
Anonymous on
July 10, 2011

Nikki on
July 11, 2011
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This article should help: http://herbgardening.com/growingwatercress.htm
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This article should help: http://herbgardening.com/growingwatercress.htm
Appears to be Pepper Cress.
Here is a good image that matches yours.
I was told I was planting Peppercress Greens, but it doesn’t look anything like the pictures I’ve seen of Peppercress. Is this Peppercress or just a weed that grew in its place?
From your image on another question, yes, it is Pepper Cress.
Are you able to identify and how to eliminate it. We did put lawn feed and weed killer down however the growth continued after we thought the problem solved.
I am beginning to grow watercress on pots inside my home. What is the best way to take care of it and if they can be planted outdoors in direct sun light?
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/watercress/growing-watercress-in-pots.htm
I want to know if I can grow watercress upside-down in hanging containers.
Yours very truly,
Don Massey
If you can keep the roots moist without water dripping from the pot, it should work. Watercress needs constant moisture to thrive.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/upside-down-gardening.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/watercress/growing-watercress-in-pots.htm