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Hydroponic Watercress is an entirely edible, delicately textured green with lime colored leaflets that generally have three ovately shaped lobes. The leaves sprout from thin succulent stems that all connected to a a cluster of roots that have been grown in water. Each element of the plant carries flavors of pepper and mustard that become bolder with the plant's maturity. Hydroponic Watercress is generally more tame flavored than soil-sown and wild watercress.
Hydroponic Watercress is available year-round.
Cress is a general name that groups a class of sharply flavored greens that are used in salads and as potherbs. Watercress, meaning "nose twister", scientific name Nasturtium officinale, is a member of the Cruciferea, along with cabbages, kales and mustards. It is a cool season aquatic and semi-aquatic perennial herb, though, much like arugula, it is used primarily as a lettuce green.
Watercress is native to Europe and Asia, with documentation of its existence dating back to 3,000 years ago to the Phoenicians, Ancient Greece and Portugal. It was cultivated from a wild plant in Europe in 100 A.D. Hydroponic Watercress is grown utilizing a super climate controlled greenhouse environment. Nutrients are slow-fed into the plants, free of chemiclas and pesticides. Technology drives the consistency of the growth and flavor of the plant.
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Description/Taste
Hydroponic Watercress is an entirely edible, delicately textured green with lime colored leaflets that generally have three ovately shaped lobes. The leaves sprout from thin succulent stems that all connected to a a cluster of roots that have been grown in water. Each element of the plant carries flavors of pepper and mustard that become bolder with the plant's maturity. Hydroponic Watercress is generally more tame flavored than soil-sown and wild watercress.
Seasons/Availability
Hydroponic Watercress is available year-round.
Current Facts
Cress is a general name that groups a class of sharply flavored greens that are used in salads and as potherbs. Watercress, meaning "nose twister", scientific name Nasturtium officinale, is a member of the Cruciferea, along with cabbages, kales and mustards. It is a cool season aquatic and semi-aquatic perennial herb, though, much like arugula, it is used primarily as a lettuce green.
Geography/History
Watercress is native to Europe and Asia, with documentation of its existence dating back to 3,000 years ago to the Phoenicians, Ancient Greece and Portugal. It was cultivated from a wild plant in Europe in 100 A.D. Hydroponic Watercress is grown utilizing a super climate controlled greenhouse environment. Nutrients are slow-fed into the plants, free of chemiclas and pesticides. Technology drives the consistency of the growth and flavor of the plant.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-572-7671 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 858-531-8677 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-331-4528 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 858-342-5495 |
| Scuderie Italia | San Diego CA | 858-352-6912 |
| Lumi | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Open Gym-Craft Meals | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
| Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 858-610-8784 |
| Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Cody's at the Cove | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
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