Yellow Watercress Plant
Yellow Watercress (Rorippa palustris) grows up to 3 ft, thrives in wet soil, full sun, high moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.
Habit
Aquatic
Height
0.5-1 meter
Growth
Fast
Soil
Moist, well-drained soil
Shade
Full
Moisture
High
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
No
Origin
Europe, Asia
Climatic Condition
Wetlands, temperate
Temperature (°)
15-20
Humidity (%)
70-80
Potting media
Loamy or clayey soil
Fertilizers
Nitrogen-rich
Watering
High
Plant Weight
100-200 grams
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0-6.5
Soil EC
0.3-0.4 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
Low
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
1 year
Health Benefits
Rich in iron, supports kidney health, aids digestion
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% peat moss, 30% compost, 30% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Downy Mildew, Aphid Infestation, Root Rot, Bacterial Wilt.
Brown or black lesions on leaves, White, downy growth on leaves, Leaf curling and yellowing, Wilting and stunted growth, Wilting and root decay.
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with mancozeb, Chemical insecticides, Soil-applied fungicides, Bactericides.