How To Quickly And Easily Grow Watercress On A Windowsill

2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38

Did you think the snow has fallen and all summer-autumn work is over? No! We will not let you get bored, because there are tons of ways to make a vegetable garden right in your home. Today we will tell you in what ways watercress is grown

Why this particular plant

The salad is very healthy because it is rich in:

- folic acid (regulates metabolism, and also improves the functioning of the nervous and hematopoietic systems);

- microelements (iodine, copper, boron, zinc, titanium, cobalt, molybdenum and manganese);

- potassium, iron, calcium, sulfur, phosphorus and magnesium (normalizes the condition of hair and skin);

- alkaloids and resins (cause expectorant effect, cure cough);

- vitamins A and C;

- nitric acid, sulfate and hydrochloric acid salts of potassium (normalize the work of the pancreas, kidneys and liver);

The second reason why we will grow this particular plant is its unpretentiousness. You probably know that lettuce grows several times over the summer.

By the way, this is one of the earliest ripening cultures. You have probably noticed that in the summer this greenery appears one of the first and disappears among the last. In addition, every time he brings seeds, which is also very important.

Application

The most common way of eating is fresh (in salads). The product is also combined with meat dishes, or consumed without anything. In addition, such greens can also please your beloved pets. Neither small rodents nor large cats will refuse the treat.

Growing methods

The most traditional way is a regular container on the windowsill. Just like in spring, but only in winter, plant seeds in the ground and wait. Inconvenient and long. Moreover, why bother with fiddling in the ground, if you can make the task easier? We offer you more practical and faster methods.

Method 1

You no longer need to look for land and a container for a plant. And you can forget about daily watering. You will need: a strainer (tea, small) and a cup (for water). Pour the seeds into a strainer, gently pour warm water (30 degrees) into it. This is necessary in order for the seeds to revive a little. Next, remove the container on the windowsill for seven days. Within a week, the greens can be consumed.

It is noteworthy that the salad grown in this way can be eaten with the roots!

Method 2

This method is not new and is in demand in the spring. This time we will grow greens in a container, the bottom of which is covered with wet gauze. The disadvantage of such a "garden" is that you need a lot of seeds. Although they germinate quickly enough.

Method 3

Electronic pots in which you can grow herbs all year round. The issue price varies from 2,500 to 11,000 rubles. But here absolutely nothing is required of you, except to fill in the seeds.

Method 4

We take a low container filled with clay or peat soil. We sow seeds to the surface, while gently pressing them into the ground. Next, pour with warm water. We cover with something dark (paper or film). We remove the container in a warm room (at least 7 degrees). Leave the box until the seeds germinate. But don't forget about humidity. It must be maintained in the place where the "vegetable garden" is kept. As soon as the salad sprouts, move the container to a bright place, and remove the film.

Several dishes

The simplest, but very tasty dish, which will take you a little more than 5 minutes to cook. We need 2 hard-boiled eggs, a tablespoon of sour cream and herbs (dill, watercress). Cut the egg into cubes, chop the herbs there, season all this with sour cream and salt. The dish is ready. A little tip: it is better to pick greens with your hands for a salad.

This recipe can be slightly modified. Use cottage cheese instead of an egg. The taste will become even better, and the dish will be healthier!