In this episode I look at saving amaranth and broccoli seeds for future microgreens.

If you need some amaranth seeds, I have them at: https://gardenfaeriebotanicals.ca/product-category/heirloom-amaranth-seeds/

Broccoli Rapini is here: https://gardenfaeriebotanicals.ca/product/broccoletto-a-foglia-di-oliva-seeds/

This weeks song is called Microgreen Symphony: https://suno.com/song/1364f131-ea64-4055-b281-bc0331076222

See you in the garden growing microgreens for seeds!

In this episode, I dive into the world of microgreens, focusing on Arugula and Beets. The best varieties for growing them to make microgreen seeds is looked at. I also discuss the distinct flavours, growth rates, and aesthetic appeal of each variety, offering tips on how to grow them successfully.

Arugula Varieties for Microgreens:

• Common Arugula (Eruca vesicaria):

  • Bellezia Arugula: Mild, nutty flavour, slow-bolting, and tender leaves.
  • Italian Arugula: Classic peppery flavour, popular in Mediterranean dishes.
  • Runway Arugula: Smooth, strap-like leaves with a mild taste.
  • Dragon's Tongue Arugula: Bold, spicy flavour with purple veins.
  • Slow Bolt Arugula: Ideal for microgreens with a spicy flavour and rapid growth.
  • Roquette (Rocket) Arugula: Robust, peppery taste, fast germination.
  • Astro Arugula: Milder flavour, smooth leaves, quick-growing.

• Wild Arugula Varieties (Diplotaxis tenuifolia):

  • Selvatica Arugula: Intense, peppery flavour with finely lobed leaves.
  • Spicy Wild Arugula: Extra heat with deeply lobed leaves.
  • Rucola Selvatica Perennial: Bold flavour, thrives in poor soils.

• Specialty Open-Pollinated Varieties:

  • Red Dragon Arugula: Red-tinted leaves, milder flavour.
  • Wasabi Rocket: Slightly milder than Wasabi Arugula but with a similar heat intensity.

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• Beet Varieties for Microgreens:

  • Bull’s Blood: Vibrant red colour and rich flavour.
  • Golden Beet: Bright yellow stems and leaves for visual appeal.
  • Early Wonder: Fast-growing with a sweeter, less earthy flavour.

  The Seed Garden Book can be found at: https://shop.seedsavers.org/the-seed-garden-the-art-practice-of-seed-saving?quantity=1&page=2

  
  

  The link for the perennial arugula- Sylvetta is here: https://gardenfaeriebotanicals.ca/product/perennial-wild-arugula-seeds-sylvetta/

  
  

  See you in the garden!!

In this episode, I explore saving vegetable seeds to use for microgreens. I've been thinking about this lately, as microgreens are such a fast way to grow fresh, nutritious food. With the cost of everything skyrocketing and supply chains becoming increasingly unstable, having our own microgreen production might be crucial in the times to come. Plus, it adds to our food security!

This looks like it will be a three- or four-part series as I discover all the varieties you can grow for microgreens.

See you in the garden, planting your microgreen seeds!