Incorporating microgreens into your daily routine is a delightful journey that boosts both flavor and nutrition. These tiny greens are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, offering a powerhouse blend of nutrients in a small package. At Poncha Creek Gardens, we pride ourselves on cultivating the freshest microgreens, and we believe they can easily enhanceContinue reading “Eating microgreens made easy!”
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Microgreens and Plant Based Protein
When it comes to nutrition, the quest for plant-based protein sources has never been more important. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast, a health-conscious individual, or simply looking to boost your protein intake, microgreens offer a vibrant and nutrient-dense solution. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the world of three protein-packed microgreens that not onlyContinue reading “Microgreens and Plant Based Protein”
Why eat microgreens?
We love microgreens! We’re all about them! We have them at every meal and tend to snack on them inbetween meals. But it’s not just us! Lots of people love microgreens and for good reason too! Microgreens are tiny plants, packed with nutrients, flavor, and much more. We take regular old vegetable or herb seedContinue reading “Why eat microgreens?”
Crop Focus: Mustard Microgreens
When you need a little heat….reach for some mustard micro greens! Mustard Greens are extremely potent and flavorful! Don’t let the delicate texture and small stature fool you. These guys bring the heat! Tasting of horseradish or wasabi, a little can go a long way. They are the most intensely flavored micro-green that weContinue reading “Crop Focus: Mustard Microgreens”
Crop Focus: Broccoli Microgreens
Our journey in micro-greens and farming all started with lots of research. Celiac Disease had left our young family nutrient deficient and we needed to get some highly nutritious food into our diets immediately. It’s not only us that is struggling with nutrient deficiency, but according to a 2017 study, two-thirds of the worldsContinue reading “Crop Focus: Broccoli Microgreens”
Crop Focus – Red Cabbage Micro-greens
There are a few micro-green varieties that we grow specifically for their nutritional content, and Red Cabbage is one of them. Many chefs prefer these micros for their amazing purple stems and dark green leaf. They typically use them as a beautiful garnishment but there is so much more to them. If you comeContinue reading “Crop Focus – Red Cabbage Micro-greens”
Tips for Storing Microgreens
At least one time each farmers market we get the question, “So, what do we do with these? Do they need to be refrigerated?” The short answer is yes. They need to stay cold after harvesting, just like the salad mix. Beyond keeping refrigerated, there are a few more storage tips that will maximize yourContinue reading “Tips for Storing Microgreens”
Living Micro-greens by P.C.G.
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 getContinue reading “Living Micro-greens by P.C.G.”
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