Opportunity to Tender for Building Works . Farm diversification, barn renovation/build. We are looking for anyone interested to contact us, regarding works to be carried out before the 31st March 2025. Existing agricultural barn , conversion into commercial office The Candidate must be able to meet the following criteria. Work to a structured timescale and…
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 .
Our winter cress is now fully established, ready for harvest over the coming months
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
Last year’s crops have been cleared out, and the new crop is growing well. It’s amazing what a bit of warm, damp weather can do. We grow fresh from seed every year, and can get multiple cuts over the course of the seasons. It’s just a question of which coat to wear or not wear….
It’s never too early to start training the next generation, the fourth generation in fact. Definitely not afraid to get his hands dirty (and everything else). Terrible tea maker though……
Just like us, even the cress likes being tucked in when it’s chilly. https://sunbeamwatercress.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/VID-20230212-WA0000_1.mp4
In this type of cold weather, we often get people asking if we are still open and harvesting in this sub zero weather. Fortunately, through raising water levels in the beds, we can protect the cress from frost, meaning we always run right throughout the year, and are always ‘open for business’. We do get…
Well, the cold snap finally finished, only to be replaced by what seems like weeks of rain. Not that we mind here! This rain helps feed the natural chalk springs that all our watercress grows in, for a natural peppery product. Even the robins stop by for a quick drink.
A lot of people assume watercress is just a summer salad crop, but the beds can be carefully managed and protected even in frost, meaning we can deliver fresh produce to our customers all year round. It also creates some stunning countryside views…….which we cant complain about being out in.
