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| Identification |
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Genus
Nasturtium
Species
officinale
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
watercress
Family
BRASSICACEAE
Specimen number
S12057
Data source
MedPl p237;UnVeg p150
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual,Perennial
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 26
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Nasturtium officinale likes full sun. It does well in dry soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
detoxifier
antiscorbutic
diuretic
stimulant
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
It is strong, sharp and crisp. Its nutritional value includes vitamin C. Nasturtium officinale is most commonly used fresh. Watercress has too many possible beneficial herbal uses to fully enumerate. A few of its uses include: as a detoxifier, as an antiscorbutic, as a diuretic and as a stimulant. See the medicinal properties section for the full list. The plant parts used in herbal preparations are the aerial parts.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Sprawling
Crop spacing
0" - 6"
Row spacing
6"
Cold frame
Planting period
Apr 01 - Apr 30
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Hardy
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
No fertilizer
Time to harvest
late spring to early summer
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Nutritional value
Vitamin C
Edible parts
Leaves
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
strong, sharp and crisp
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
April is normally the best time to begin planting. Space rows about 6" apart. It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. The best harvesting period is late spring to early summer. Nasturtium officinale is typically propagated by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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