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ereino

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micro greens
« on: March 25, 2014, 01:35:49 PM »
I saw a show on a lady somewhere in the LA, CAlif area growing micro greens.  A very big production, in fact.  She sold them to the local  high end restaurants - the chefs love her.  I plan on doing this on a smaller scale just for myself.  What would 'you' use for micro greens.  Here are some of my thoughts...radishes, cilantro, watercress... please add - I am trying to make a list for myself and can't think of what else to use. 

Another question is when you are growing these micro greens, say for example the radishes,  once you have cut off the top, do they keep on growing?  I tend to think that for vegetables they quit growing more micro green tops.  I think with young herbs they would quit growing, too, as I thought herbs had to get more established prior to cutting.  So, it's a one time cut and that's it?



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« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2014, 02:11:26 PM »
Hmmm, looking forward to Umpa's answer to this.

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« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2014, 08:56:45 AM »
me, too.  but I also hoping that there are loads of people out there and if they just come up with one suggestion, I would be happy!



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« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2014, 09:46:57 AM »
I am so doing this this summer.Seeds are cheap.I am also doing mushrooms.These are not sprouts, and have 6 time the nutrition as the adult plant.I dont know if the veggies still grow after the tops are cut.I would add italian parsely,oregano,lettuces,spinach,mustard and collard greens.Great idea enreino ;)

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« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2014, 10:31:17 AM »
I'm excited now!!! Let's start growing!

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Re: micro greens
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2014, 11:01:16 AM »
Hi, Ellie! :)

I've noticed that when most bulb-type plants have lost their greens, they die.
But there are some exceptions. So experiment and let us know.

I'd love to do something like this.
But here in the Pacific Northwest, much of the year we don't get much sunshine.
In the more Southern areas that have more sun and warmth, this should be great! :)

Tony
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« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2014, 12:45:24 PM »
Interesting to know about  what happens to bulb-type plants

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« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2014, 02:00:41 PM »
okay, so I checked out the internet and there is a place that grows micro greens - I can pass info on if anyone is interested.  they named a few more:  beets, chard, chia, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower.  FUN FUN FUN



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« Reply #8 on: March 26, 2014, 02:03:09 PM »
okay, here is the website.  have fun!


http://www.growingmicrogreens.com/microgreen-seeds



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Re: micro greens
« Reply #9 on: March 26, 2014, 02:04:48 PM »
huh!  mushrooms?  how does that work UMPA!  are they really really skinny small and then you eat them in the smaller stage?  How do you get started?  I know I can check the internet, but how do you do it.  Sounds wonderful.  I love your contribution of micro greens.  I can't wait to get started.



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« Reply #10 on: March 26, 2014, 02:48:37 PM »
Mushrooms are as easy as taking a limb off a tree(non poisonous) Drilling holes and putting the starters in the holes.Place in the shade and viola mushrooms.I am gonna grow 3 varieties.They have gotten wicked expensive where I live and I just like to grow my own food. ;)

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« Reply #11 on: March 26, 2014, 03:18:30 PM »
oh my gosh - that's crazy cool!



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« Reply #12 on: March 26, 2014, 05:34:42 PM »
That's what I need to do. Umpa- Where do get the mushrooms? from seeds?

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Re: micro greens
« Reply #13 on: March 27, 2014, 08:48:06 AM »
yes, I am in with this one.  are they seeds or spores? 



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Re: micro greens
« Reply #14 on: March 27, 2014, 09:08:56 AM »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0ASys53lBc

One of my favorite herbalist,enjoy ladies ;)