Vegetable

• Crops in : 6-8 days

Description

An attractive curly leaf with a peppery flavour to enhance a variety of dishes.

Living greens are eaten as young seedlings prior to the first true leaves, when they are full of an intense range of flavours. These are quick and easy to grow indoors all the year round.

Sowing Instructions

Living Greens can be grown in a similar way to mustard and cress. After many months of trialling we recommend filling trays with vermiculite, then sprinkling the seeds liberally, but not too thickly on the surface. Seed compost and garden soil are not recommended due to possible pest/disease contamination. Place the trays on a warm windowsill or in the greenhouse.

Aftercare

Cut these 'Living Seedlings' as they develop for immediate use, the seedlings can be sealed in a plastic bag in the fridge for use within 5 days.

Kitchen Notes

Just like sprouting seeds and salads leaves, they are very rich in healthy nutrients, ideal for spicing up sandwiches and salads or to garnish soups. Seedlings mature quicker in the warmer, longer days of summer, and take a little longer during the depths of winter.