Common Name: Water Cress
Botanical Name: Nasturtium officinale Family: Cruciferae
Cullinary Uses of Cress
Water cress has a peppery taste similar to garden cress. Use it to spice up a salad.
Growing Watercress
Watercress normally grows in running water but may be grown in soil provided it is kept wet. It grows easily from seed but the soil must never be allowed to dry out. The best place may be under a dripping tap (typically a spot wherre mint does well) or a pot standing in a bowl of water. Change water often.
Medicinal Uses of Watercress
Important! Do not use of herbs for medicinal purposes without consulting your medical doctor. Herbs have medicinal qualities and can react with other medication.
Watercress is rich in vitamin C and an ideal tonic for anemia