Cress is particularly suitable as an introduction to sprout cultivation. The seeds germinate very quickly and do not require much care. How to grow your own sprouts as a vitamin-rich addition to your diet.

Sprouts are so healthy

Cress seeds that have sprouted are considered true vitamin miracles. The proportion of vitamin C and various minerals is much higher than in the green cress leaves.

Cress sprouts therefore play an important role in a healthy diet.

The sprouts can be grown by yourself with little effort and are available all year round.

You need this for growing cress sprouts

  • Cress seeds, organic if possible
  • A germinator
  • Germination mat (cotton, kitchen paper)
  • Alternatively, a glass, plate or similar
  • A towel
  • spray bottle for water

Sow cress sprouts

The cress seeds are spread not too densely on the selected surface and moistened well with a spray bottle.

The seeds must be well moistened, but under no circumstances should they float in the water.

Cover the seed with an air-permeable cloth. This not only protects against dust and animal hair, but also sucks for a constant humidity.

Flush frequently

Cress sprouts tend to ferment or go moldy if kept too wet. It is therefore important not to keep the seed too moist or too dry.

If you rinse the sprouts with fresh water at least once, preferably several times a day, you can largely prevent mold growth, fermentation or drying out of the seeds.

Wet the seed and later the sprouts daily with a spray bottle and drain excess water.

Consume sprouts quickly

You can harvest your sprouts after just a few days. Use them as soon as possible as they don't keep for long. If they take on a slightly musty taste, you'd better discard them.

tips and tricks

If you only have a little time, pull your cress sprouts in a special cress strainer, which is usually mounted on a ceramic bowl. You can lift the strainer and rinse the roots of the sprouts without worrying about watering too much or too little.

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Vegetable garden