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”
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”
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 – Purple Kohlrabi Micro-greens
Kohlrabi is a lesser known veggie on the scene. It resides in the Brassica family, like broccoli or cauliflower, and forms a bulb at the base of the plant. The entire plant is edible and is commonly either green or purple in color. The bulb that is formed at the base of the plant is crispy andContinue reading “Crop Focus – Purple Kohlrabi Micro-greens”
Crop Focus – Radish Microgreens
When gardening, some old school gardeners will use radish seeds to mark their rows so they know where slow germinating seeds were planted, like carrots. Radishes are a quick growing crop in the field. Taking just about 4 weeks from seed sowing to harvest, they pop from the soil quickly, which makes them great forContinue reading “Crop Focus – Radish Microgreens”
Crop Focus: Pea Shoots
When we decided to start growing micro greens for our family, we started with Peas. They are easy to grow, yield well, and taste amazing! Not to mention, they are an amazing source of vitamins, minerals, and plant based protein. Our family has a few food allergies, including celiac disease, which destroys the gut microbiome.Continue reading “Crop Focus: Pea Shoots”
Crop Focus : Sunflower Shoots
Sunflower Shoots are seedlings of sunflower plants that are grown from 10-14 days. The crunchy greens tastes like slightly sweet raw sunflower seeds, making them a popular crop. Everyone loves sunflower seeds, and not surprisingly, they also love these sunflower shoots. Similar to sunflower seeds, their shoots are also a great source of good,Continue reading “Crop Focus : Sunflower Shoots”
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”
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