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What is water cress grown in?

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Water cress is a perennial European herb that grows best in freshwater, is used in salads and as a garnish. It is also seen mostly as a variant of lettuce.

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Water cress is started off on 5ml layer of peat, then transplanted to a gravel base which is heavily watered with spring water.

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