Microgreens: A Guide To Growing Nutrient-Packed Greens [Paperback]

Eric Franks (Author), Jasmine Richardson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 17, 2009

With simple instructions, Microgreens: A Guide to Growing Nutrient-Packed Greens by Eric Franks and Jasmine Richardson, shows readers how to grow their own little greens of arugula, basil, purple cabbage, chard, radishes, broccoli, cilantro, and more.

Microgreens teaches the easy process of how to plant and grow, as well as how to harvest little greens, which on average is about 2 weeks after sowing. Eaten alone, as a salad, or added to soups, entrees, sandwiches, burgers, or anything else, these tiny greens of nutrition will enhance everyday food and life!

Only a small amount of space is needed to grow microgreens—a porch, patio, deck, or balcony, indoors or outdoors, will do. This allows anyone to easily incorporate microgreens into their daily meals, and the greens' nutritional potency make them a must-eat in a healthy diet, any time of the year!

Microgreens features instructions on how to grow all sorts of microgreens, including:

• Amaranth
• Arugula
• Basil
• Beet
• Broccoli
• Celery
• Chard
• Cilantro
• Cress
• Endive
• Mustard
• Pac Choi
• Pea
• Purple Cabbage
• Radish
• Tokyo Bekana

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

MICROGREENS
A GUIDE TO GROWING NUTRIENT-PACKED GREENS
Recognized as some of the most nutrient-dense greens available, those tiny leaves known as microgreens are packed with big flavor. And now, with simple instructions, you can grow your own little greens of arugula, basil, purple cabbage, chard, radishes, broccoli, cilantro, and more.
Microgreens teaches the easy process of how to plant and grow the little greens, as well as how to harvest which on average is about 2 weeks after sowing. And the small amount of space needed to grow microgreens a porch, patio, deck, windowsill, or balcony allows them to be easily incorporated into daily meals. The greens nutritional potency make them a must-eat in a healthy diet.
Eaten alone as a salad or added to soups, entrees, sandwiches, burgers, or anything else imaginable these tiny greens will enhance everyday food and life.
Eric Franks interest in agriculture began after meeting and apprenticing under farmers Tim and Fabienne Rapsey on their Biodynamic Farm in Kimberton, Pennsylvania.
Jasmine Richardson grew up bi-coastally, spending winters in Pennsylvania and summers in California. Raised by gardeners, she has always loved plants.
Eric and Jasmine currently reside on the Oregon coast, where they own a small microgreens business, True Leaf Microgreens.
Cover photography 2009 Margaux Gibbons
Back cover (top, center) 2009 Sara Remington

From the Back Cover

Learn how to plant, grow, and harvest the most nutrient-dense greens available in pots or trays on your porch, patio, deck, balcony, or windowsill.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith (February 17, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1423603648
• ISBN-13: 978-1423603641
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #61,941 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #18 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Organic Cooking

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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If I can do it...., May 19, 2009

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G. Basil (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microgreens: A Guide To Growing Nutrient-Packed Greens (Paperback)

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!

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and Beautiful Book, April 7, 2009

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R. Doyle (Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews
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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!

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!, June 10, 2009

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David Sasuga (San Marcos, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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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.