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Eat Microgreens To Meet Your RDA: The 12 Vitamins You Need
Explore the healing power of microgreens nutrition. Learn how these tiny greens may help you reach your Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) and fortify your health naturally.
The Complete Guide to Organic Microgreens Farming: For Home Gardeners and Entrepreneurs
Organic microgreen farming uses certified organically pathogen-free seeds, no synthetic chemicals or pesticides, follows good agricultural practices (GAP), and the resulting microgreens have increased nutrient content, reduced risk of contamination, and better taste. Some examples of microgreens that can be grown organically include broccoli, kale, radish, and arugula.
Growing Microgreens At Home in Containers
It all started when we ordered house salads. On top was a garnish of arugula microgreens, crisp, green, and with a nutty flavor that left a hint of sweet peppers. While at dinner with my sister-in-law Lisa last Friday, she asked me, “How do I start growing microgreens at home?”
Arugula Microgreens: A Delicious Way to Get Your Vitamins and Minerals
How could I be talking about connoisseur coffee and arugula microgreens in the same sentence? Let’s do some math. One pound of the very best coffee in the world will cost you USD 70 ex shipping. One pound (16 one-ounce boxes) of arugula microgreens will set you back USD 107! “What?!” you say.
Wednesday Microgreens Minute: December 23, 2020
Self-driving cars are almost here. But did you know about self-growing farms? New Zealand based Autogrow has entered the EU market in the Netherlands, and big things are about to happen. Did you know that the Netherlands has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as a leader in efficient and sustainable agriculture? And did you know they are the second-largest exporter of agricultural products in the world, after the USA?
Microgreens Don’t Look Anything Like Vegetable Confetti
Have you ever shredded carrots to make muffins, carrot cake, or just a fancy addition to your latest dish?
Shredded carrots look like confetti, don’t they?
And carrots are bright orange, yes?
Don’t you want to know why carrot microgreens don’t look anything like carrots or strings of carrot confetti?
Microgreens Can Be Dehydrated: The Easiest and Most Economical Method for Drying and Preserving (Electric Dehydration)
Lately, I have noticed we throw away leftover microgreens, even after putting them in the fridge. Yesterday I asked my wife, “how can we preserve our microgreens longer than a week?” She answered, “why don’t we try drying microgreens? My mom used to dry herbs and flowers back in the old country. I’m sure there has to be new technology.”
