Microgreens: A Guide To Growing Nutrient-Packed Greens |  | Authors: Eric Franks, Jasmine Richardson
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
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Pages: 192
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Dimensions (in): 9.7 x 7.4 x 0.8
ISBN: 1423603648
Dewey Decimal Number: 635.5
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ASIN: 1423603648
Publication Date: February 17, 2009
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Product Description
MICROGREENS
A Guide to Growing
Nutrient-Packed Greens
DUBBED A CULINARY BUZZWORD by National Public Radio, microgreens-vegetables harvested soon after sprouting-are expected to be one of 2009's hottest food trends.
With simple instruction, Microgreens teaches how to plant, grow, and harvest microgreens from one's own garden. The small amount of space needed to grow microgreens-a porch, patio, deck, or balcony will do-allows anyone to easily incorporate them into their daily meals, and the greens' nutritional potency make them a must-eat in a healthy diet.
INCLUDES THESE MICROGREENS:
Amaranth
Arugula
Basil
Beet
Broccoli
Celery
Chard
Cilantro
Cress
Endive
Mustard
Pac Choi
Pea
Purple Cabbage
Radish
Tokyo Bekana
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 If I can do it.... May 20, 2009
G. Basil (New York, NY)
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
I read the book after a recent trip to the west coast where I tried micro greens for the first time. They were really enjoyable and so I became curious. This was the first piece of written material I came across on the stuff, and I'm glad I did. Not only did it answer all the questions I had about the "what are they?" but then it helped me dive head first into the "now go do it yourself".
I live in New York City and am not lucky enough to have my own backyard. Turns out I have about all the space I need on my fire escape and roof to put together a very productive micro greens garden. I'm also not the greeniest of green thumbs, but found myself following the directions close enough to where my micro greens came out happy, healthy, and delicious. Very happy I did this and I can't wait to share the experience and tastes with my guests!
Informative and Beautiful Book April 7, 2009
R. Doyle (Indiana, USA)
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
If you're interested in Microgreens, check this book out! I've only eaten microgreens in high-end restaurants. Even more, they're very expensive at the market....when you can find them. This book is an excellent tool for growing the greens myself. After reading this book, I feel that even I can do this. The "Sources" section lists organic places that I can order the seeds and soil I'll need. The paper quality in this book is surprisingly exceptional and the photos are gorgeous!
Well worth exploring June 10, 2009
Feathered Quill Book Reviews (Goshen, MA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Spouted seeds provide excellent nutrition because the conversion of the stored nutrients released at germination provides nutrients not found in more mature plant materials. I was excited to read the new book Microgreens which covers the plant stage immediately after sprouting. In addition to an elevated nutritional level, plants at this phase in their life cycle offer a fresh, crisp culinary experience.
Upon opening this book, printed on heavy coated paper, I was immediately inclined to leaf through it from one end to the other. The photography is superb and Ms. Gibbons is to be congratulated on its excellence with good depth of field and great presentation of some rather diminutive plants.
The book follows the authors experiences as they learn the ups and down of how to grow microgreens. When they first start, they have only a small area in which to grow their crops. They discuss their search for locating sources of seeds and finding the best varieties to grow on well structured and modified soils. As their skills improve, they find a location with more space and begin to produce crops commercially.
Microgreens covers, both in word and picture, the difference between sprouts, microgreens and baby greens. There is useful information on soils, nutrition, and the value of various plant types.
The authors detail materials from soils to containers and seed sources and provide a sequential set of steps for producing a crop up to harvesting. It is evident that Frank and Richardson enjoy the freshness and nutrition of their work. I found the section detailing each type of plant with details of the botany and taxonomy particularly interesting. Also provided is germination data and the level of difficulty in growing each plant. Associated with each detail page is a photograph of the specific cultivar at the proper stage for harvest.
Towards the end of the book is a section in which several chefs provide recipes and other information on microgreens as well as a section with a select source of seeds and materials.
Quill says: We found this book well worth exploring both for those who wish to expand their horizons and especially for those who want to eat organically.
Outstanding! June 10, 2009
David Sasuga (San Marcos, CA USA)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is a remarkable book. As a grower myself (Fresh Origins), I can confidently recommend it as the best information on the topic available at this time.
Terrific guide for low-cost healthy living May 25, 2009
S. Smith (Philadelphia, PA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I found Microgreens: A Guide To Growing Nutrient Packed Greens to be an amazing "how-to" book for growing your own vitamin-rich produce. As a mom, I want to provide the best food for my family - however, the organic food at the supermarket is just too expensive. This book has been the answer, by giving me the step by step process for how to grow my own microgreens (which are delicious) at home. You can eat them in a salad, on a sandwich, etc., and you know you are getting a healthy meal that you grew for low-cost in your own back yard. I was pleasantly surprised by how little space you need to start growing. We have our garden on our back porch and it works perfectly. Probably the best of all is that my kids love them and growing microgreens is something fun we can do together.
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