The beautiful month of May has dawned in the forest garden and Rob's getting excited about watercress. He demonstrates how to grow your own in a bucket of water.
Although I was initially concerned by your "mmms" and "urgghs" I stuck with it and found it to be a highly informative video. So many others make it seem so complicated and yours is by far the best. Will have to wait until spring now but will definitely be growing my own from then on!
Thank you, Superblack. I'm so pleased you've found it useful, potentially! Yeah, it's hard to resist making such sounds when one loves watercress so much 😆 Every sprouting success to you for the spring time! 🌿🤗
I was looking through the internet about any info how to plant a watercress in my frog pond at the end of herb spiral. Only Rob's Discovery gave me so precise answer! Thanks Rob!
So glad I found this. Thank you Rob. I love watercress so I’m will attempt this. Now is the perfect time of year and lockdown has shown me my green fingers as I’ve started to grow dome micro greens. With this I have visions of my dog healthily lapping up the water in a bucket in the garden 😊
You're most welcome, Dorothy 😊 Yes, it's the perfect time of year to try it. It'll grow like mad this month! I have trouble keeping the geese out of mine at the moment. They're not fond of eating it, fortunately, but they love the water underneath!! Happy gardening 🌱🌿
Never mind your dog lapping up the water the watercress is in, watch s/he doesn't eat the watercress. We have four Shih-Tzu's and they LOVE watercress, they go crazy whenever I make a salad sandwich. They love salads (Tomato, Cheese, Watercress, cucumber), they come running into the kitchen every time they hear the fridge door opening as they know what's going to happen
@@robsdiscovery I'll have to remember to video them shortly. I have just finished a bag of watercress yesterday and had bought some seeds from sutton seeds and have just planted them, so when they're ready, I will video the little munchkins chomping down on some watercress.
Wow so beautifully 🤩in my country Philippines, my grandma she have this Plants but I don't want to eat🤩 now I'm old it's my favorites 😋 thanks for this video 🤩
The first ever video I ever watched from your channels content, followed by that of Rhubarb which made me hooked to it. Just keep making more such awesome mind soothing therapeutic videos, Rob ! You're the best(est) [if that's even a word!]
Thank you I been watching so many videos but hard to understand when I came across your video it’s very easy because I want to plant watercress now your way is how I’m going to do it
Your video was great, informative and funny at the same time. You have a great sense of humour. I imagined you doing a medieval documentary on growing your own food, SUBBED.
Since you’ve uploaded those few new videos my CZcams is flooded with your channel.. this one popped up this morning 😀. Have seen it before but gave in and pressed play 😂. The comments are hilarious !! You made quite an impact on people with your eating 😆👍!! Funny stuff! I may just have to read the comments more often! 😂
Rob thanks for making this video.. i ended up buying watercress seeds and im germenating currently.. happy i found this saved me 4 weeks looking at a saucepan
@@robsdiscovery thanks just for the future stock up on fuel and groceries inflation is rising unbelievably buy 1-2 years worth. I heard it from a professional source who is a youtuber
Hello Rob, After having some store-bought Nasturtium Officinale seeds totally fail to germinate, I started looking for answers and fortunately found you in your delightful garden. This one is Cresson de Fontaine (in French) and I would have assumed this watercress could grow in soil, but maybe it's different to the store-bought variety. Thanks for your demonstration. I subscribed and hit notifications.
That is a shame. Interesting though. This is the worst year I've ever had for seeds germinating. Most of my gardening friends have said so too. Have you heard that also where you live? Only about 5% of all the 40 kinds of seeds I planted this year germinated, compared to about 60-70% in previous years. I don't know whether or not to be worried or put it down to just being 'one of those' years!
I love watching you eat the watercress and looks great where you are.....also, your soft voice is very soothing. Far too many people talk too loud. Oh, I am a woman and not a man.
Thank you, Neal. Not everyone seems to think so, so that's most pleasing to hear 😊 I too sometimes find those loud talking CZcams videos a little abrasive on the ear, but endure them if what they're saying is of interest 😁
This is on my first thing to source this week list, as thoughts pop in, of where to put some watercress! Hmm, in our fountains ⛲️, the barrel pond, in buckets 🪣, our small lake & of course . . . in my belly! Yum! 🥪🥗🍲 Thanks for the inspiration, Rob! ❤️
I used to buy in bunches from greengrocers, but the only place now seems to be, bagged in larger supermarkets. My sandwich tip Wholemeal bread, strong cheddar, watercress and marmite.
