6 days Ago By Nicola Roy
If you're a novice gardener but still want to put your skills to the test this spring, there are plenty of easy-to-grow plants out there. And one in particular has even been hailed as one of the 'healthiest' things you can eat. Microgreens are tiny crops that you can grow all year round, and because they're so small, they're ideal if you don't have a lot of space to work with.
They can be grown indoors or out, and according to gardening expert Chloe Plumstead on TikTok , they're quick to grow too. And they don't just look great - they add a burst of flavour and nutrition to your meals as well. In a recent video, Chloe said: "As far as I'm aware, there is genetically no difference between microgreen seeds and seeds you would use to grow a more mature plant.
"But the method of sowing them is what makes them different." If you're planning on sowing some microgreen seeds, then the trick is to sow them thick into the soil. Then, when they start to grow into those 'lovely young seedlings', all you need to do is snip them off.
You can then use them as a 'delicious garnish' for your favourite dishes - and the best part is there are so many different varities of microgreent to choose from, such as mini beetroot, basil, rocket and mustard. Chloe said: "All of these are wonderful flavours that you can add on top of food just to give an extra little kick of flavour." And because they're so colourful, you can combine different types of seeds and grow them together to create interesting patterns in your garden too.
According to the pros from Gardenary, microgreens are some of the "most nutritious and delicious plants you can grow in the garden." This is because you're consuming the seedling so soon after it has sprouted, meaning it's a lot more nutrient-dense than by eating the plant's mature counterpart. Some varities can be harvested in as little as six days, which is super-quick compared to the weeks you'd wait when growing regular-sized vegetables.
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