Cress is particularly suitable as an introduction to growing sprouts. 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.
How can I grow cress sprouts myself?
To grow cress sprouts, you need cress seeds, a germination device or glass, a germination mat (cotton or kitchen paper), a cloth and a spray bottle. Keep the seeds moist on the base, rinse daily and harvest after a few days.
Sprouts are so he althy
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 he althy diet.
The sprouts can be grown yourself with little effort and are available all year round.
This is what you need to grow cress sprouts
- Cress seeds, preferably organic
- A germination device
- Germ mat (cotton, kitchen paper)
- As an alternative, a glass, plate or similar
- A cloth
- Spray bottle for water
Sowing cress sprouts
The cress seeds are not scattered too densely on the selected surface and are moistened well with a spray bottle.
The seeds must be well moist, but under no circumstances should they float in water.
Cover the seeds with a breathable cloth. This not only protects against dust and animal hair, but also vacuums to ensure consistent humidity.
Rinse frequently
Cress sprouts tend to ferment or mold if kept too wet. It is therefore important to keep the seeds neither too moist nor too dry.
If you rinse the sprouts with fresh water at least once a day, or even better several times a day, you can largely avoid mold growth, fermentation or the seeds drying out.
Wet the seeds and later the sprouts daily with a spray bottle and allow excess water to drain away.
Use sprouts quickly
You can harvest your sprouts after just a few days. Use them as soon as possible as they cannot be stored for long. If they take on a slightly musty taste, it's better to throw them away.
Tips & Tricks
If you don't have much time, grow your cress sprouts in a special cress sieve, which is mounted on a bowl, usually made of ceramic. You can lift the sieve and rinse the roots of the sprouts without having to worry about giving too much or too little water.
