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Growing Process

Watered salad cress seeds waiting for germination - growing salad cress day 1

DAY 1

Our bespoke growing trays are taken from the sowing line, where they have been filled with compost, covered in seed and watered.

They are then placed on the bottom tier of the greenhouse benching and covered with polythene to germinate.
Salad cress seeds germinating - Growingsalad cress day 2

DAY 2

The trays are left covered to germinate; the polythene retains the moisture around the seedlings and reduces temperature fluctuations. The trays remain on the bottom tier of the greenhouse staging for one day.

Uncovered sald cress trays - Growing salad cress day 3

DAY 3

The trays are uncovered and lifted to the top tier of the benching.

The produce can now receive the light and water required to grow.

The process from day one is then started again using the bottom tier.
Salad cress seeds growing - Griong salad cress day 4

DAY 4

The produce continues to grow in a controlled environment. Greenhouse computers control the heat, lighting, ventilation and provide data for manual checks. The crops are manually checked and watered when required.

The salad cress reaches specification - Growing salad cress day 5

DAY 5

The produce is removed from the greenhouse when it has reached the customer’s specification. No pesticides are used at any stage of production. The produce is then chilled, ready to be packed or prepared to the meet customers’ special requirements.

For more information about W.S. Bentley Growers or to discover more about our salad cress growing operation, telephone 01274 851 214 or complete our online contact form.


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