Awww, I really miss greengrocers 🥦😔 That really is the sandwich tip of the week! 🥪 Thanks! 😄 If you have any more please do feel free to dispense that bready wisdom 😉
thank you, that's amazing. so easy, now i can grow it in a cement mix tray or get a kiddy pool in the back yard with all the grasses, without having to dig them up.
I have flowing water beds that are growing all year long. Just found out just how wonderful this plant actually is. Amazing vegetable that just keeps on giving forever. It is just way too easy to grow in or outside. Great in salads or salads and egg etc. .
this was nice to watch, no crazy music and you have a nice speaking voice! I have a question, I noticed holes in the leaves, what kind of pests eat the leaves ?
Thank you, Supersleuth, that's most kind of you to say so 😊 I think it's a kind of flea beetle 🤔 It doesn't happen anymore though. Possibly because of all the different herbs that I've since planted nearby. The holes certainly didn't affect the taste though 😁
I'd love to be able to answer your question but I'm not sure what to say. I've not had a problem with mosquito larvae in my watercress 'beds'. It could be because there're not too many of them in this area, or because the water is flowing just enough to discourage them from laying. It may be the frogs who live near the tubs that are feeding on the larvae or perhaps the herbs growing nearby that repel them. Or maybe all those things! Having said I've never had a problem with them they'll probably be everywhere this year! What about covering whichever growing container you choose to use with mosquito netting? Or changing the water frequently enough so that it's not standing? Or both? Is indoors an option for you?
@@robsdiscovery So, it's not quite the larvae that are the problem. The adults seem to be attracted to any moist place (like a garden) in search of a spot to lay their eggs. Herbs seem like a good solution though. What kinds seem to have the best effect on insects? I tried mint, shiso, rosemary, basil and lemongrass so far and nothing's repelled them yet. Granted they were all delicious (well except for the cat pee... but hey it's all natural fertilizer) And indoor growing would probably get on my roommates' nerves since the place is already pretty cramped and we've had mold issues in the past.
Different herbs seem to have different effects on different insects! Let me know if you find a solution but I'm all out of ideas for now 🤷🏻♂️ Happy growing 🌿😋 and watch out for that cat pee 🙀😬😆
So you could keep it in the same bucket, just add fresh water every day or so , and it will grow. Is that correct? Incidentally, I watched a TV program ,that had two runners. Before these people went on a run, one had watercress, the other didn't. When they came back from the run , they're blood was checked. The guy with no watercress had jagged oxidize cells, the guy who ate watercress had smooth protected cells
Yes, that's more or less correct. Though the quality of the water will effect the quality of the watercress. How fascinating, I can quite believe that! 🌿😁
@@robsdiscoveryI believe it was on channel 4 several years ago. I've never been able to find an upload on CZcams, but I definitely watched the experiment
Great video, so simple and easy to follow. I'm trying it myself - the watercress has grown nice roots and then I put it outside in a tub, the plants are growing tall but with small leaves and some are turning yellow. Any tips on how I get them to grow green and bushy? Cheers :)
@@robsdiscovery No I haven't changed the water at all! :( Although it has rained a bit over the past couple of weeks. I'll refresh the water in the tub today.
Flushing with fresh water (ideally not tap water) as often as possible will oxygenate the watercress which will help it to grow much better and the leaves ought to become green again. I'd say twice a week minium but every day if you can. All the best! 🌿🤗
It's funny how people's tastes are really different because I weirdly enjoy your loud eating in many of your videos. I think because you can tell how passionate you are about the land, how much work you've put in and it's paid off with a delicious crop! I also have found with many of these permaculture videos people talk about the edible crops with no description of taste! You go one step further and actually taste the food! on camera! I say ... Chomp away!
