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 […]
4 Tasty Rice Bowl Recipes!
Here are four simple and tasty recipes where salad shoots make an excellent accompaniment. Be sure to check out all the variations including Basic, Vegan, Salmon and Chicken! Basic Rice and Shoots Bowl Makes 4 servings 4 to 5 cups chopped vegetables (combine to taste: green or red onion, cucumber, carrots, peppers, celery, broccoli) 1 […]
Microgreen, Shoot or Sprout?
We often get asked, “What are microgreens?” and “What is the difference between sprouts and shoots?” I wondered the same things as I began to grow and market our ‘specialty’ greens. After some searching around the web and asking my own questions, I came to realize that there is not one right answer and that […]
Daikon Radish Shoots
Microgreens, also known as shoots, are the tender immature greens produced from the seeds of vegetable and herbs. They are harvested at 7 to 14 days after germination, depending on the species. Daikon radish shoots are a good to excellent source of a number of vitamins and phytonutrients, which is why we include them in […]
Alberta Beach Farmers’ Market Update
Regardless of our well-laid plans, sometimes life just has a way of taking us for a ride. Due to some unforeseen changes with our team, we have had to re-evaluate what we can get done this season, and where we can lighten our load; therefore, we’ve decided that we will not be attending the […]
How To Use Our Salad Shoots
What are Salad shoots? A mixture of Sugar Pea, Sunflower, Broccoli and Radish Shoots, our Salad Shoot mix is one of our most popular items. It’s not only delicious, but loaded with nutrition. Our bodies need a variety of foods, with different nutritional profiles, for optimum health. This versatile mix gives you the full spectrum […]
