As we come into spring, we are excited to get back outside and tidy up our gardens and back yards. Soon the flowers will be in blossom and the humming birds will be buzzing from flower to flower. But right now we are in-between seasons. We have to keep our patience and not get started too early. There is nothing worse than spending a ton of time in the garden and then the weather turns 3 weeks later as mother nature reminds you that gardening in Colorado is hard!
For the hardcore gardeners, this is the time for seed starting and getting a jump on the season indoors. Others are making their lists and getting ready to hit up the local nursery to get their starts. This is the perfect time to grow out some micro greens and scratch that green thumb itch! Micro-greens grow fast and you can keep harvesting year round produce right from our countertop or kitchen table. They don’t require lots of light so they do just fine on the countertop, but would also love to snuggle next to your garden starts as they grow.
We have lots of options when it comes to our living greens products. During the summer farmers market season we have a wide variety of living greens ready to purchase and harvest. We also take custom orders year round, and even will plant them in your own pot if you have one in mind! Most varieties are ready in 10-20 days so we ask for a 2 week minimum lead-time if you have a custom order that you want filled. Our greens will come to you ready to harvest, which couldn’t be easier. Just take a pair of scissors and trim at the base. Some varieties like Pea Shoots, Wheat Grass and Chives you can get multiple harvests or even transplant into your own outdoor garden to grow out!
Having a tray of micro-greens that you harvest directly into your meal is by far the freshest food that you can access…even fresher than the cooked food from your garden! As you trim the greens you will have a full sensory experience. If you trim the cilantro greens, your whole room will smell of fresh chopped cilantro. The arugula smells of pepper in the air! Trim directly into your meal and enjoy! And enjoy the health benefits too! When you trim and eat, there is no nutritional loss. It’s the best way to enjoy the outstanding health benefits offered by these amazing tiny greens!
When you’re done with your greens, go ahead and compost the root mat. It takes just a few weeks before its back to being potting soil and ready for planting again! If you don’t have a compost setup don’t worry….just return it to us and we will compost the roots and re-use the planting container.
Weather you’re looking to have a special center piece arrangement for your upcoming party or just want to have some fresh produce always at your fingertips, we can help! Let us do the hard work and get your greens ready for harvesting then you can step in!
Poncha Creek Gardens 