This winter we invite everyone to consider using our locally grown organic pea shoots and/or mizuna as your go-to choice for leafy greens. We chose these varieties for nutrient density, sustainability and regenerative agriculture principles. From November to March everything at Sunrise Gardens is grown under lights in our indoor facility, known as ‘the shop’. […]
All About Pea Shoots & Mizuna
This winter we invite everyone to consider using our locally grown organic pea shoots and/or mizuna as your go-to choice for leafy greens. We chose these varieties for nutrient density, sustainability and regenerative agriculture principles. From November to March everything at Sunrise Gardens is grown under lights in our indoor facility, known as ‘the shop’. […]
Greenhouse Update May 2017
The greenhouses are alive with plants! The radishes, beets and carrots in greenhouse 1 are growing happily and the carrots are now at market. The baby beets are ready, and will be available for several weeks. We have new crops of radishes growing and they will be available for several more weeks. Green onions will […]
Greenhouse Update
Our two greenhouses are at capacity and are full of activity, April 22 was the first week we brought fresh radishes to Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market. We have radishes, carrots and beets growing in one greenhouse. While our new greenhouse, cleverly called greenhouse #2, is growing a host of greens for our salad mix. […]
Mizuna
Mizuna (Brassica juncea v. japonica) is a leafy green vegetable that is a part of the notoriously nutritious Brassica family. Also known as water greens and kyona, it is a long-lasting, mild and slightly sweet tasting and delicious green that is an excellent substitute for lettuce. Mizuna has been used extensively in Japan since antiquity, […]
Arugula
Arugula (Eruca sativa) is a green leafy vegetable and a member of the highly nutritious Brassica family. It is found across the entire Mediterranean region from Portugal and Morocco to Lebanon and Turkey. The origin is attributed to the Mediterranean but also to Central Asia and India. Arugula has been grown since at least Roman […]
