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Radish: nutrient content of leaves and roots

Radishes are among the first spring vegetables, and can produce a harvest in 3 to 4 weeks from seeding. Radish (Raphanus sativus) is a cool season vegetable that has been cultivated in many parts of the world for centuries. Domestic radish is believed to have originated from wild relatives in both Europe and Asia, and […]

Spinach

Spinach is a well-known and loved nutritious green. Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a member of the Amaranthaceae family, the plant family that includes beet and chard. Spinach is believed to have originated in ancient Persia, after which it spread to China and other parts of Asia through trade. Spinach can be used raw or cooked, […]

Cilantro

Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) is a member of the aromatic flowering plant family that includes carrot, celery and parsley. Cilantro microgreens are indeed aromatic, with a citrusy and grassy flavour. Cilantro is used in many cuisines such as Latin American and Asian cuisines. People may have strong reactions to the flavour of cilantro, with some loving […]

Red Cabbage Shoots

Red cabbage shoots taste slightly sweet and have a pleasant flavour similar to kohlrabi, and are harvested at 8 to 10 days old. They are available on their own and in our Spicy Mix and Salad Shoots blends. Red cabbage shoots, like all shoots, are very nutritious and high in antioxidants. Some of our staff […]

Peppercress Nutrition

Peppercress (Lepidium bonariense) is a member of the brassica family, a plant family that contains many of the most familiar and nutritious vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage. Peppercress is an aromatic small-leaved green with a strong peppery flavour, a slightly bitter grassy element and a mustard-like spice. It is sold as a microgreen, and […]

Beet Tops

Bull’s blood beet tops (Beta vulgaris) are very nutritious and a component of our baby mixed greens, along with kale, chard and mizuna. We chose these plants for their taste, nutrition, and beauty. Beet tops are delicious and add an earthy sweet flavour to the Sunrise Gardens salad blend. We harvest all of our mixed […]

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