Another excellent question! Alas, I've Only tried growing mine in full sun, but with phenomenonal success, so if your full sun is the same as my 'full sun' then that's the answer! 😄
It is indeed! As long as the soil never dries out. In fact, the damp hole in the ground I harvest it from during minute four of the video is simply damp soil. The soil doesn't seem to have to be particularly good either, just wet!
I bought one from a grocery store with the root attached, experimented to see if it would grow in the soil... it looked almost dead few days of planting it in a pot so I gave up and forgot to water for few weeks then when I returned it overpowered my other herbs 🤔
wouldn't this breed mosquito's tho? i have some rooted watercress i want to grow but i know standing water around me breeds them badly even if i do top it off daily i would have to completely dump it regularly :(.. i may try it tho
I'd love to be able to answer your question but I'm not sure what to say. I've not had a problem with mosquito larvae in my watercress 'beds'. It could be because there're not too many of them in this area, or because the water is flowing just enough to discourage them from laying. It may be the frogs who live near the tubs that are feeding on the larvae or perhaps the herbs growing nearby that repel them. Or maybe all those things! Having said I've never had a problem with them they'll probably be everywhere this year!
definitely the frogs! Helpful little guys. Enjoyed your presentation Rob, though I don't enjoy Watercress as much as you do, I still want to grow & eat it for its nutritional value. The taste is reminiscent of Nasturtium leaves & radishes!
Thank you, Jenny :-) Yeah, you'd have to travel far & wide to find someone who loves it as much as me! :-D I suppose it does taste a bit nasturtiumy. And I've just found out why.. It's part of the nasturtium family! Well well well :-)
@@robsdiscovery i actually decided to see if it will grow in my fish tank... it has a light on the top totally not sure if its enough...? . i have some rooted out and i will let you know how it goes . I also placed more outdoors over rocks and water.
Well, what do you know!! Didn't trust myself to have as discerning palate as I obviously had in this case! I've subscribed! Think your addiction to the stuff is rubbing off on me! You have lovely eyes. Your enthusiasm shows through them. I've subscribed. Very helpful info. Thanks :)
What about covering whichever growing container you choose to use with mosquito netting? Or changing the water frequently enough so that it's not standing? Or both? 😄 Is indoors an option for you? 🤔
You're most welcome. I'm glad to have been of help 😊 Watercress sandwiches are my favourite, with good quality bread & butter sandwich 🥪🌿😋 I've a similar level of over the top passion for most the things growing here, for better or worse 😆 Yes, tea time as in the main evening meal, as opposed to afternoon cup of tea time. As obsessed as I appear to be with it even I concur that it'd not compliment good cuppa 😄
Watercress gets all the nutrients it needs from the water and the rest is done by photosynthesis. Water contains a surprisingly high level of nutrients, which of course varies hugely depending on its source. But even so, most water sources contain more than enough for this incredibly undemanding, self-sufficient plant.
On another note though... people munching like that at the beginning make me gag. it has to be the most revolting sound in the solar system. Yet you looked like you took such pride in doing it!
You're right. It's certainly not for everyone. It makes me cringe a little when other people do it.. mostly. But I've tried pleasing everyone most of my life. I can't. So now I please myself! I was indeed munch munch munching with both pleasure & pride! :-D
@@robsdiscovery No worries man... Just thought I would mention it. I like your advice though. I went and got some seeds last night! Can't wait for them to get going... for now though I will continue to get it from the store. The video was great.
@@robsdiscovery maybe just a little. But there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. I have a bag of water cress seeds. I’ve started some in starting potting mix. Should I place them in water like this after they’ve grown their first set of real leaves, or can I start them directly in water? I love watercress, but it’s not really sold in bags like that here in America.
@@robsdiscovery yeah its happens but in my country wash out those leaves with dish soap and vinegar it may be something else I will ask cause I like watercress a lot.
Yeah, I purposefully make my videos much slower paced than other CZcams videos. Lots of people like them... and many don't 🤷🏻♂️ I hope you got the information you were looking for, even if you did have to wait a minute or two for it 😄
Haha, yeah! It is a bit 'chewy' at the beginning, isn't it! That would irritate me too. I must remember not to eat so passionately on screen.. it seems to have become a bit of a running theme in the videos so far! :-D
Trying not spending over one fifth of the video on the introduction might help to. When I seen it was 1:13 in on a 5 minute video and you still did not even start talking about the subject I was done.
