Microgreens - Highly Nutritious Baby Plants!
Incredibly nutritious, tiny & flavourful baby plants grown in trays using seeds
· Reduce risk of heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease and cancer
· Lower triglyceride and “bad” LDL cholesterol levels
· Boost immune system and reduce risk of chronic diseases
· Improve eye, hair and skin health
· Cure digestive ailments and relieve constipation
What are Microgreens?
They are highly nutritious, edible young greens, approximately 1 to 3 inches tall, produced from various kinds of vegetables, herbs, or other plants.
Why are they used?
1.Very easy to grow
2. Packed with nutrients & vitamins (Superfood)
3. Great source of antioxidants (40 times higher than mature greens)
4. Available in variety of colors & textures
5. Delicious, having intense aromatic flavour
6. How to grow them? Planting Instructions
Take a flat shallow tray.
Fill it with Microgreens potting mix.
Spread the seeds evenly on the surface and cover them with a thin layer of potting mix.
Allow the seeds to germinate for 3-4 days in shade.
Expose them to sunlight and air when most of them start to grow.
Harvest when ready to use.
How to grow them? Sunlight
Once seeds start to germinate, they need 4-5 hours of good sunlight. A bright sunny spot near a window or a kitchen shelf is an ideal one.
Water
Water them regularly without letting the soil dry out completely. Prefer watering them twice a day; once in the morning and once in the evening, depending on the room temperature. The soil is to be kept moist from the sides using a water spray or a can. Water should not splash on the tiny seeds directly.
How to harvest?
They are easy to grow and can be harvested in around 7-12 days. Take a sharp scissor or knife and cut the shoots just above the soil surface carefully, without affecting the roots. Do not harvest immediately after watering the plant. Rinse the cut shoots with warm water and consume immediately for maximum benefits. They can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container; keeping in mind that they lose their nutritional value with time. Decompose the used potting mix and collect fresh medium when you plan to grow the next batch of your microgreens.
How to harvest?
Perfect for adding punch of flavour, texture and nutrition to salads, wraps and smoothies. Also great for garnishing soups, curries, khichadi, oatmeal, vegetable rice etc.
source: Satopradhan Vision