Quick-togrow cress is a favourite with children.
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Egg cups and cress
The perfect plant for the young – or impatient! – gardener, cress will start to germinate in a few days and looks charming when grown in an array of colourful egg cups and mini containers. These little pots are ideal for taking straight to the table, too. Simply put wet cotton wool or some damp compost in the base of your container, sprinkle on the cress seeds and place on a sunny shelf, taking care to keep them moist. Start your seeds now and you could be enjoying egg and cress sandwiches by the end of the week. Egg cups and pots, from 50p each, Ebay. Mini bucket, from £1.38, Favourite Favours.
Tip
When starting to harvest your cress, begin from the outside and work in, giving the plant the chance to resprout.
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