Thanks, you made it look easy when all the other videos were complicated!
A great simple way to get watercress in the garden. Thanks for sharing! :-D
Although I was initially concerned by your "mmms" and "urgghs" I stuck with it and found it to be a highly informative video. So many others make it seem so complicated and yours is by far the best. Will have to wait until spring now but will definitely be growing my own from then on!
Thank you, Superblack. I'm so pleased you've found it useful, potentially! Yeah, it's hard to resist making such sounds when one loves watercress so much 😆
Every sprouting success to you for the spring time! 🌿🤗
Brilliant as ever Rob!
Thank you Richard :-)
Excellent video Rob. Informative and to the point. Excellent!
Wow! You have really shown how EASY this is!! Also cleared up some common misconceptions! Thanks a bunch! 🌱💧☘💧🍃
You're most welcome 😊 I'm so pleased to have been of help.
I was looking through the internet about any info how to plant a watercress in my frog pond at the end of herb spiral. Only Rob's Discovery gave me so precise answer! Thanks Rob!
You're welcome, Adam 😊
Believe it or not exactly the same reason brought me to this video. I will sure give it ago in a couple of weeks time. 😃
😮😮😮🤩🤩🤩 really that easy to grow them. I just bought watercress from a grocery store will do this ASAP
This is the best video on how to grow watercres thank you so much and I love your style
Thank you, Cchoi08 😊 You're welcome 😊
This guy is gonna live forever.
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So glad I found this. Thank you Rob. I love watercress so I’m will attempt this. Now is the perfect time of year and lockdown has shown me my green fingers as I’ve started to grow dome micro greens. With this I have visions of my dog healthily lapping up the water in a bucket in the garden 😊
You're most welcome, Dorothy 😊 Yes, it's the perfect time of year to try it. It'll grow like mad this month! I have trouble keeping the geese out of mine at the moment. They're not fond of eating it, fortunately, but they love the water underneath!! Happy gardening 🌱🌿
Never mind your dog lapping up the water the watercress is in, watch s/he doesn't eat the watercress. We have four Shih-Tzu's and they LOVE watercress, they go crazy whenever I make a salad sandwich. They love salads (Tomato, Cheese, Watercress, cucumber), they come running into the kitchen every time they hear the fridge door opening as they know what's going to happen
@@PeterMaddison2483 Salad loving dogs! How very unusual! 😄 The cheese is understandable but the rest is a curiosity 🤔😄
@@robsdiscovery I'll have to remember to video them shortly. I have just finished a bag of watercress yesterday and had bought some seeds from sutton seeds and have just planted them, so when they're ready, I will video the little munchkins chomping down on some watercress.
Great advice though man. did not know it was so easy to grow! I eat this stuff all the time.
Wow so beautifully 🤩in my country Philippines, my grandma she have this Plants but I don't want to eat🤩 now I'm old it's my favorites 😋 thanks for this video 🤩
Nice. Im going to buy a bucket, sink, bath tub and a window and start growing cress tomorrow 👍🏻
Brilliant 🌿🤗 And a window! 🤣
The first ever video I ever watched from your channels content, followed by that of Rhubarb which made me hooked to it.
Just keep making more such awesome mind soothing therapeutic videos, Rob !
You're the best(est) [if that's even a word!]
Thanks again, Sam 😊 I'm happy with bestest 😁 Next video being published on Sunday 😉
Thanks. That was very easy and informative
Thank you I been watching so many videos but hard to understand when I came across your video it’s very easy because I want to plant watercress now your way is how I’m going to do it
Excellent. All the best with it! 🌿 Let us know how it goes 😊
So amazing!!!
Really great idea
Your video was great, informative and funny at the same time.
You have a great sense of humour. I imagined you doing a medieval documentary on growing your own food, SUBBED.
Thanks, Peter. I love the idea of doing a proper Medieval style video! It feels like it here sometimes with the lack of advanced technology 😄
@@robsdiscovery Great, look forward to watching it, glad I was able to inspire you.
