 Watercress -- Nasturtium officinal
Cultivation Grow in moist, rich soil. You can also sprout these seeds since only the young leaves are harvested. Needs plenty of water during its growth cycle. Bible References Deuteronomy 32:2: My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass:... Return to Enabling Bible Gardens Return to Enabled Gardener This entire website is copyrighted by Diana Pederson, 2006-2009. Use of any page |
Watercress is another plant that is now distributed worldwide. Botanists believe this is the plant discussed in Deuteronomy 32:2. You will find it growing along riverbanks, streams, and other moist soils. The leaves are used as seasoning in salads and sandwiches.