Last week, I started with planting some seeds for my newest project: Grow my own Microgreens.
Firstly, I had to choose an easy plant to start with. That is why I bought some garden cress from Amazon which was very simple to maintain. In addition, I also bought some broccoli, radish and beetroot for my next plating session.
When the package finally came, I started immediately with planting. I found two plastic container and in one I drilled some holes to drain the unused water at the bottom. This helps to control the moisture of the soil. Then I filled the holey container with some soil and watered it. Finally, I spread the seeds on the surface. Lastly, I covered them with more soil and used a spray bottle to moisture it.
After a week, they looked pretty. Just see how tasteful they look. So, I can start harvesting them: I took a sharp knife and cut near the surface all haulms. Because I covered the seeds with soil, they must be washed to get rid of dirt/ bacteria. Else I could eat them directly after cutting.
They taste very intensive and add every meal some colour and flavour. I am definitely convinced that they will refine my meals more often.
Did you try Microgreens also? Or do you eat them regularly? – Let me know in the comments!
Christopher
Thank you for the reminder to grow some of my own again! I've only ever done them in a jar with no soil, but they are always fun to watch then enjoyable to eat when they are ready. I often take the easy route and buy some from my local farmers at the market, but I really should get some seeds to get back in the habit of doing them at home. Broccoli sprouts are some of the most beneficial from a health perspective, but my favorite microgreens are from sunflower seeds. They have a deliciously nutty flavor just like the seeds, and have a great texture. One of my farmers also grows amaranth micros on occasion, and they are a gorgeous pink/purple color!
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I've been wanting to try microgreens I'm not quite there yet, but they look delicious! Good job.
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