How can I choose the best cress seeds?
For the best results, get seeds from the established seed catalog or local kindergarten with the reputation of quality plants. For domestic gardening, certain varieties of annual, biennial or perennials are recommended. As with any outdoor horticultural company, individuals should be selected when choosing census seeds in the selection of measures; In general, varieties of watercress tend to be resistant to the USDA zone. Cress can also be grown as a container or a water plant. As an alternative to seed collection, cress can be spread using cuttings or purchased as a transplant. Lepidium sativum, annual grows fast, comes in several varieties including Curly Cress, Garden Cress and Peppergrass. Wintercress, a biennial whose scientific name is Barbarea vulgaris, will produce white flowers. Permanent variety, nasturtium officinale, are also known as Big Leaf Cress or simply watercress. This type of mixture may include elements such as vermiculite or perlite. Preferred pH for successful growth of seeds of meters is roZsah 6.0 to 7.5 or moderate acidity than mild alkaline.
Cress seeds can take up to two weeks to germinate. They must often be connected and prosper in an outdoor environment with running water. Outside, the watercress tolerates a partial shade, but prefers a full sun. As a race on the inner container, the watercress is doing well under growing lights and can also well under normal fluorescent lamps.
The ideal inner container for growing watercress is a large pot or bucket that can hold several smaller pots. Fill smaller inner pots with a mixture of soil and place the stones on the bottom to avoid the soil repayment. Place small pots inside a larger container, which is filled with sufficient water to cover the bottom of small pots.
When the soil is saturated with water, add the seeds. About 1 inch (2.5 cm) should be planted deep and up to 4 inches (10 cm) apart. Replace water in a large pot every otherday.
One way to promote watercress without seeds is to take slices from the purchased fresh shirts. Place the cuttings in the water and leave the container in the sun. With happiness, roots hatch from cuttings. Rootted cuttings can then be transplanted into a container.
Cress is valued as a complement to salads and other dishes. Its pepper taste and abundance of vitamins and minerals make the cress popular green. When used as part of the boiled bowl, the watercress will have a delicate taste. Do not forget to harvest the cress leaves in front of the flowers of the plants to avoid bitter taste.