Watercress (Nasturtium Officinale) - 200 Seeds •Non-GMO •American grown seeds •Waterfoul Friendly Description: Watercress seeds are grown for both a culinary and medicinal herb. It is a succulent, leafy plant that thrives in marshes, bogs and water gardens. The lobed leaves can be eaten raw, cooked or dried. They have a pungent flavor and are crisp. It needs to be harvested before the buds appear as the leaves turn bitter after flowering. It is a fast-growing plant that prefers partial shade. It produces white flowers in mid-summer which are very attractive to bees. Watercress plants are highly ornamental. Planting Instructions: Start seeds for an indoor herb garden. Place the containers in a tray of water and keep the water constantly supplied. Fluorescent lamps or growing lights are needed. The seeds can be started indoors 6 weeks before the last expected frost and then transplanted outdoors. The ideal setting is along a pond or stream bank. Season: Perennial USDA Zones: 5-11 Height: 12-24 inches Bloom Season: Late spring to mid summer Light Required: Partial shade Watering: Keep moist Soil: Varying soil types as long as they are saturated. Seed Depth: inch Seeds per Plant: 15-20 Plant Spacing: 9-12 inches