Herb & Spice Companion

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COmmON KITCHEN HERBS

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Size: Up to 2 feet tall

Container: At least 1 gallon

Light: Full sun or partial shade

Soil: Well drained potting mix with peat moss and

perlite

Plant: Seeds or mature stems soaked in water under

direct sunlight for several days first

Water: Refresh your pond water every 2 days and spray

the plants and surface every other day.

Harvest: When the stems hit 5 or 6 inches tall, snip off

with kitchen or garden scissors, leaving about one to two inches of stem on the plant.

Harvest regularly.

Care: Trim regularly to promote new

growth. Once established, watercress

will withstand winters if placed under

shelter.

Keep It Fresh

Keep watercress dry if you plan to store

it for later use. The tender, leafy green

won’t freeze or dry well, so use within

two to three days.

In the Kitchen

Dishes: Salads, soups, sandwiches

Prep: Trim off thick stems, then chop or

use whole in any dish.

Serve: Watercress pairs naturally with

other salad greens, offering a spicy

counterpoint to mild Romaine, spinach,

Boston, and iceberg lettuces.

SUBSTITUTIONS

• Arugula


• Endive


• andelion greens


• $ustard greens


• )alad burnet

PAIRINGS

Fruits and Vegetables:

cabbage, corn, cucumbers, lemon,

lettuce, mushrooms, onions,

oranges, peaches, potatoes,

tomatoes

Proteins: chicken, fish, and

seafood

Seasonings: basil, fennel,

ginger, lemon juice, parsley, sorrel

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