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

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Common Diseases

Leaf Spot, Downy Mildew, Aphid Infestation, Root Rot, Bacterial Wilt.

Symptoms

Brown or black lesions on leaves, White, downy growth on leaves, Leaf curling and yellowing, Wilting and stunted growth, Wilting and root decay.

Organic Remedies

Neem oil, Compost tea, improve air circulation, insecticidal soap, Improve soil drainage, Crop rotation, resistant varieties.

In-Organic Remedies

Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with mancozeb, Chemical insecticides, Soil-applied fungicides, Bactericides.