Seed Type: Desi, Native, Non-Hybrid, Open Pollinated and Non-GMO
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Common Name
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Nasturtium Watercress
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Quantity
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100 Seeds |
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Germination Percentage
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85-90
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What Is Nasturtium Watercress? — Know Your Flower
Nasturtium Watercress (నస్టర్షియం in Telugu | नास्टर्शियम in Hindi) is an annual, 20–40 cm trailing flowering plant known for its bright edible flowers and round leaves with a peppery taste. Native to South America, it has adapted beautifully to Indian climates and is popular for both ornamental and edible garden use. Seedvanam.
Why Nasturtium Watercress Is Perfect for Indian Home Gardens
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Why Grow
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Detail
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Climate Match
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Thrives in cool to mild Indian climates
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Space
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Compact & trailing — perfect for pots, hanging baskets, borders
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Season
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Best blooms in Winter to early Summer
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Skill Level
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Easy — ideal for beginners
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Nasturtium Watercress Colour Varieties Available
SeedVanam’s Nasturtium Watercress seeds come in Mixed colours — Orange, Yellow, Red, Cream — perfect for creating vibrant borders, edible gardens, and terrace colour walls.
How to Grow Nasturtium Watercress Seeds — Step-by-Step
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Step
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Action
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1. Soil Prep
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Use light, well-draining soil (avoid heavy fertiliser)
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2. Sowing Depth
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10–15 mm deep
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3. Sowing Method
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Direct sow preferred
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4. Watering
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Moderate watering — do not overwater
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5. Sunlight
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Full sun to partial shade — 4–6 hours/day
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6. Thinning
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Thin to 20–30 cm spacing once 5–7 cm tall
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7. Blooming
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Expect first blooms in 5–7 weeks
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Sowing Calendar — Nasturtium Watercress Seeds in India
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Region
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Best Sowing Season
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Bloom Season
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Hyderabad / Telangana / AP
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October–January
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December–March
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South India (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala)
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October–January
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December–March
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North India (Delhi, Punjab, UP)
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October–November
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January–April
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West India (Maharashtra, Gujarat)
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October–December
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December–March
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Nasturtium Watercress — Quick Grow Facts
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Parameter
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Detail
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Botanical Name
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Tropaeolum majus
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Telugu Name
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నస్టర్షియం
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Hindi Name
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नास्टर्शियम
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Sowing Season
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October–January
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Germination
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7–10 days
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Days to First Bloom
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35–50 days
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Plant Height
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20–40 cm (trailing/spreading)
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Best For
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Terrace / Balcony / Hanging pots / Edible gardens
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Seed Type
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Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated / Desi
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Common Names of Nasturtium Watercress Seeds Across India
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State/Region
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Common Name
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Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
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నస్టర్షియం
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Tamil Nadu
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நஸ்டர்ஷியம்
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Karnataka
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ನಸ್ಟರ್ಷಿಯಂ
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Kerala
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നാസ്റ്റർഷ്യം
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Maharashtra
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Nasturtium
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Gujarat
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નાસ્ટર્શિયમ
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North India
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Nasturtium / Indian Cress
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West Bengal
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ন্যাস্টারশিয়াম
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Odisha
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ନାଷ୍ଟର୍ଶିଅମ୍
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Why Buy Nasturtium Watercress Seeds from SeedVanam?
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Desi / Non-GMO seeds — save and replant each season
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Fresh stock — suited for Indian growing conditions
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Hyderabad-based — ships pan-India, free shipping above ₹499
Frequently Asked Questions — Nasturtium Watercress Seeds
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Question
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Answer
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What is Nasturtium called in Telugu?
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నస్టర్షియం — Nasturtium
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When to sow in Hyderabad?
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October–January — best for winter blooms
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Balcony/terrace suitable?
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Yes — perfect for pots and hanging baskets
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Hybrid or desi?
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Desi, open-pollinated — seeds can be saved
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Germination time?
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7–10 days under Indian conditions
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