Old Ways Are The Best
Traditional methods still being used, the witches brush …..it enables us to protect the leaf and stem with the cold weather now here, encouraging new shoots to grow for a thicker crop in a few weeks time .
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First Frost
With the first spell of really cold weather forcast for tonight, its essential we protect the leaf and stem from the frost…. minus 4 is expected. The spring water at source is 11 degrees , which is going to keep the frost at bay once the watercress is rolled in .
Keeping Warm
Starting to raise the water levels to protect the stem and leaf . Ready for our first cold night
Spring Has Sprung
Spring is definitely here. Seed planting is now well under way . Ready for harvest in Early may.
Keep on Rolling…..
The first dip in temperature of the season is due this weekend. By gently pushing the heads into the water we can protect it from frost and make sure we have great quality cress available all year round
Nothing Wasted
Nothing goes to waste 🌿 We make use of excess crops by using traditional methods like scything and transplanting. The tops are spread into empty beds to keep the cycle going. Sustainable farming at its roots 🌱♻️ SustainableFarming #NoWaste #RegenerativeAgriculture #TraditionalFarming #OrganicLiving #FarmLife #EcoFriendly #GrowYourOwn #Permaculture #ZeroWasteFarm
Winter Cress
Our winter cress is now fully established, ready for harvest over the coming months