{"product_id":"watercress-seeds","title":"Water Cress - Herb Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eWater Cress - Herb Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrassicaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEurope and Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial shade to full sun; prefers cool, bright conditions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstant moisture; keep soil saturated or grow in shallow water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, moisture-retentive soil with a near-neutral pH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight feeding; over-feeding spoils the flavour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Tender leaves and stems are eaten raw in salads and sandwiches or stirred into soups, chutneys and stir-fries for a peppery kick. A nutritious cool-season green valued for its high vitamin C and mineral content.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Surface sow the tiny seeds and press them in lightly without burying, as light aids germination. Keep the medium constantly wet; germination takes 7-14 days in cool temperatures. Thin or space plants 10-15 cm apart in trays sitting in water or in a permanently moist bed. Grow in partial shade in hot regions to keep it from bolting. Start picking sprigs about 4-6 weeks after sowing, harvesting regularly to encourage tender new growth.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen is the best time to sow watercress in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWatercress prefers cool weather, so sow from October to February in the plains. In hill regions with cool flowing water it can be grown for much of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow watercress in a container?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Grow it in a wide pot or tray kept standing in 2-3 cm of water, or in a permanently saturated container in partial shade, so the roots never dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51051903647990,"sku":"SED-HRB-WATER-001","price":145.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-water-cress-herb-seeds-16969134866572.jpg?v=1782714048","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/watercress-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}