Grow cress on the window sill
To grow cress on the window sill
- find an old flannel or piece of towel
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- soak the cloth in water and wring it out
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- place the wet cloth on a plate
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- put the cress seeds on top of the cloth in a single layer, so that the cloth is almost completely covered and the seeds are not quite touching
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- place the plate on a warm window sill, and keep the cloth damp at all times.



Veryu clear instructions so I am giving it a go! Would you believe I have never grown cress before! Thanks Top veg for the inspiration and advice.
Sara from farmingfriends
Comment by Sara - May 12, 2007 7:00 am
[…] I am following the growing advice from Top Veg, which as always is clear and easy to follow. Thanks Top Veg! […]
Pingback by Farming Friends » Growing Cress - May 12, 2007 7:13 am
Hi Sara
Glad you find the cress growing info useful. We hope you enjoy the fresh cress as much as we do!
TopVeg
Comment by TopVeg - May 12, 2007 7:52 am