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Watercress

(Nasturtium officinale)

 

  • Type of vegetable : leaves
  • Optimum growth pH range : 6.5-7.5
  • Optimal growth temperature range : 25-26°C
  • Organic matter requirements :
  • Rooting :
  • Special requirements : short-day plants (flowering) but adapted to tropical conditions Adapted to Mayotte (mainly dry season). Pay attention to the lack of water which reduces yield and taste quality.

 

  • Seed characteristics  
  • Number of seeds per gram : 4000
  • Nursery : No
  • Sowing depth :
  • Line spacing : 15 - 30 cm
  • Interplant : 2,5 - 8 cm
  • Remarks : Most common cuttings

 

  • Seed germination time
25°C
7 d

 

  • Duration of the crop cycle under optimal growing conditions
Nursery Field

Pollination at commercial maturity

- 180 d -

 

  • Optimal storage conditions
Temperatures Relative humidity Average shelf life
0-1°C 100% 3 to 4 days
Last change : 07/25/22