Watercress is from the Brassicaceae family of plants. This may not make much sense but the latin names for plants are often used to group them. It is a specific type of Vegetable so can be repotted in a similar way to your other type of Vegetable you may have.
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Repotting Watercress from one pot to another step by step
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Watercress, just like you would repot your Turnip as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Watercress loose in the pot
Once you have decided on repotting, do you research. Without research, the repotting process may not be as effective as you think and you can use this as an opportunity to maximise the health and growth of your Watercress by checking the soil ph (Neutral to Acidic) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Watercress is: Summer. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Watercress
Patience is key when extracting your Watercress from the pot. Depending on the age of the Watercress, it may have complex root systems. Take care and maybe turn it upside down to ease it out.
Third, select the soil optimally when preparing Watercress for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Watercress from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Moist, rich soil and allow your Watercress to flourish.
How to care for Watercress
After the repotting process for Watercress is over, it is important that you are clued up on how to take care of it into the future.
What plant family is Watercress from?
To take care of your Watercress in the best way after repotting, make sure you research how to take care of Vegetable in general as your plant is from the same family. In latin, this family name is called Brassicaceae that is toxic to dogs and cats[].
Does Watercress have any other names?
There may be other more scientific names for your Watercress such as Watercress Nasturtium officinale or ‘Nasturtium officinale’ as a more botanical name. Consider repotting other plants like a Tomatillo or if you want to be different, another type of plant like Orchid to continue repotting.
Where should you keep Watercress? Inside or outside?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your Watercress will hold up in the change of climate. However, the good news is, now you have repotted it, it can always be brought back inside if you notice sub-optimal plant growth.
Take a look at the hardiness zone (3-11) and the plant’s original native area (Eurasia). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your Watercress or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.
Managing the growth and care of Watercress following repotting
In the aftercare of Watercress, be sure that you give it the right sun exposure (Full sun, partial shade), you’re growing it in the right hardiness zone (3-11) and that your climate is similar to where your Watercress is from (Eurasia). If you do this correctly, your Watercress should grow to its mature size in its new pot of 6-10 in. tall, 6-8 in. wide.
When can you expect your repotted Watercress to bloom?
There is nothing better than seeing Watercress flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect White blooms in the Summer time and enjoy seeing your Watercress grow up before these months to around 6-10 in. tall, 6-8 in. wide. If you don’t like the look of the type of plant you’re growing, perhaps try growing a Wasabi instead.