Territorial Seed Company Watercress
Best nutrient-dense green for home gardeners seeking quick, continuous harvests.
This peppery green is the ultimate kitchen workhorse, delivering a nutrient-dense punch that elevates everything from salads to soups. It demands constant moisture and a watchful eye, but the reward is a reliable, fast-growing supply that thrives through the shoulder seasons.
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Territorial Seed
Who it's for
- Health-conscious cooks seeking nutrient-dense, peppery salad greens
- Home chefs wanting a steady supply of fresh, cut-and-come-again greens
- Gardeners with access to ponds or consistently damp soil
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners lacking boggy soil or aquatic growing setups
- Farmers in hot climates struggling with early bolting
- Beginners wary of managing slug, snail, and aphid infestations
Performance breakdown
Germination Reliability
Quick emergence window ensures consistent results for home gardeners.
Growth Speed
Rapid maturation allows for frequent harvests throughout the growing season.
Nutrient Density
A powerhouse of essential vitamins and minerals in every leaf.
Environmental Adaptability
Frost tolerance extends the harvest window into cooler shoulder seasons.
Moisture Demand
Requires consistent, high-moisture soil to prevent wilting and bitterness.
Culinary Versatility
Peppery profile shines in everything from fresh salads to soups.
Key Specs
Days to maturity
60 days
Planting season
Spring, Fall
Seed form
Loose Seeds
Variety type
Open-Pollinated
Seed count
Approximately 1300 seeds per ¼ gram
Water needs
High
Flower color
Green
Plant type
Vegetable
Life cycle
Annual
Sunlight exposure
Full Sun
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