Growing English cress is an excellent way to always have a fresh green salad on hand all year round. The type of cress needed to do this is the one for the salad.
Steps
Step 1. Place two pieces of kitchen paper on a plate and sprinkle a little water on them to moisten them
Step 2. Sprinkle a good amount of watercress seeds on the fabric, making sure the seeds do not stick together
Step 3. Cover the plate with another plate or two pieces of kitchen paper
Step 4. Check the cress every day until it sprouts 1cm, then remove the cover and expose it to the sun using the same method as before to moisten them when they get a little dry
Step 5. When it reaches 2 1/2 centimeters, cut off any excess cress to use and put the cover back on the plate for the next time
Step 6. Enjoy it
Advice
- Pets like bunnies or hamsters love this delicious snack!
- If you can't get enough water on the plate, spray the plate a couple of times with a spray bottle.
- Watercress is excellent for making salads.
- You should get a nice grow with just one packet of watercress seeds.
- If you don't have another dish, cover the cress with kitchen paper.
- Watercress typically takes about a week to grow.
- Best to do this procedure in the summer or late spring.
- If you don't even have a plate, use a tray or pan.
Warnings
- Never use a pesticide with watercress.
- Do not eat it if it is wilted or dry.
