Microgreens are delicious and easy to grow
Live lighter by eating healthy
Anyone familiar with wheatgrass being added to their smoothie will recognize a microgreen. Easy to grow and tasty to eat, these young seedlings of edible vegetables and herbs are a fun way to get into growing, both for your own health and the health of our planet. They can usually be consumed in as little as 10 days after the plant gets its true leaves.
Delton Community League’s Green Committee started its Climate Action Workshop Series with an introduction to growing microgreens.
Participants were interested in growing microgreens at home to save money, increase their own food security, lower emissions, and enjoy health benefits. This highly nutritious and accessible food source is a fairly easy project to learn. They can be used in salads, shakes, or soups.
At the workshop, Brenda Hasler recalled planting seeds in milk containers as an elementary school student. She was encouraged to see folks learning more about growing their own fruits and vegetables today.
Marty Springstead shared planting techniques and tips for growing with or without a grow light. The workshop covered proper cleaning of equipment to prevent mold, a look at different varieties of seeds, and some hands-on playing with dirt.
Gail is recently retired and enjoys exploring her Delton neighbourhood.
Information:
Step-by-step instructions to grow microgreens from Mumm’s Sprouting Seeds
Free Climate Action Workshops: Future workshops will feature pollinator gardens, seed saving, regenerative lawn care, and composting. The workshops are open to all.
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