Microgreens!

With the winter upon us, now is the time to introduce a little color and fresh food into our homes. Microgreens fit both of these goals.

A microgreen is really just a regular vegetable that is harvested early in its development cycle. They have been called the “veal of greens” because of their short life and intense flavor. Some crops are better suited to being harvested early than others are. There are several advantages of microgreens, especially for the living room farmer:

• Microgreens are grown inside, and so are not as susceptible to insects and other predators. Mold can be a problem, but there are ways to deal with that.
• Because of their fast growing cycle and early harvesting, you can get real food really fast.
• Because they are grown in soil, there is less of a chance of bacterial contamination than a soil-less crop such as sprouts.
• Having a shelf full of green crops growing in your living room really lifts the soul!

First, we’ll talk about the lifecycle of plants and what is happening inside the seed and leaf, and then taste some samples that have already been grown.

You’ll make your own flat, which contains the soil, seeds, and a tray to fit it in. That planted tray is yours to keep, so you can watch your greens grow and then re-use it for the next batches.