What are microgreens & how can you create a... small garden in your kitchen?
Gardening for hobby or for a more balanced diet?
Let's discover together the world of microgreens and how you can easily create your own mini-garden in your kitchen.
What are microgreens?
Basically, they are vegetables that are harvested at a very early stage of their life cycle, shortly after their first leaves sprout.
Usually, they are not bigger than 10 centimeters.
What are their benefits?
Besides the enthusiastic process of growing them, microgreens have multiple health benefits, as they are rich in nutrients and, in fact, most of the time they have a higher concentration of vitamins and minerals than regular-sized vegetables!
There are 2 main ways to prepare your own.
Let's get started!
The easy way
If you want to automate most of the process and easily create your own small garden at home, then choose this click & grow planter in different sizes to choose from!
It is made of durable plastic and is suitable for any type of plant. Thanks to the self-watering system, it provides a consistent level of moisture directly to the roots of the plants. In addition, the lighting function provides a unique aesthetic result.
Its size is suitable for smaller plants, such as succulents and herbs.
The steps are simple:
1. Choose the seeds or bulbs of your choice.
2. Water it
3. Plug it in
4. Watch the seeds turn into plants!
Do you want to dedicate more time and do the process in a more traditional way?
The DIY way
1. Choose your seeds
From the most classic vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and spinach, to the most aromatic herbs, such as arugula, basil, mint, dill, anise, and mustard, you can choose what you like the most!
2. Find soil & container
Prefer potting soil rich in nutrients
3. Choose the apron that combines functionality and style, as it will be in your kitchen
4. Do the basic steps
Add a thin layer of soil to the pot
Water lightly
Add the seeds, about 0.5 cm deep
Place the planter in a spot that gets sunlight
Water 1-2 times a day with a sprayer
In 10-15 days they will be ready!
Tip! If you want the seeds to sprout even faster, you can cover the container with nylon until the first leaves appear.
If you made it this far, you'll understand that it's much easier than it sounds.
Don't wait any longer! Get the necessary supplies, create your own small garden, and enjoy fresh vegetables and herbs from your kitchen!
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