Essentially, there are two ways to grow microgreens in a jar, with or without soil. In this article, I am going to outline the method that I used to grow broccoli microgreens in a mason jar without soil. Full disclosure, I have never grown microgreens without soil,...
More and more people are on the lookout for delicious, flavourful, vine-ripened tomatoes straight from the farm. There really is nothing better is there? Sure grocery stores may have red tomatoes, but do they taste like garden-fresh tomatoes? I don’t think so. There...
It’s a fact, people love peppers. I mean who doesn’t love that sweet crunch of a fresh, locally grown red pepper? MMMmmmm, just thinking about it is getting me hyped for this summer delight! The best part about growing peppers as a market farmer is the earlier you...
I’m gonna be honest here, okra is not my favourite veggie in the world. I have tried it a couple of times, and each time I was quite underwhelmed (of course this may have something to do with my cooking skills!) However, as we know by now, it doesn’t matter what my...
Once the growing season is well underway, you may find yourself strapped for time when trying to plant flats of microgreens indoors. This is what happened to Curtis Stone, as it was getting harder to find time to plant microgreens indoors, his demand was staying...
Microgreens have been growing in popularity over the years, so there is no better time to start growing and selling your own than now! I mean, who doesn’t love pea shoots? I for one, love fresh sprouts so I am very interested in growing our own, and hopefully not eat...
While you may have never tasted chicory, chances are you have passed by it in the produce section of your grocery store. I know I am guilty of passing it right on by, mainly because I have no idea what to do with it! Chicory is also known as endive and is not a hugely...
I am an avid salad eater, I mean, I love me a big salad, you can just call me Elaine Benes. However, when we were discussing crops to grow this year, my husband Jon mentioned mesclun mix and I had no idea what the heck he was talking about. He informed me that it was...
Every time my husband and I go out for sushi (once in a blue moon!) we have to order a bowl of delicious, steamy, salty edamame. It’s a must. Sushi just does not taste the same without an edamame appetizer. So, you can imagine how excited I am to learn how to grow...
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