Задание

Choosing which plants to use to grow microgreens is totally up to what you like to eat. Pretty much any edible plant can be used to grow microgreens, but here are some of the most common microgreens. Match the name of the microgreens with the information about them and their pictures.

  • Объекты 1
    • sunflower
    • wasabi
    • chives
    • chia
    • wheatgrass
    • cabbage
    • amaranth
    • dill
    • arugula
    • basil
    • cilantro
    • buckwheat
    • mustard
    • celery
    • chard
  • Объекты 2
    • It contains high levels of vitamins K, A, C, B6 and folates. These nutrients help support our immune system as well as provide us with energy for day-to-day activities. It is crunchy, pleasantly nutty, and slightly sweet in flavour, making it a great choice for almost any salad mix. Even kids love to snack on it too. Image
    • Growing it is not as hard as you may think. Its flavour is pungently spicy. It is small and has heart-shaped leaves. It’s important to know that it's native to Asian countries, where it favours a warmer and humid environment.Image
    • These microgreens look a lot like miniature scallions or green onions. They can be grown on either the soil or hydroponic medium, for some reason, however, it’s a very slow grower. They have a mild garlic-like taste and can be used in various dishes or as garnishes.Image
    • To grow it, you can use either the soil method or hydroponic medium. It has a slightly bitter and minty taste. The seeds germinate in just a couple of days.Image
    • It is similar to barley microgreens, it grows very fast and can be harvested within a week or so. It is usually used as livestock feed for animals. And thanks to its excellent health benefits, many people start to juice it as well.Image
    • It is one of the most studied types of microgreens. Its nutritional value is enormous. Packed with vitamins A, C, and K, these greens are tasty and crunchy as well as gorgeous to look at throughout the growing process.Image
    • It is thin, feathery, and beautiful. It gives a vibrant red/pink colour, and that’s why chefs love to use these types of microgreens for garnishing. One thing to note is amaranth is quite sensitive to light and grows a little slower.Image
    • It has a tall and grass-like willowy appearance. Due to its bright and zesty taste, it is commonly used in dish garnishing for soup, fish, and seafood plates. Its unique aroma might attract some small insects.Image
    • This type of microgreens has a unique peppery taste. It is also one of the most popular types of microgreens for the salad mix and garnishing. It is fairly easy to grow and germinate quickly within just a couple of days.Image
    • If you have grown it before, you may notice the growth is a little slow. Some tastes are strong and sweet, while the others are lemony and cinnamon-like. It is a temperate-region species where it takes a longer time to grow bigger in the colder area, especially during the winter.Image
    • It is also known as coriander. It has a pungently sweet aroma and tastes a little like parsley. Coriander grows very slowly and should be grown in soil.Image
    • This type of microgreens is delicious and healthy. It grows tall very fast, and you don’t even need to pre-soak them. One thing to note for it is their “poisonous” substance.
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    • Thanks to its sweet and slightly spicy taste, it is one of the best options for salad and sandwiches. It is high in healthy nutrients, including various vitamins, minerals, and anti-cancer compounds. Vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin K, phenolic compounds, β-carotene, lutein and more. This type of microgreens is good for vision, heart health, cancer prevention and more.Image
    • This type of microgreens has a pungent taste. The growth rate is average, but one thing to note is the slow seed germination, and it’s better to pre-soak the seed overnight to speed up the process a little. Otherwise, it may take a long time to germinate.Image
    • It is quite popular in European countries. The microgreens give vibrant colour and grow tall very fast. The seed hulls are tenacious and labor-intensive to remove.Image