Microgreens and Health
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The mineral composition and availability in the growing medium affects the taste and mineral composition of the broccoli. I grew broccoli in intensive beds for a number of years until I ate the broccoli that a gardening friend grew in a very spacious bed. It was much more delicious. So, the mineral content and taste of broccoli greens will probably depend a good deal on the composition of the potting soil or hydroponic solution used. It might even be possible to experiment with "salting to taste" in such a controlled environment.
http://www.minsocam.org/MSA/RIM/rim35.html
http://www.minsocam.org/MSA/RIM/rim35.html
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I called the place where I buy my seeds. They said it's a really mild broccoli taste. I'm going to try them.
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I am going to order broccoli seed too. Some people grow microgreens in vermiculture compost.
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https://youtu.be/MqmSMunAtss
If a microgreen mix includes broccoli and cruciferous greens, one should be able to get all the required greens from a daily microgreen mix of about 3 cups.
If a microgreen mix includes broccoli and cruciferous greens, one should be able to get all the required greens from a daily microgreen mix of about 3 cups.
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My mix of microgreens for February will be one tray each of:
Sunflower
Broccoli
Red Cabbage
Kale
Daikon Radish
Maybe two trays of broccoli for more sulforathanes.
Sunflower
Broccoli
Red Cabbage
Kale
Daikon Radish
Maybe two trays of broccoli for more sulforathanes.
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Sunflower Microgreen Nutrition Information
http://sproutingseedsoflove.com/nutriti ... nformation
Organic Sprouted Sunflower Seeds Nutrition Information
https://www.eatthismuch.com/food/view/o ... ds,524912/
Sunflower Microgreens
http://markitonutrition.com/sunflower/
http://sproutingseedsoflove.com/nutriti ... nformation
Organic Sprouted Sunflower Seeds Nutrition Information
https://www.eatthismuch.com/food/view/o ... ds,524912/
Sunflower Microgreens
http://markitonutrition.com/sunflower/
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I'm always surprised to see people bleaching seeds. I only had mold develop one time, and only on one tray. I wonder why that is.
* Sky's video showed him bleaching his seeds, hence the comment.
* Sky's video showed him bleaching his seeds, hence the comment.
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I experienced mold in several spots in a tray that I did not bleach, and have had only one small spot of mold in the dozen or so trays that I have bleached. I think that it depends on the seed you get, perhaps some seed has less mold spores on the surface of the seed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HCiRxZP0P4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HCiRxZP0P4
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They actually taste a little like mustard greens and not like mature broccoli at all. There is a definite horseradish/wasabi kick to them.jennypenny wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2018 1:08 pmDoes anyone know what the broccoli greens taste like? Do most of the microgreens tend to taste like the full grown plant? I usually order the mixed varieties but I'm thinking of branching out in my next order.
I've been sprouting broccoli for the last few months and I find myself noticeably more alert and focused after eating the sprouts.
I heard about it from Dr Rhonda Patrick on a Joe Rogan podcast.
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Late to this discussion. But, can anyone tell me why harvest microgreens instead of just growing the plant out?
Is it a nutrient density thing? Like, taking a natural vitamin supplement without all the calories and roughage of a mature vegetable?
Is it a nutrient density thing? Like, taking a natural vitamin supplement without all the calories and roughage of a mature vegetable?
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Fast production and higher nutrient density. Easy to grow indoors using shelves and low power lighting.
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Just watched the latest video. How long do your microgreens keep? I usually harvest them when I'm going to use them. I've never tried to keep them more than a day.
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They are fresh for three days, and OK for a few days more. I keep them refrigerated and try to dry them so they are not wet to the touch before packaging.
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Spirulina is an interesting "microgreen" that is packed full of nutrition
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Yeah, I would pass on spirulina as well, considering there are safer options.
Some videos on spirulina effects and toxicity:
https://nutritionfacts.org/topics/spirulina/
Some videos on spirulina effects and toxicity:
https://nutritionfacts.org/topics/spirulina/
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Thanks for the information. I have read reports of microcystin contamination of spirulina but obtaining it from a high-grade sources (assuming that one believes that such a thing is possible) may be a good option.
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@Sky -- I'm watching your new microgreens videos. Why does summer vs. winter matter if you're growing them in the basement?
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The basement temperature changes from about 60F to 80F, depending on outdoor temperature. At the lower temperature range sunflower shoots take 12 days to harvest, and at the upper range, 7 days to harvest.