Hydro Watercress
Estimated Inventory, 12 ct : 11.17
This item was last sold on : 05/11/25
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.
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 619-816-8319 |
| Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Kinme Omakase | San Diego CA | 619-231-0700 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Blue Water Estate Services | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-720-9831 |
| Little Victory Wine Market | Carlsbad CA | 310-738-3380 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Sycuan Casino | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| Webbcreationfood LLC | San Diego CA | 619-829-9194 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Kinme (Deliver to Azuki) | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Portside Pier (TopSail) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Quixote | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
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