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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.
| Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-331-4528 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-379-2574 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Davanti Enoteca India St. | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Verbena Kitchen LLC | San Diego CA | 609-458-1672 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Cody's at the Cove | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Wolfies Carousel | San Diego CA | 909-477-1291 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
| Sea 180 Coastal Tavern | Imperial Beach CA | 619-631-4949 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Seneca | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Hotel Del ENO Produce | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Noble House Hotels & Resorts | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
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