Microgreens, also known as superfood plants, are a fun way to add bright, cheery color to your space. They are actually fairly easy plants to care for, making them a perfect indoor plant. Microgreens, or any other type of citrus for that matter, can be grown from seeds, which makes them ideal for any type…
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What are the types of seeds for microgreens? There are a lot of varieties. Some are not edible and some have edible seeds. Microgreens can be grown in a variety of environments. The weather and location of your garden will determine what you can and cannot grow. Sunlight is critical for seeds to germinate. Sunlight…
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Have you heard of microgreens for breakfast? If you have, are you wondering how they taste and smell? Are they as tasty as they look? To answer the last question, we must look deeper into what microgreens are. You might be surprised to know that they actually taste quite good and smell even better. Microgreens…
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Are microgreens safe to eat during pregnancy? If you have been told that you should avoid them altogether because of the dangers associated with eating them, then you are not alone. While microgreens are indeed very tasty and refreshingly green, they can also be poisonous if you are pregnant or if you are nursing. So,…
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One of the simplest and least expensive gardening methods is to plant Micro Greens, which is a group of annuals native to Asia and Europe. These plants can be found in tropical countries and have been popular for many years. One of the unique characteristics of eating microgreens is that they are very easy to…
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Before learning how do you sterilize microgreen seeds, let me explain what microgreens are. These seeds have become popular recently in the gardening world. Also known as blueberry, these little seeds are said to be a better variety of sunflower seeds. They produce berries similar to alfalfa when sprouted. The actual source of these seeds…
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A question that I get many times from people about starting a food garden is, “Should you be using seeds for microgreens?” The simple answer to this question would be yes. Seeds are very beneficial for growing microgreens. Here is why: Food seeds will provide the plant with the vitamins and nutrients it needs to…
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It is a well known fact that eating microgreens cabbage has numerous health benefits. These benefits make microgreens great additions to your diet. However, microgreens cabbage is not an easy plant to grow. This is because it does not have a deep root system and the microgreens are found on the very top of the…
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We love cumin seed for many reasons. This is not your typical ordinary vegetables we are used too. From my observations as a grower of vegetables for over 15 years, I have noted that the cumin plant grows best in dry soils with low moisture. It does extremely well in south and central Mexico as…
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Many gardeners wonder how to tell when broccoli is ready to harvest. While broccoli does require a bit more care than most other vegetables, it is worth it when you consider the rich and hearty flavor as well as the healthy benefits. For example, broccoli helps to control your appetite. When growing microgreens, you will…
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