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- The seeds of watercress
- Where do you get watercress seeds from?
- How long do the seeds of watercress last?
- How to sow watercress?
- Tips for sowing watercress:
- Tips & Tricks
The seeds of watercress
The seeds of watercress grow in pods. With a little patience, you can harvest them yourself with your own watercress. All you have to do is leave the sprouted herb and wait a while.
Soon, the bean-like pods form from the flowers. Only when these are dry, you can remove the ripe seeds. In principle, you can sow the seeds immediately, that's what nature does. However, these seeds are often eaten by birds who love these treats.
Where do you get watercress seeds from?
On the one hand you can buy seeds of watercress in nurseries or specialty shops for seeds. On the other hand, you can also collect the seeds yourself. To do this, wait until pods form after flowering. They look a bit like beans. Only when these pods dry, the seeds are ripe and can be harvested.
How long do the seeds of watercress last?
For purchased seeds, a best before date is on the package. Often, however, not all seeds are sown at the same time and in the following year are still "old" seeds available. You may still be able to use them, but it may not germinate all the seeds. If the seed germinates then the herb is also edible.
Collect the seeds of the watercress flowered, then wait for the pods to dry. Dry the seeds thoroughly and then keep them dark and dry. Then you can wait until spring with the sowing.
How to sow watercress?
It's best to sow watercress in a watertight pot. Watercress sown in the field is often eaten by birds before it germinates. To prevent this, you can cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil or provide bird protection.
Tips for sowing watercress:
Tips & Tricks
Field-watered watercress is a treat for birds. Either cover the seeds with a very thin layer of soil or you can provide bird protection.
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