At dinner last Friday with my sister-in-law Lisa, she pointed at the arugula garnish on her salad and asked how to grow microgreens at home. Broccoli and radish germinate in 1 to 2 days and are ready to cut in 5 to 7 days.
Dive into the perfect harmony of sweet peaches and peppery arugula microgreens. The smoothie contains antioxidants and vitamins, helps digestion, and promotes glowing skin.
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.
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.
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?
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