Water Cress जलकुंभी साग

🌱 About the plant

A peppery salad green for a shady tray of running or frequently changed water.

Growing it

Change the water every second day; stagnant water spoils it.

What it is for

Winter salad; grows in the hills wild along stream edges.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Bright shade

Water

Constant clean water

Season

Oct–Dec

Grows in

Balcony, Windowsill

Mature size

20–30 cm

First harvest

Cut from week six

Change the water every second day; stagnant water spoils it.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Winter salad; grows in the hills wild along stream edges.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India