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Hardy Perennial
£1.69
A delightful salad plant
Delicious with cheese sandwiches or with a cheese dip
Rich in vitamins and minerals including vitamin C and iron
Height Up to 20cm (7.9in)
Spread Up to 20cm (7.9in)
Hardy Perennial
patiokitchen garden
Full sunSun or semi shade
A delightful salad plant either by itself or tossed with other salad ingredients and delicious with cheese sandwiches or with a cheese dip - it even makes superb cold soups. The dark green peppery flavoured leaves of Water Cress are rich in vitamins and minerals including vitamin C and iron. Although usually grown commercially in water it can be grown in the garden soil provided it is given plenty of water and will crop from early summer till around Christmas if protected with cloches etc. You can also grow it in a container stood in a saucer of water.
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1 Packet (500 Seeds) (23783)
Thin out the seedlings finally to 10cm (4in) apart and water regularly and copiously throughout the season.
Keep weed free and harvest once the plants have become well developed by trimming off tops of the shoots with sharp scissors. Don't cut too low down in order to allow the stems to produce side shoots.
Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.
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