Growing Micro Greens Can Save You Money
Posted: Monday, January 26, 2009
by Linda Nicastro
The Little Garden Online
Imagine never having to buy vegetables again. How much money could you save in a year? For those on a tight budget, growing micro greens in your own home can offer some financial relief from paying high grocery store prices for fresh produce. You will not only save money, but you will still enjoy the benefits of eating healthy food.
Micro greens are seedlings that have not been allowed to mature into full grown plants. Many trendy restaurants serve these greens in salads, and as garnishments for other dishes. These seedlings can be grown in large or small batches. You can decide how much or how little you want to grow.
Most seed catalogs feature mixes that are specifically labeled as micro greens. You can buy a mix, or choose your own seeds. The most popular plants to grow are lettuce, kale, radishes, kohlrabi, herbs, onions, beets, and peas. The seedlings will retain the flavor of the original plant, so growing an assortment of sweet or spicy plants will add more interest to a meal.
Once you have chosen your plants, place the seeds close together in the potting mix and water daily. The seedlings will soon emerge, and when they have three sets of leaves, cut them from the top with a pair of scissors. You can take many cuttings from one plant, or replant everything every few days.
So, what do you think? Can you use a few extra dollars this year? If so, give micro greens a try!
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Top-level comments on this article: (1 total)hi linda,this sounds like a great idea, and tasy as well as good for you. thanks for sharing and i hope you continue writing,welcome to searchwarp,best regards,sue thom
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