Excellent video …. Many thanks ❤
Informative - well done - thank you
Thank you very much, Michael :-)
Like your style !
Thanks! 😊
Since you’ve uploaded those few new videos my CZcams is flooded with your channel.. this one popped up this morning 😀. Have seen it before but gave in and pressed play 😂.
The comments are hilarious !!
You made quite an impact on people with your eating 😆👍!! Funny stuff!
I may just have to read the comments more often! 😂
Rob thanks for making this video.. i ended up buying watercress seeds and im germenating currently.. happy i found this saved me 4 weeks looking at a saucepan
You're very welcome! Brilliant! 🌱🤗 I'm so happy to have saved you a month's waiting! 😄
@@robsdiscovery thanks just for the future stock up on fuel and groceries inflation is rising unbelievably buy 1-2 years worth. I heard it from a professional source who is a youtuber
Search Jimmy egypt conspiracy he is the person :)
Thanks for the advice. I usually keep well stocked 🥫😉
Lovely mate, i have to give this a go. Blessings from America 🙋
Thank you 🙏🏽😊 Let us all know how you get on! 🌿
Awesome !!!!!
Hello Rob, After having some store-bought Nasturtium Officinale seeds totally fail to germinate, I started looking for answers and fortunately found you in your delightful garden.
This one is Cresson de Fontaine (in French) and I would have assumed this watercress could grow in soil, but maybe it's different to the store-bought variety.
Thanks for your demonstration. I subscribed and hit notifications.
You're most welcome. I'm so glad you liked it. Let us know how your watercress growing goes! :-)
@@robsdiscovery None germinated. I think it's the seeds. Maybe time to grow them in water.
That is a shame. Interesting though. This is the worst year I've ever had for seeds germinating. Most of my gardening friends have said so too. Have you heard that also where you live? Only about 5% of all the 40 kinds of seeds I planted this year germinated, compared to about 60-70% in previous years. I don't know whether or not to be worried or put it down to just being 'one of those' years!
I love watching you eat the watercress and looks great where you are.....also, your soft voice is very soothing. Far too many people talk too loud. Oh, I am a woman and not a man.
Thank you, Neal. Not everyone seems to think so, so that's most pleasing to hear 😊 I too sometimes find those loud talking CZcams videos a little abrasive on the ear, but endure them if what they're saying is of interest 😁
A whole lotta awesome!
Thank you!🙏🌱
You're welcome 😊
I enjoyed your video ! Thanks 😊
I'm so glad you enjoyed it 🤗 All the best with the watercress growing 🌿😊
Amazing! ❤
This is on my first thing to source this week list, as thoughts pop in, of where to put some watercress! Hmm, in our fountains ⛲️, the barrel pond, in buckets 🪣, our small lake & of course . . . in my belly! Yum! 🥪🥗🍲
Thanks for the inspiration, Rob! ❤️
It sounds like you have a plethora of options! 😄 Try them all, I say, and let us all know which was most successful! 🌿🤗🤗
@@robsdiscovery ~ Will do my best. 👍
I used to buy in bunches from greengrocers, but the only place now seems to be, bagged in larger supermarkets.
My sandwich tip Wholemeal bread, strong cheddar, watercress and marmite.
Awww, I really miss greengrocers 🥦😔 That really is the sandwich tip of the week! 🥪 Thanks! 😄 If you have any more please do feel free to dispense that bready wisdom 😉
thank you, that's amazing. so easy, now i can grow it in a cement mix tray or get a kiddy pool in the back yard with all the grasses, without having to dig them up.
Thank you 😊 I like this and I’ll start my own
I hope it grows well! 🤞🌿🍵😋
Thank you!
Your hair is really gorgeous
Thank you, Sandeep 😊
Clever!!!!
Thank mate. Cheers
You're welcome, Jerry 😊
Beautiful sunny day in Liverpool
I have flowing water beds that are growing all year long. Just found out just how wonderful this plant actually is. Amazing vegetable that just keeps on giving forever. It is just way too easy to grow in or outside. Great in salads or salads and egg etc. .
Thanks great news, Jon. Welcome to the world of watercress, the gift that keeps on giving 🌱🤗
Thanks you the informative vid.
