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Watercress

Watercress is listed botanically as Nasturtium officinale. Aquatic or semi-aquatic green with peppery flavor. PlotPal's canonical care record lists partial shade and higher water needs. The current taxonomy reference places it in the genus Nasturtium and in the family Brassicaceae. Its source-backed growth habit is listed as forb/herb. PlotPal currently carries Watercress as an outdoor growing and vegetable reference. Recorded garden roles include food crop. Growing note: Needs consistently moist soil or shallow water. Harvest frequently. Spreads readily. Propagation or sowing note: Direct seed, transplants, or cuttings Plant-health prevention note: Ensure good water circulation, avoid overcrowding Pest-prevention note: Use floating row covers, encourage beneficial insects The current reference lists an average harvest time of about 50 days, where harvest timing applies. Common pests in the reference include Aphids, Flea beetles. Common plant-health issues in the reference include Downy mildew, White rust. Use this guide as practical growing context, then adjust decisions to the actual weather, soil, container or bed, variety, and conditions in your garden.