container growing, a pot placed in a shallow tray or reservoir is one of the simplest ways to maintain the wet root conditions Watercress prefers. Keep the foliage above the water where practical and refresh standing water regularly rather than allowing it to become stagnant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ozsprout","offers":[{"title":"1g","offer_id":42801938956531,"sku":"WATERCRESSHERBSEEDS-1G","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g","offer_id":42801938989299,"sku":"WATERCRESSHERBSEEDS-20G","price":40.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":42801939022067,"sku":"WATERCRESSHERBSEEDS-50G","price":75.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":42801939054835,"sku":"WATERCRESSHERBSEEDS-100G","price":130.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":42801939087603,"sku":"WATERCRESSHERBSEEDS-250G","price":290.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500g","offer_id":42801939120371,"sku":"WATERCRESSHERBSEEDS-500G","price":550.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/1446\/5779\/files\/watercress-herb-seeds_150a8e12-ae78-40ee-982b-71772c7c6c1e.webp?v=1759265601","url":"https:\/\/ozsprout.com.au\/products\/watercress-herb-seeds","provider":"OzSprout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}