Watercress 'Cresson de Fontaine Amelorie'

Nasturtium officinale

How to grow Watercress 'Cresson de Fontaine Amelorie'

  • Dappled Sun

  • Very High

Water should be slightly alkaline.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys dappled sun and remember to water very often. Keep in mind when planting that Cresson de Fontaine Amelorie is thought of as half hardy, so it will require protection in frosts and low temperatures.

Growing Cresson de Fontaine Amelorie from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.0 inches (0.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 2.34 inches (6.0 cm) between Watercress plants.

Transplanting Cresson de Fontaine Amelorie

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Cresson de Fontaine Amelorie is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Cresson de Fontaine Amelorie

Cresson de Fontaine Amelorie folklore & trivia

This is one of the oldest know leaf vegetables consumed by humans.1

Footnotes

1 wikipedia.org