Watercress Nasturtium officinale - 10 Live Rooted Plants | Bare Root Starter Plants

About This Plant

Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) is an edible perennial aquatic/semi-aquatic herb. These are young rooted live plants with healthy roots, shipped bare root and ready to plant upon arrival. Watercress is known for its crisp, peppery flavor and fast growth in consistently moist conditions. Plants reach approximately 4–12 inches in height.

What You Will Receive

10 live Watercress plants with roots attached, shipped bare root with roots wrapped in moist paper towel. Edible leafy vegetable herb, ready to plant upon arrival. Leaves may be trimmed for safe packaging.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Watercress
• Botanical Name: Nasturtium officinale
• Plant Type: Edible perennial aquatic/semi-aquatic herb
• Growth Stage: Young rooted live plants
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Rich, fertile soil that stays consistently moist
• Watering: High; maintain consistently moist conditions
• Mature Height: Approximately 4–12 inches
• Growth Rate: Fast under suitable conditions
• USDA Zones: Approximately 3–11, depending on growing conditions
• Container Friendly: Yes, especially when consistently moist conditions can be maintained

Care Tip

Plant your Watercress immediately after arrival and keep the growing medium consistently moist. Avoid letting the roots dry out during establishment. A container with reliable moisture retention can work well. In hot weather, retrieve the package promptly on delivery day and avoid leaving live plants in a hot mailbox for extended periods.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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