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Watercress (Jalbi)

Watercress (Jalbi)

Nasturtium officinale

Medium difficultyRabi
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Sunlight
Partial Shade
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Watering
Aquatic/Constant
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Min pot size
10" pot
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Start from
Sow seeds on wet soil surface or root stem cuttings directly in water

About Watercress (Jalbi)

A highly nutritious semi-aquatic leafy green. Excellent for unique terrace setups using undrained pots or trays filled with constantly moist, saturated soil.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
10–20°C
Heat stress above
25°C
Cold stress below
5°C
Humidity
High (70–100%)
Rain sensitivity
Low

Growth stages

Stage 1
Germination
Day 0–7
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 8–30
Stage 3
Harvest
Day 31–120

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