by Alex Lafreniere | May 12, 2020 | Eating, Microgreens
Microgreens are a really visually appealing and delicious way to get in your daily vegetable servings. They can be really colorful and make a great garnish on an appetizer or entree too. These greens are packed with nutrients and are easier to cultivate than more...
by Alex Lafreniere | May 11, 2020 | Growing, Microgreens
I’ve made a lot of mistakes figuring out how to grow microgreens, and this article will help you learn from them. You’re welcome! Read on to find out a few of the things you’ll want to avoid on your microgreens adventure! Letting Fruit Flies and Insects...
by Alex Lafreniere | May 11, 2020 | Growing, Microgreens
Mucilaginous microgreens are grown from mucilaginous seed that forms a layer of sticky, water absorbing mucilage. A gelatinous envelope that helps keep the seed hydrated. Mucilage is mostly made up of pectin (thickens fruit jams) and hemicellulose (a big ingredient in...
by Alex Lafreniere | May 10, 2020 | Growing, Microgreens
The tale of the Yellow microgreen that never turned green Once upon a time… Okay, enough of that. I noticed that there was a sunflower microgreens sprout in one of my trays that never turned green after the blackout period. I thought maybe it was just slow, but it...
by Alex Lafreniere | May 9, 2020 | Growing, Microgreens
Packaging and how you store your microgreens plays a big role in the shelf life of your products. You microgreens need to be healthy and high quality, but it can all be for nothing if you don’t store them properly. To maximize microgreen storage life after harvest:...
