Hydro Watercress
Estimated Inventory, 12 ct : 6.50
This item was last sold on : 01/25/25
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.
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara (Ember & Rye) | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Copper Kings | San Marcos CA | 323-810-1662 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Mississippi Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Nick & G's Restaurant | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-771-1871 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Sycuan Casino | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Quixote | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Make Stuff Good | San Diego CA | 949-547-9470 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Rancho Bernardo Inn (Avant) | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
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