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GROWING GUIDES
Watercress
Leafy Greens
Easy
Planting Schedule
Month by month
Sow Indoors
Sow Outdoors
Plant Out
Harvest
Sow Seeds Indoors
Sow in trays of damp compost from March to April. Keep constantly moist — stand the tray in a dish of water.
Outdoors
Can be grown outdoors from April in a continuously wet spot, or in pots stood in trays of water. Loves shade.
Harvest
Start picking leaves from about 4-6 weeks after sowing. Cut regularly to encourage fresh, tender growth and prevent flowering.
Month by month
Sow Indoors
Sow Outdoors
Plant Out
Harvest
How to Sow
- Sow seeds on the surface of moist compost — do not cover, they need light
- Stand the tray or pot in a dish of water to keep constantly wet
- Alternatively, press stems from supermarket watercress into wet compost — they root easily
- Choose a shady or partially shaded position
- Can be grown in a gently flowing stream if you have one!
Plant Care
- Keep constantly wet — this is the single most important requirement
- Change standing water regularly to prevent stagnation
- Pick regularly and cut back before flowering
- Feed every 2-3 weeks with a dilute liquid fertiliser
- Replace plants annually as they lose vigour
AllotMe’s Tips
- The easiest way to start is from a bunch of supermarket watercress — just pop the stems in water and they'll root in days
- Watercress is one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables you can grow — packed with iron, calcium, and vitamins
- Brilliant in soups, salads, and sandwiches — watercress soup is a classic British favourite
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