cress heads

1. How do you make cress heads?
2. How do you make cress heads out of tights?
3. Do you need to water cress heads?
4. How long do cress heads take to grow?
5. How often should you water cress?
6. What is the best way to grow cress?

How do you make cress heads?

Decorate the shells with pens or paint, then leave them to dry. Dip the cotton wool balls in a little water, squeezing off any excess. Place 1 ball inside each shell, then sprinkle 1 tsp cress seeds onto each one. Sit the filled shells in eggcups and leave in a dry, well-lit place for a week – a windowsill is perfect.

How do you make cress heads out of tights?

Growing tips

Put about two teaspoons of cress seeds inside the tights. Almost fill the tights with compost. Remove the tights from the cup and tie the end. Turn it over so the cress seeds are at the top.

Do you need to water cress heads?

Whilst the seeds are growing, don't forget to water them. They don't need much, only a small amount every couple of days. If you have them in full sun on the windowsill, you might want to water them with only a little every day.

How long do cress heads take to grow?

Germination takes place within a couple of days (24 hours, if you're lucky) and the cress is ready to harvest when it's around 1½ to 2 inches high (which will be, depending on the type you're growing, five to seven days later). Snip the stalks off at the base to use as a garnish, in a salad, or in sandwiches.

How often should you water cress?

It's typically ready to harvest after 5 - 7 days. How often should cress be watered? To water cress, spray it daily. Species of cress need lots of water, especially in the growing season.

What is the best way to grow cress?

Sow cress seeds on the surface of damp compost in a 5 or 6 inch pot (12 to 15cm) to let it grow to its full potential. In 4-5 weeks your cress will grow to about 6 inches tall (15cm) with slightly feathered, divided leaves. Don't worry if it starts to flower - they're edible too!