Herb
Large Leaf Watercress
A tier
Large leaf watercress selections produce broader leaflets preferred for sandwiches and cooked greens where tiny wild-type leaves feel fussy. Pepper heat remains, with more chew and coverage per stem. Excellent wilted with garlic and butter. Large leaves can hide grit—wash well. Popular with chefs who plate watercress as a proper green, not only a garnish sprig.
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Characteristics
Preparations
SaladSandwichSoupWilted Side
Traits
Broad LeafletJuicyLarge LeafMeaty GreenMore TexturePepperySandwich CoverStill Peppery
History
Market gardeners selected large-leaf watercress for bunch appeal.
Large leaf types suited sandwich industry needs.
Restaurant supply favoured large leaf watercress.
Seed catalogues listed large leaf watercress for growers.