What is Cress?
cress is a blanket for a number of related pepper green in a mustard family. Among other things, these green are used in herbs, salads and folded butter. Many species are very easy to grow and, in addition to the food source, produce great decorative garden plants. Greengracers and some markets can also carry Cress, although it can be extremely subject to destruction, so it should only be purchased if necessary. One species, lepidium sativum is more sophisticated than the others. This species is also called Garden Cress, Pepper Cress, Pepperwort or Garden Pepper Cress. As the names indicate, this plant has a bitter, sharp taste, which is quite pronounced and rather spicy. Some people also use the name for Nasturtium.
In general, all parts of the plant are edible. Most people use leaves because they are full of iron, calcium acid, folic acid and vitamins C and A. However, they are also edible stems, flowers and plant seeds. In some cases chefs useThe whole immature seedlings are for a unique taste, appearance and texture. It is usually used in a relatively small amount, because the pepper taste can be stunning. Especially in the old world, Cress is a very common integration into salads and sandwiches, because a unique and taste taste makes food more vivid.
When selecting CRESS, look for solid, even colorful, rich green samples. Avoid plants with any signs of slime, wilting or coloring. It can be stored under cooling in plastic for up to five days. If you want to prolong a little life, stick the stems in a glass filled with water and wrap it, cool until it is needed. Leave the green on the stems until they are ready for use, and before use to remove residual dirt and other materials.
Growing Cress is remarkably easy. Soak the cotton wool or peat in the water and place it in a small pot. Sprinkle the seeds to the top and keepIt is well connected until they start hatching. Keep the plant in the bright area, but not in direct sunlight and keep watering. As it matures, you can harvest whole young leaves or let the plant grow to larger size to develop large pepper leaves. CRESS will be applicable within five days of planting.