In some farms there is also one for the harvest Scythe used. The shoots are cut off about 10 to 15 cm long and bundled according to their weight. The weight varies between 70 and 120 grams, depending on the customer.
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The private harvest of watercress
If you have watercress in your garden, you can also harvest it from September. Through a regular cut if the plant sprouts again and again, shoots ready for harvest are also available during the summer and you always have fresh watercress available.
Cut young tender shoots about 5 - 7 cm in length, these taste particularly delicious. Be careful not to accidentally pull out the roots and do not prune the entire plant. This gives the herb the opportunity to quickly recover and sprout again and you can soon harvest again.
How do you use watercress?
Watercress is versatile. In 19th century England It was even a staple in the 19th century. You can eat watercress both raw and cooked. The simplest use is to sprinkle the chopped cabbage on a sandwich or to mix it with a salad. Like spinach, watercress can also be prepared as a vegetable. Their hot and spicy taste also goes very well with eggs.
Processing tips for watercress:
- traditionally chopped on bread and butter
- as a salad addition
- like spinach as a vegetable
- with poached egg on toast
Health benefits of watercress
Watercress is very rich in vitamins and minerals and of course very healthy. It has a diuretic, blood-forming and appetizing effect. For these reasons, it is often used for spring cures and purification, but also against rheumatism and kidney problems. Because watercress also stimulates labor, it should be consumed with caution during pregnancy.
Tips & Tricks
If you have a sensitive stomach then skip the chopped watercress before consuming it or leave it in the air for a few minutes before further processing, this makes it a little easier digestible.
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