Cress grows almost by itself. The care required is very low, whether you grow the herb in the garden or on the windowsill. You just have to be careful when watering. Cress likes it moist, but does not tolerate waterlogging well.

Is cress hardy?

Cress is not hardy. It can therefore only be sown outdoors from mid-May to early September.

Does cress have to be pricked?

Since cress grows very quickly and can be harvested outdoors after just a few weeks, pricking out is not necessary.

If the cress is kept on the windowsill, you can sow the seeds more densely so that a dense green growth develops.

Can cress be implemented?

No, you cannot transplant cress. It's not worth it either, as the plants are only kept in the garden or in the planter for a short time until they flower. If they get in your way, just rip them out and sow new cress somewhere else.

How is cress poured correctly?

  • Keep evenly moist until germination
  • Water regularly to keep the soil from drying out
  • Absolutely avoid waterlogging
  • Use spray bottle

The seeds and the plants themselves are very fine and delicate. A hard jet of water washes out the seeds and presses the stalks to the ground.

It is therefore better to use a spray bottle with a fine jet for watering. A fine mist is best for the cress plants.

Do you need to fertilize cress?

No, cress is very undemanding in terms of the nutrient supply in the plant substrate. It can also cope with depleted soils. It draws its growth power from the seed.

Which diseases and pests can occur in cress?

In the field, cress attracts flea beetles. That is why it is often sown before carrots or radishes to protect these plants from flea beetles. Diseases do not occur with cress.

tips and tricks

Cress seed on the windowsill tends to mold if kept too moist. As a preventive measure, rinse the seeds with fresh water every morning. Hold the planter at a slight angle and lightly spray the seed with water. But be careful not to let the seed float away.

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Vegetable garden