We’ve been growing microgreens for a long time now and one thing that I have noticed over the years is that each and every dog of ours has loved microgreens. Especially sunflower shoots! It’s not a big shock though. They tend to know what’s good! Not only are these tiny greens packed with nutrients, butContinue reading “Microgreens and your pet!”
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Eating microgreens made easy!
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!”
Harvest Time Feasts: Three Fall Recipes Featuring Microgreens
As the leaves turn golden and the air gets crisper, it’s the perfect time to gather around the kitchen and whip up some hearty, wholesome meals. And guess what? We’re kicking it up a notch with microgreens – those tiny, flavor-packed greens that bring both nutrition and a burst of freshness to your dishes. Today,Continue reading “Harvest Time Feasts: Three Fall Recipes Featuring Microgreens”
What’s the deal with freeze dried food???
Freeze-dried fruit and other produce has become increasingly popular in recent years. For good reason too. Freeze dried produce is convenient, has a long shelf life and tastes great too. Freeze-drying is a process that removes the moisture from food by placing it in a vacuum chamber and subjecting it to low temperatures. By removingContinue reading “What’s the deal with freeze dried food???”
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 – 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”
New Compostable Packaging!
We are upping our packaging game! Unfortunately, plastics are a necessity in the convenience based world we live in today. Our packaging has always been recyclable, as well as made from recycled materials, but we found a way to lessen our impact even further. A couple of weeks ago I came across a photoContinue reading “New Compostable Packaging!”
How To Eat Microgreens
There are a few repeat questions that I get at every farmers market, and they tend to focus on “how do you eat these?” or “are these just for salads?”. The answer is always “Yes, they are great for adding to a salad, but they are really amazing added to any dish!” Microgreens are delicateContinue reading “How To Eat Microgreens”
Microgreens….not sprouts!
First off, lets just make it clear that I have no medical or nutritional training. I am not a doctor and any advice given should be discussed with your healthcare professionals. At the same time, these microgreens have changed my own family’s life and I don’t want misconceptions or misunderstandings get in the way fromContinue reading “Microgreens….not sprouts!”
Our Microgreen Menu Entering 2018
We like to grow a wide variety of microgreens that have a wide range of flavors as well as nutrition profiles. Some are spicy, while some are mild in flavor. Some are crunchy and some are delicate in texture. Some are easy to grow while others are difficult. Most grow quickly while othersContinue reading “Our Microgreen Menu Entering 2018”
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