Watercress

(Nasturtium officinale)

• Type of vegetable : leaves
• Optimum growth pH range : 6.5-7.5
• Optimal growth temperature range : 25-26°C
• Organic matter requirements :
• Rooting :
• Special requirements : short-day plants (flowering) but adapted to tropical conditions Adapted to Mayotte (mainly dry season). Pay attention to the lack of water which reduces yield and taste quality.

• Seed characteristics  

• Number of seeds per gram : 4000
• Nursery : No
• Sowing depth :
• Line spacing : 15 - 30 cm
• Interplant : 2,5 - 8 cm
• Remarks : Most common cuttings

• Seed germination time

• Duration of the crop cycle under optimal growing conditions

• Optimal storage conditions