You're most welcome 😊
THANK U ...WHAT A GREAT VIDEO.... 💘 MORE PLEADE
Thanks! You're most welcome 😊 I'll do my best! 😄
this was nice to watch, no crazy music and you have a nice speaking voice! I have a question, I noticed holes in the leaves, what kind of pests eat the leaves ?
Thank you, Supersleuth, that's most kind of you to say so 😊 I think it's a kind of flea beetle 🤔 It doesn't happen anymore though. Possibly because of all the different herbs that I've since planted nearby. The holes certainly didn't affect the taste though 😁
Nice one rob 👍👍
Thanks, Alan 😊
@@robsdiscovery your welcome mate , Iv put some in my pond and some in my fish tank to see if I can root it
@@robsdiscovery I checked today Rob and ……… I have roots 👍👍brilliant thank you mate .
Any tips for dealing with mosquitoes? Any standing water seems to attract a swarm of them from may to as late as early november
I'd love to be able to answer your question but I'm not sure what to say. I've not had a problem with mosquito larvae in my watercress 'beds'. It could be because there're not too many of them in this area, or because the water is flowing just enough to discourage them from laying. It may be the frogs who live near the tubs that are feeding on the larvae or perhaps the herbs growing nearby that repel them. Or maybe all those things! Having said I've never had a problem with them they'll probably be everywhere this year! What about covering whichever growing container you choose to use with mosquito netting? Or changing the water frequently enough so that it's not standing? Or both? Is indoors an option for you?
@@robsdiscovery So, it's not quite the larvae that are the problem. The adults seem to be attracted to any moist place (like a garden) in search of a spot to lay their eggs. Herbs seem like a good solution though. What kinds seem to have the best effect on insects? I tried mint, shiso, rosemary, basil and lemongrass so far and nothing's repelled them yet. Granted they were all delicious (well except for the cat pee... but hey it's all natural fertilizer) And indoor growing would probably get on my roommates' nerves since the place is already pretty cramped and we've had mold issues in the past.
Different herbs seem to have different effects on different insects! Let me know if you find a solution but I'm all out of ideas for now 🤷🏻♂️ Happy growing 🌿😋 and watch out for that cat pee 🙀😬😆
So you could keep it in the same bucket, just add fresh water every day or so , and it will grow. Is that correct? Incidentally, I watched a TV program ,that had two runners. Before these people went on a run, one had watercress, the other didn't. When they came back from the run , they're blood was checked. The guy with no watercress had jagged oxidize cells, the guy who ate watercress had smooth protected cells
Yes, that's more or less correct. Though the quality of the water will effect the quality of the watercress. How fascinating, I can quite believe that! 🌿😁
@@robsdiscoveryI believe it was on channel 4 several years ago. I've never been able to find an upload on CZcams, but I definitely watched the experiment
can it grow in a farm dam or does the water have to be fairly shallow?
As long as the water is still enough so as not to dispurse the plants too much it should be fine. Give it a go and let us know how it goes 😊
Great video, so simple and easy to follow. I'm trying it myself - the watercress has grown nice roots and then I put it outside in a tub, the plants are growing tall but with small leaves and some are turning yellow. Any tips on how I get them to grow green and bushy? Cheers :)
Thanks! I'm glad it's been helpful 😊 Are you flushing your tubs with water often enough?
@@robsdiscovery No I haven't changed the water at all! :( Although it has rained a bit over the past couple of weeks. I'll refresh the water in the tub today.
Flushing with fresh water (ideally not tap water) as often as possible will oxygenate the watercress which will help it to grow much better and the leaves ought to become green again. I'd say twice a week minium but every day if you can. All the best! 🌿🤗
@@robsdiscovery OK thanks for the advice Rob, I've changed the water today and will do regular changes this week to see if things improve. Cheers! :)
Thank you for the video. We don't have a stream where I am coming from...trying aquapronice...using fish poo. Thanks you.
