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Microgreens have taken the culinary scene by storm with their delicate textures, intense flavours, and nutrient-packed goodness.  Wondering how to incorporate your plentiful harvest into your everyday meal?  Microgreens have extremely versatile culinary applications from enhancing the visual appeal of your plates to infusing them with a burst of fresh flavors. Not to mention, they are a powerhouse of nutrients. In this blog post, we'll explore the diverse and creative ways you can elevate your dishes using these miniature greens. Join us on this culinary journey as we uncover the endless possibilities and delectable delights that microgreens bring to the table. Broccoli Microgreens Taste Profile : Nutty, earthy with a hint of sweetness. Similar taste to mature broccoli but milder Daikon Radish Microgreens Taste Profile : Spicy and crunchy Daikon Microgreens can transform a simple salmon uramaki into a delicately fancy gourmet dish. Wasabi Microgreens Taste Profile : Spicy, ...

In recent years, microgreens have taken the culinary world by storm, not only for their vibrant colours and delicate flavours but also for their remarkable nutritional benefits. These miniature versions of vegetables and herbs are harvested at an early stage of growth, typically when they have developed their first true leaves. Among the plethora of options, broccoli, sunflower, daikon radish, Oregon giant peas (or green peas), alfalfa, yellow mustard, and red cabbage stand out to me as both easy to grow and packed with essential nutrients.  Let's delve into the cultivation of these microgreens in a hydroponic setting and explore the health advantages they offer. Broccoli Microgreens    Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) microgreens are rich in sulforaphane, a compound known for its potent anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. They are also abundant in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals like potassium and calcium. I've been growing broccoli microgree...

Batch BO-240324 Quantity of Seeds: 2 soup spoons of brassica oleracea var. italica (broccoli)   Mar 24, 2024, 2:00 PM - Soaked the seeds in warm water and sat the bowl on a heating pad for a target time of 12 hours. Mar 25, 2024 - Removed the seeds from the water and placed them onto a growth tray. Placed two spacers onto the growth tray and covered the seeds with another tray to create a moisture barrier and a blackout condition. Mar 26, 2024, 10:50 PM - Sprayed water onto the seeds to maintain moisture and inspected germination progress. Observed signs of early germination from some seeds. Seeds that were brunched up too much were spread out more to increase separation. Covered the tray to maintain blackout. Mar 27, 2024 to Mar 28, 2024 - Sprayed water onto the seeds to maintain moisture and inspected germination progress. Signs of germination can be spotted. Sprouts are slowly growing out from the seed and the roots are slowly growing below the silicon sheet. Bottom watering...

Batch BO-240314 Quantity of Seeds: 2 soup spoons of brassica oleracea var. italica (broccoli) Mar 14, 2024, 11:55 PM - Soaked the seeds in warm water and sat the bowl on a heating pad for a target time of 12 hours. Mar 15, 2024, 10:40 AM - Removed the seeds from the water and placed them onto a growth tray. Placed two spacers onto the growth tray and covered the seeds with another tray to create a moisture barrier and a blackout condition. Mar 15, 2024, 8:00 PM - Sprayed water onto the seeds to maintain moisture and inspected germination progress. Covered the tray to maintain blackout. Mar 16, 2024, 6:00 PM - Sprayed water onto the seeds to maintain moisture and inspected germination progress. Observed signs of early germination from some seeds. Seeds that were brunched up too much were spread out more to increase separation. Covered the tray to maintain blackout. Mar 17, 2024, 1:00 PM - Sprayed water onto the seeds to maintain moisture and inspected germination progress. Signs of...