Hi Marty! I bought some watercress last week, saved some thicker stems as some already have some roots on them. Planted these in a pot with pot sitting in a little bit of water. Looks like the watercress are starting to grow! :D Your video inspired me to grow my own.
Wendi Phan Awesome Wendi, such a great addition to the garden, you will love it, especially the taste. Oh, yes and the health benefits. Happy Gardening & Thanks for the comment Marty Ware
got some with roots propagated in water, just odds and ends from a bunch from the asian grocer. Will get some back ups going too. Fav way to cook is in a pan, bit of garlic, chilli, water and chicken stock or oyster sauce, sometime just a splash of soy sauce. Parents like it with balachaung but too stinky for me
This video helped a lot and I added my own touch that might be helpful for someone, grab a 5-$10 solar powered pump for fountains and float it in the tub for some free aeration. Also look up Gordons Ramseys watercress soup recipe on youtube it's simple and damn tasty.
A floating solar water pump sounds awesome. I will look into that for sure,,as I am now considering combing Australian freshwater Yabbies combined in an aquaponics system with the Watercress. See, latest video. Thanks again for the feedback and comment. Happy Gardening/Farming Marty Ware (Australian Micro Farmer)
martysgarden Nice Idea I was thinking of putting fish or something in there to I'll def check that out. I've had two of the $10 solar pumps for over a year now an still going strong so no need to get the expensive ones.
My seeds don't seem to be growing fast enough so gonna try your method to put them soil and immersed in water. i have some with clay hydroponic beads so will see how they grow too. i want to put a whole load into my koi pond as a cleaner and oxygenator
I lost yu and forgot yu channel name , I could find yu where you were on with Self Sufficient Him but her it is 1 am and I’m thinking about water cress and here you are.😂😂😂😅
***** RIPPA mate, so glad to hear that you got some useful information from this video. I hope you enjoy more of the up and coming videos as they are released each week, Happy Gardening Marty Ware
G'Day Marty - another great show mate. Curious how you think these would go in the tropics. Right up in the Top End here and in our winter now which is 30C during the day and around 23C overnight. Would these go OK outside in those conditions?
patchtoplate Yes, I believe you could grow them no problem in the shade or morning sun. The key would be to replace the water often or have a deeper trough and raise the plants up, maybe on brick. A larger mass of water would keep cooler and have less temperature fluctuation. You just don't want the water getting hot or too warm. I would give it a go for sure. Happy Gardening Marty Ware
I had one in my aquaponics system and it went mad, unfortunately as it was in direct sunlight and the sun scorched it to death after a few hot days. Gonna try it again in its own shaded grow bed.
Your welcome my friend, it's good to get this type of information out there to inform the public. Happy Gardening/ Farming Marty Ware (Australian Micro Farmer)
teresa brown Hi Teresa, thanks for the lovely comment. I actually bring more of my private life in the up coming shows in the next few weeks, so stay tuned to learn more. Happy Gardening Marty Ware
yes, your right,,its a super old video though haha.. Please consider subscribing to my channel and help me reach my goals. goo.gl/TrhWxt it would be super appreciated and help this channel stay alive. 😀
They went great. I was able to grow them to full adult size and take a ton off cuttings. Actually, I am still doing it and selling 4 plants today for $10,,so I not only get lots of fresh greens. I make a profit too! Happy Gardening/Farming Marty Ware
martysgarden that's brilliant, I've just started several clumps myself, going to use them for myself and also as an additional food source for the fish in my aquaponics system
great video very helpful. do u have any other suggestions for edible plants that will thrive in water? i live in a tropical area and have kangkung already growing well. i am looking for veges that will do well under similar wet conditions.
+Mohan Udiavar Yes, my friend, it will grow very well in Sydney. However, you will need to keep it shaded on the hot days,,and keep the water cool around the root zone in the summer months. I would recommend starting them this Autumn. Happy Gardening Marty Ware
Just back from a friend's farm in E. Texas and I discovered a pond with lots of watercress. Trouble is, how can I be sure it is watercress. Is there any plant that resembles it and might be poisonous? The leaves absolutely look like nasturtium leaves so I feel positive, but don't want to sicken anyone.
No regrets to plant this super vege . Can be served in many ways
It's a great crop for sure
Watercress is my favorite salad . I’ll try
It's a wonderful plant😀
Hi Marty! I bought some watercress last week, saved some thicker stems as some already have some roots on them. Planted these in a pot with pot sitting in a little bit of water. Looks like the watercress are starting to grow! :D Your video inspired me to grow my own.
Wendi Phan Awesome Wendi, such a great addition to the garden, you will love it, especially the taste. Oh, yes and the health benefits.
Happy Gardening & Thanks for the comment
Marty Ware
im about to start :). hows your garden going?
Thanks Marty. Ordered watercress seeds. Can't wait to grow it :)
Best of luck!
Tom Hanks' most transformative role yet!
I have been told that a few times now hehehe
got some with roots propagated in water, just odds and ends from a bunch from the asian grocer. Will get some back ups going too. Fav way to cook is in a pan, bit of garlic, chilli, water and chicken stock or oyster sauce, sometime just a splash of soy sauce. Parents like it with balachaung but too stinky for me
Thanks for sharing, it sure does propagate easily
Love and Light to the energy
All the best to you😀
This video helped a lot and I added my own touch that might be helpful for someone, grab a 5-$10 solar powered pump for fountains and float it in the tub for some free aeration. Also look up Gordons Ramseys watercress soup recipe on youtube it's simple and damn tasty.
