Grow Easy Cress Indoors

Sow cress every couple of weeks. One packet of seeds will be enough for a few sowings. Reseal the packet and store in a container in the refrigerator.

Time to Complete: 30 minutes

Materials Needed:

• cress seed
• small pots
• paper towels

• nontoxic felt-tip pen
• all-purpose potting mix
• plastic bags

Fold Kitchen Towel

Fold a sheet of kitchen towel in quarters. Invert a pot over it and draw around the rim with a pen. Cut out the circles of paper. Fill the pot with potting mix to just below the rim and place the four paper circles on top.

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Water the Pots

Repeat for several pots—you will need a few if growing for salads. Set the pots on a plant tray or saucers, and water them to dampen the towels.

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Sow the Seeds

Sprinkle some seeds onto the paper. Place each pot in a plastic bag, seal loosely and store in a cool dark place. When the seedlings are 1/2 inch, remove the bag. Set pots on a windowsill out of direct sun, and keep moist until the cress is ready.

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