You're welcome :-) Ooo, aquaponically grown watercress! That's an idea! 💡😁
im stoned as shit and dont know what I clicked on and just see a guy feasting on leaves
Haha!! 🤣🤣 What a way to discover "Rob's Discovery"!! If you like leaf feasting you'll loooove some of the other videos on this channel 🌿😉
@@robsdiscovery Haha I did just that! I enjoyed your Forest Garden Early Spring 2022 video! So lovely
Aww, thanks Sam 😊 It was a worthwhile stoned click then 😉😆
Does it grow well in tropical weather? 80-90 °F average .., Can i grow it with indirect sunlight?
Yes, it absolutely will grow in light shade with those temperatures. In fact, it'll probably thrive there 😄
It's funny how people's tastes are really different because I weirdly enjoy your loud eating in many of your videos. I think because you can tell how passionate you are about the land, how much work you've put in and it's paid off with a delicious crop! I also have found with many of these permaculture videos people talk about the edible crops with no description of taste! You go one step further and actually taste the food! on camera! I say ... Chomp away!
Thank you, Ese :-) I'll use that as an excuse to continue to chomp away! :-D
I enjoy it as well! As the video started, I thought "I like this guy already.".
Yea 😊
What is in the damp hole in the ground? Is it growing in soil???
The hole is dug in soil. It's rooted itself in the soil a little but doesn't seem to need it 🤷🏻♂️
@@robsdiscovery Thanks!
When you’re rooting the watercress, do you keep the bucket in the shade?
I've tried both and it doesn't seem to make a difference 🤷🏻♂️
@@robsdiscovery Thank you. How about after they’ve rooted:
Do they like full sun?
Another excellent question! Alas, I've Only tried growing mine in full sun, but with phenomenonal success, so if your full sun is the same as my 'full sun' then that's the answer! 😄
@@robsdiscovery splendid. Thank you so much. ❤️
The intro killed me.
🤣
😂 stop it
Can it grow in partial sun?
It can 🌥🌿
Hi where is the water coming?
Hello :-) It's drainage water (from rain) running off all the land uphill from mine.
Great,...,
Can we plant it in soil?
Yes, as long as that soil never dries out.
How about at the edge of a lake?
I don't see why that wouldn't work if the water was shallow enough for it to root itself and enough fresh water circulating 🤔
Give it a go and let us know 🌿😊
This man has some killer hair lol 😂 reminds me of binks from hocus pocas
Thanks 😂
Lol! You're funny.
Thanks! It's unintentional. But maybe that's why :-D
I love it tooooo
Is it possible to grow in soil
It is indeed! As long as the soil never dries out. In fact, the damp hole in the ground I harvest it from during minute four of the video is simply damp soil. The soil doesn't seem to have to be particularly good either, just wet!
I bought one from a grocery store with the root attached, experimented to see if it would grow in the soil... it looked almost dead few days of planting it in a pot so I gave up and forgot to water for few weeks then when I returned it overpowered my other herbs 🤔
amusing
wouldn't this breed mosquito's tho? i have some rooted watercress i want to grow but i know standing water around me breeds them badly even if i do top it off daily i would have to completely dump it regularly :(.. i may try it tho
I'd love to be able to answer your question but I'm not sure what to say. I've not had a problem with mosquito larvae in my watercress 'beds'. It could be because there're not too many of them in this area, or because the water is flowing just enough to discourage them from laying. It may be the frogs who live near the tubs that are feeding on the larvae or perhaps the herbs growing nearby that repel them. Or maybe all those things! Having said I've never had a problem with them they'll probably be everywhere this year!
definitely the frogs! Helpful little guys.
Enjoyed your presentation Rob, though I don't enjoy Watercress as much as you do, I still want to grow & eat it for its nutritional value. The taste is reminiscent of Nasturtium leaves & radishes!
Thank you, Jenny :-) Yeah, you'd have to travel far & wide to find someone who loves it as much as me! :-D I suppose it does taste a bit nasturtiumy. And I've just found out why.. It's part of the nasturtium family! Well well well :-)
@@robsdiscovery i actually decided to see if it will grow in my fish tank... it has a light on the top totally not sure if its enough...? . i have some rooted out and i will let you know how it goes . I also placed more outdoors over rocks and water.
Well, what do you know!! Didn't trust myself to have as discerning palate as I obviously had in this case!
I've subscribed! Think your addiction to the stuff is rubbing off on me! You have lovely eyes. Your enthusiasm shows through them.
