Microgreens: How to Grow Nature's Own Superfood
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"The book is informative and accessible, delivering in a buoyant voice all you need to know about the ultimate in local eating -- making a meal of houseplants. It is nicely illustrated as well, with tantalizing photographs of microgreens at every stage, from seed to planting to plate. And there are more than a dozen recipes included... Highly recommended for gardeners, foodies, and health enthusiasts." -- Library Journal (starred review) The first edition of Microgreens sold 17,000 copies. This new edition is expanded with 30 new photographs and ten additional crops for a total of 30 microgreens. There are also four new recipes using microgreens. Microgreens provides practical guidance on growing arugula and other popular mini-greens unique for their powerful nutritional punch, tasty variety of colors, textures and flavors, and high levels of concentrated active compounds. The author provides guidance for growing, harvesting and preparing the most popular microgreens plus newer microgreens like kale, daikon radish, bok choy, shungiku, and mizuna. The comprehensive instructions explain which containers to use, how to sow the seeds, when to harvest, how to store the bounty, and much more. A special chapter has tips on helping children to grow microgreens. Microgreens shows how easy it is to bring fresh, nutritional and economical gourmet produce to the dinner table any time of year. This how-to book is ideal for health-conscious home cooks, especially those who believe in the importance of home-grown foods. Review: Not a book to just sit on a shelf. Very informative, useful. - Found this to be a very comprehensive book on growing, using, storing and benefits of Microgreens. Would recommend it to anyone. I recently began eating a modified raw food diet and feel amazing. This book is a must for anyone who wants to include fresh, nutritious greens in their diet. Review: The best book on microgreens - What a cool book! I love instant gratification, and growing and serving microgreens satisfies those of us who are gardeners, cooks, and love to prepare quick, healthy meals. And using fun pots to decorate the kitchen at the same time--what could be better? I've always insisted on serving only fresh, healthy food and herbs and lettuces grown in pots on my deck so they're easy to grab while I'm in the midst of cooking. Microgreens are a wonderful addition, and even a better idea as I can grow them year-round. I used to germinate sprouts but finally admitted that I really don't care for their taste. But microgreens are fabulously fresh, so much more varied and healthy, and with so much more flavor. And now to find out, from this book, the nutrient values of so many different plants--I'm psyched. This book is gorgeously photographed and produced, and the text patiently explains to me, the novice, exactly how to grow what, and how to use them in recipes. I can't wait to serve the Rice Paper Rolls on page 82 to my family--I can already hear their exclamations about how spectacular they are and that they had no idea I was such a creative cook. (Visualize a satisfied smile.) Microgreens are a fabulous snack, picnic food, first course, or even salad. I've always looked longingly at microgreens at farmers' markets but kept on walking as they're simply too pricy for my budget. It's great to know that I can produce my own for micropennies, and have fun doing it!
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| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 75 Reviews |
P**E
Not a book to just sit on a shelf. Very informative, useful.
Found this to be a very comprehensive book on growing, using, storing and benefits of Microgreens. Would recommend it to anyone. I recently began eating a modified raw food diet and feel amazing. This book is a must for anyone who wants to include fresh, nutritious greens in their diet.
T**M
The best book on microgreens
What a cool book! I love instant gratification, and growing and serving microgreens satisfies those of us who are gardeners, cooks, and love to prepare quick, healthy meals. And using fun pots to decorate the kitchen at the same time--what could be better? I've always insisted on serving only fresh, healthy food and herbs and lettuces grown in pots on my deck so they're easy to grab while I'm in the midst of cooking. Microgreens are a wonderful addition, and even a better idea as I can grow them year-round. I used to germinate sprouts but finally admitted that I really don't care for their taste. But microgreens are fabulously fresh, so much more varied and healthy, and with so much more flavor. And now to find out, from this book, the nutrient values of so many different plants--I'm psyched. This book is gorgeously photographed and produced, and the text patiently explains to me, the novice, exactly how to grow what, and how to use them in recipes. I can't wait to serve the Rice Paper Rolls on page 82 to my family--I can already hear their exclamations about how spectacular they are and that they had no idea I was such a creative cook. (Visualize a satisfied smile.) Microgreens are a fabulous snack, picnic food, first course, or even salad. I've always looked longingly at microgreens at farmers' markets but kept on walking as they're simply too pricy for my budget. It's great to know that I can produce my own for micropennies, and have fun doing it!
C**H
Microgreens: How to Grow Nature's Own Superfood
Very interesting and informative. Would like to have seen more information about growing microgreens indoors. Great photos. The resources for purchasing supplies was helpful.
L**N
Extremely informative
Very well illustrated and packed with good ideas and tips on how to grow microgreens. For anyone looking to do this it is a very good book to have as it details on exactly how to get the best results out of growing microgreens.
A**N
Clear, concise, and easy to follow
Microgreens: How to Grow Nature's Own Superfood is a clear, concise, and easy to follow book! I am so excited to start my own mini-garden! The photos are beautiful, the directions are simple to follow, and I love that recipes are included! A great book for its price!
R**E
Great book
I read this book from the local library and then had to have one of my own. I am enjoying experimenting with microgreens. So far I like the black oil sunflower seed microgreens the best.
P**P
Five Stars
I love the ideas presented here and can’t wait until I have my fresh grown salads.
S**K
Beautiful pictures, short on directions
This is more of a small coffee table book than gardening guide. The book is heavy on lovely, full color photos but annoying light on detail. It provides lots of ideas for using cute containers to grow tiny veggies, but almost no information on how to grow different kinds of micro greens. Disappointing.
S**M
great read
We loved this book so much, we got a copy for every body in the family. And now all those folks are healthy and stronger than ever. Thanks
P**H
As pictured
If your looking for some good basic info and nothing too crazy to start learning and growing microgreens, I found this pretty good. Not overwhelming or throwing too much at you and pretty clear pictures. A nice easy read if your just getting into it.
A**R
Excellent starter book
Good book for those people just starting to grow sprouts and micro greens. Troubleshooting section very useful.
A**R
Five Stars
Good read
S**K
Three Stars
Ok book, nothing you can't find online.
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