Hydro Watercress
Estimated Inventory, 12 ct : 17.83
This item was last sold on : 12/20/24
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.
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Sycuan Casino | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Quixote | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| The Monsaraz | San Diego CA | 858-760-6228 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Omni Hotels | San Diego CA | 619-231-6664 |
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