I've subscribed. Very helpful info. Thanks :)
Does it need sun?
It prefers semi-shade ⛅ but, like mine, will grow okay in full sun ☀️
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Naturally n peaceful - thx
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Would love to grow water cress except we live in the tropics and the standing water would breed mosquitoes.
What about covering whichever growing container you choose to use with mosquito netting? Or changing the water frequently enough so that it's not standing? Or both? 😄 Is indoors an option for you? 🤔
you only got his clothes?
Everything I needed to know thanks.
Watercress salads are pretty good but I’m not quite sure I get your obsession with the stuff
Tea time you say??
You're most welcome. I'm glad to have been of help 😊
Watercress sandwiches are my favourite, with good quality bread & butter sandwich 🥪🌿😋
I've a similar level of over the top passion for most the things growing here, for better or worse 😆
Yes, tea time as in the main evening meal, as opposed to afternoon cup of tea time. As obsessed as I appear to be with it even I concur that it'd not compliment good cuppa 😄
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Am scared 🐸 might jump out !
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Jesus Christ dude, do you need a cigarette after eating that sprig of watercress?
😂 Yep, I do love Watercress! 😉
Slow but interesting
Haha! Thanks! 😄
This is one of my quicker paced videos 😉
The leafs got eaten by snails ehhhwww
It was flea beetles 🪲
Well fk me is it really that easy to regrow watercress?? Thanks
Yep, it is! 😄
What about nutrients?
Watercress gets all the nutrients it needs from the water and the rest is done by photosynthesis. Water contains a surprisingly high level of nutrients, which of course varies hugely depending on its source. But even so, most water sources contain more than enough for this incredibly undemanding, self-sufficient plant.
On another note though... people munching like that at the beginning make me gag. it has to be the most revolting sound in the solar system. Yet you looked like you took such pride in doing it!
You're right. It's certainly not for everyone. It makes me cringe a little when other people do it.. mostly. But I've tried pleasing everyone most of my life. I can't. So now I please myself! I was indeed munch munch munching with both pleasure & pride! :-D
@@robsdiscovery No worries man... Just thought I would mention it. I like your advice though. I went and got some seeds last night! Can't wait for them to get going... for now though I will continue to get it from the store. The video was great.
I like the sunken bath tub too... I will keep an eye out for one.
SOULJAH, JAHBLESS....
Oh dude , please
Would you care to elaborate? 🤔
Y'all know this guy may be eating water cress but he's smoking another kind of weed lol...
Do you really think I come across as a stoner?! 😂
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@@robsdiscovery maybe just a little. But there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.
I have a bag of water cress seeds. I’ve started some in starting potting mix.
Should I place them in water like this after they’ve grown their first set of real leaves, or can I start them directly in water?
I love watercress, but it’s not really sold in bags like that here in America.
nice but looks a some kind of insect is damagng the leaves.
Thanks :-) Yeah, it always looks like that. I don't know why or what's doing it. It doesn't seem to be affecting its vigour or taste though!
@@robsdiscovery yeah its happens but in my country wash out those leaves with dish soap and vinegar it may be something else I will ask cause I like watercress a lot.
Weird!!
Thanks! 😄
You take too long of time to show .
Yeah, I purposefully make my videos much slower paced than other CZcams videos. Lots of people like them... and many don't 🤷🏻♂️ I hope you got the information you were looking for, even if you did have to wait a minute or two for it 😄
Stopped watching after 1 :13 min. You spent 1/5th of the video eating and chewing loudly. I am sure the rest of the video is as entertaining.
Haha, yeah! It is a bit 'chewy' at the beginning, isn't it! That would irritate me too. I must remember not to eat so passionately on screen.. it seems to have become a bit of a running theme in the videos so far! :-D
Trying not spending over one fifth of the video on the introduction might help to. When I seen it was 1:13 in on a 5 minute video and you still did not even start talking about the subject I was done.
Thanks for the feedback.. You reeeeeeeeally wouldn't like my other videos then! :-D
@@robsdiscovery Ramble away Rob. Very entertaining. I am just as passionate about eating what I grow and growing what I eat.