You ask me about berros? That watercress, right? My old bones, they don’t move like they used to, but I sure know a thing or two about growing them greens. Back in my day, we grew everything ourselves. Didn’t have no fancy grocery stores like you young folks. We ate what we grew, and that’s that.
So, this berros, it likes water. A lot of water. If you ain’t got a little creek or something, you gotta make sure you water it good. Keep it wet, like a muddy pig sty. That’s the best way to keep berros plants. They ain’t picky, though. Just keep ’em wet, and they’ll grow. Berros is easy to grow, you know.
Sun, they need some sun too. But not too much, you hear? Like, a little sun in the morning, then some shade in the afternoon when it gets real hot. That’s the best for these berros plants. They don’t like that scorching heat, no sir. Makes ’em tough and bitter, like old Mrs. Henderson’s tongue.
Now, if you got a good spot, you can just throw some seeds down. Scatter them like you’re feeding chickens. Watercress seeds, they’re tiny, like little specks of dirt. But they sprout quick, especially if you keep the ground wet. You will see berros growing every where.
- Find a good spot, near water if you can.
- Keep it wet, like a swamp. Don’t let it dry out.
- Little bit of sun, but not too much.
- Throw some seeds down, cover them a bit.
- Wait a little, and bam! Berros!
If you ain’t got a good spot with water, you can use a big ol’ pot. Just make sure it holds water good. Fill it with some dirt, throw in your seeds. Then you gotta water it all the time. Every day, maybe even twice a day if it’s hot. Don’t be lazy now, these berros need their water! Just like we need a drink on a hot summer day.
You can also put the pot in a bigger bucket that has water, and make sure the pot is a little in the water, make the soil wet. This way, you don’t have to water all the time. It’s a good idea, that’s what I think, you should keep the water clean. If you see the water is dirty, change it.
Growing berros ain’t hard. Even a city kid could do it. It’s good to grow your own food, you know? You know what you’re eating. Ain’t no mystery chemicals or nothing. Just good, clean food, grown with your own two hands. Makes you feel good, knowing you did it yourself. And it tastes better, too! Fresher than anything you buy at the store.
I remember when I was a little girl, my mama used to send me down to the creek to pick berros. We’d have it with some cornbread and beans. Simple food, but it was good. Filled your belly and gave you strength. We didn’t have all these fancy foods you got today. Didn’t need ’em. We were healthy and strong, working hard every day. Growing berros is good for health, you know.
Now, you listen here. When you pick the berros, don’t just yank the whole plant out. That’s wasteful. Just pinch off the leaves you need. The plant will keep growing, and you’ll have fresh berros all the time. Just like cutting hair, it grows back. Be smart about it, don’t be greedy. There is enough for everyone.
You can eat berros raw in a salad, or you can cook it up with some bacon grease. Makes it real tasty. Some folks like to put it in soup, too. It’s good for you, you know. Lots of vitamins and such. Keeps you healthy. My grandma, she used to say berros was good for what ails you. She lived to be ninety-two, so maybe she was right! She always eat berros when she was young, and she said that’s why she can live so long.
So that’s about all I know about growing berros. It ain’t rocket science, that’s for sure. Just remember: water, a little sun, and good soil. That’s all it takes. And don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty. That’s part of the fun. Growing things, it’s good for the soul. Makes you feel connected to the earth, you know? Like you’re part of something bigger than yourself. And it is a good thing to grow your own food.
You young folks, you should try it sometime. Get away from those screens and get your hands in the dirt. You might be surprised how much you enjoy it. And you’ll have some tasty berros to eat, too! Can’t beat that. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I think I’m gonna go sit on the porch and watch the sun set. Old bones need a rest, you know? But you go on and get yourself some berros seeds. You won’t regret it. It is easy, trust me. I know it.