A floating solar water pump sounds awesome. I will look into that for sure,,as I am now considering combing Australian freshwater Yabbies combined in an aquaponics system with the Watercress. See, latest video.
Thanks again for the feedback and comment.
Happy Gardening/Farming
Marty Ware (Australian Micro Farmer)
martysgarden
Nice Idea I was thinking of putting fish or something in there to I'll def check that out.
I've had two of the $10 solar pumps for over a year now an still going strong so no need to get the expensive ones.
I am still searching for one of these pumps as it look like I have found a bath tub to start growing my Watercress in.
Happy Gardening, Marty Ware
martysgarden Got mine off Ebay I haven't seen them in shops not in bris anyway
Cool, they grow fast. So easy to multiply once you have one plant. I just took another ten cutting from my new plant.
My seeds don't seem to be growing fast enough so gonna try your method to put them soil and immersed in water. i have some with clay hydroponic beads so will see how they grow too. i want to put a whole load into my koi pond as a cleaner and oxygenator
Hi from uk. Il defo try this thanks.
Have fun!
I lost yu and forgot yu channel name , I could find yu where you were on with Self Sufficient Him but her it is 1 am and I’m thinking about water cress and here you are.😂😂😂😅
Wow you found my old video!
great info man, i'm on my second crop now and needed this vid.
***** RIPPA mate, so glad to hear that you got some useful information from this video.
I hope you enjoy more of the up and coming videos as they are released each week,
Happy Gardening
Marty Ware
G'Day Marty - another great show mate. Curious how you think these would go in the tropics. Right up in the Top End here and in our winter now which is 30C during the day and around 23C overnight. Would these go OK outside in those conditions?
patchtoplate Yes, I believe you could grow them no problem in the shade or morning sun. The key would be to replace the water often or have a deeper trough and raise the plants up, maybe on brick. A larger mass of water would keep cooler and have less temperature fluctuation.
You just don't want the water getting hot or too warm.
I would give it a go for sure.
Happy Gardening
Marty Ware
I had one in my aquaponics system and it went mad, unfortunately as it was in direct sunlight and the sun scorched it to death after a few hot days. Gonna try it again in its own shaded grow bed.
Amazing plant that I grow each winter here in Australia
Thank you for this valuable information. I always use the stems from the ones I buy, but after a while they start flowering. What shall I do? Thanks.
Just grow from the side shoots as long as you can. It gets too hot for me to grow it all year round, so I treat it as an annual
Thank you. I will be growing outdoors does it need sunlight or more shade? Thank you great video. I'm in Florida
Better in winter sun in sub tropical climates CJ
@@martysgarden ok thank you.
wow thank you and i never knew that about tap water so mean ill do that for watering myself too :)
Your welcome my friend, it's good to get this type of information out there to inform the public.
Happy Gardening/ Farming
Marty Ware (Australian Micro Farmer)
Your daughter is cute and awesome to include her. Wondering about your wife does she garden also and camera shy? If I missed an episode sorry.
teresa brown Hi Teresa, thanks for the lovely comment. I actually bring more of my private life in the up coming shows in the next few weeks, so stay tuned to learn more.
Happy Gardening
Marty Ware
I knew I should have kept my mini fish pump when I threw away my fish tank. (signed) Thanks for your video. You sure resemble Tom Hanks 🙂
Thanks for watching!
One thing is for sure this video needs a subtittle so bad.
yes, your right,,its a super old video though haha.. Please consider subscribing to my channel and help me reach my goals. goo.gl/TrhWxt it would be super appreciated and help this channel stay alive. 😀
How did those micro greens from woollies go? How long did they take to size for harvesting?
They went great. I was able to grow them to full adult size and take a ton off cuttings. Actually, I am still doing it and selling 4 plants today for $10,,so I not only get lots of fresh greens. I make a profit too!
Happy Gardening/Farming
Marty Ware
martysgarden that's brilliant, I've just started several clumps myself, going to use them for myself and also as an additional food source for the fish in my aquaponics system
Great idea. I have some growing in Gravel for my Yabbies to eat,, don't forget they are awesome to eat too!
great video very helpful. do u have any other suggestions for edible plants that will thrive in water? i live in a tropical area and have kangkung already growing well. i am looking for veges that will do well under similar wet conditions.
Ceylon climbing spinach,,and for sure Vietnamese mint as this plant is semi aquatic
@@martysgarden thank you for the info and prompt reply. appreciate it
Very welcome
good info.
Pople BackyardFarm Thanks my friend, glad you liked it.
Happy Gardening
Marty Ware
Great video! Thanks!
Does it grow well in Sydney with warm Temperate climate
+Mohan Udiavar Yes, my friend, it will grow very well in Sydney. However, you will need to keep it shaded on the hot days,,and keep the water cool around the root zone in the summer months. I would recommend starting them this Autumn.
Happy Gardening
Marty Ware
Just back from a friend's farm in E. Texas and I discovered a pond with lots of watercress. Trouble is, how can I be sure it is watercress. Is there any plant that resembles it and might be poisonous? The leaves absolutely look like nasturtium leaves so I feel positive, but don't want to sicken anyone.
I would take a piece to a local nursery and find out
We call it Simraya in Darjeeling
Ah good to know
Are you in Queensland?
I am at North Haven Mid North Coast NSW
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Great accent!
Don't forget Watercress is full of IRON too
Very true,,just started a new batch
Chur Marty any devils lettuce though
No
Where have you been hiding ?
Still around my friend. Have you seen our latest vlogs?