Pre-germinate seeds in moist papertowel then sow in growing medium such as peat moss, two seeds per pot, or small pots set in a tray of water. Place the seeds 1/4 inch (.64 cm) deep in the potting mix, allowing three to four inches (7.6 to 10.2 cm) between each seed. Position the seedlings where they will receive roughly six hours of natural light each day, but try to avoid harsh, direct sun. You can keep the containers indoors or when the weather is regularly between 55 ̊F and 75 ̊F (13 ̊ and 24 ̊C) where you live, you can place the container outside during warmer months. Transplant outdoors in a moist, shady spot. After all danger of frost has passed, seeds can be direct sown into the wet soil along a stream bed or into the wet part of a garden. You can also start growing from mature watercress purchased at a supermarket or farmer’s market. Cut the ends, then soak the base of the stalks in water for a few days to encourage root growth and proceed to plant them in soil as you would from seed. Watercress can be grown in a container plant with running water such as a fountain, or on the edge of a fish pond. Container Planting Suggestions: Choose a large container or planter with drainage holes that is at least 6 inches (15.2 cm) deep. Add a layer of landscaper’s cloth at the bottom of the container to keep the potting mix from escaping when you water. Add pieces of broken pots or small pebbles to the bot- tom layer of the container to allow for good drainage. Plastic pots don’t dry up as quickly as terra cotta. Use a soilless mixture that drains well and contains peat moss and perlite or vermiculite. Leave approximately two inches (5 cm) of space to the top rim of the container and water the mix well.