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Eden Farms is located in Lebanon, IN. They produce the highest quality Watercress available to the market. Eden Farm utilizes hydroponic growing techniques that allow them to produce fresh, clean and consistent watercress year round! Living Watercress is packaged with the roots still attached. This Watercress has an extended shelf life because it is still living. This product has tender thin stems and large nice green leaves. The thin stalks grow to between 8 and 15 inches in height and bear glossy compound leaves of 3 to 11 dark green leaflets; they can be round or oval in shape. The leaves of Watercress have a slightly pungent and peppery flavor. Watercress can be used like any lettuce or steamed with fish, vegetables, or poultry. It is a popular garnish as well as a sandwich ingredient, because of its spicy, pungent flavor.