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, […]
Microgreens: why they’re nutritious
Microgreens are the young leaves of plants from different plant families, frequently used as salad greens and herbs. Microgreens is an umbrella term that includes ‘shoots’, the stage from 7 to 14 days, and ‘microgreens’ or ‘baby’ from 14 to 21 days. Microgreens contain higher amounts of phytonutrients and minerals and lower nitrate than their […]
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 […]
Stinging nettle: Useful and delicious
Stinging Nettle is one of the first plants to emerge in the forest each spring, and it has an amazing history. Humans have used this plant for thousands of years. World-wide it has been used as a food plant, to treat a variety of conditions, in fibre production and animal food. Interestingly, an archaeological site in […]
