Fresh, crisp greens can be hard to come by during the winter months. But before you reach for that limp looking bundle of parsley, consider one (surprisingly easy) solution: growing your own microgreens. Once the preserve of fine dining, these fresh, aromatic shoots can be harvested with almost no effort using the home-growing kits from Heimgart. Microgreens are simply vegetables that are harvested when they are young, and the Berlin-based startup has put together a starter set which contains everything you need to make it happen, including a porcelain sprouting bowl and a ready-to-go seed pad. All you need to do is add water, install the pad, and watch your little greens start to poke up. Within seven days you’ll be able to harvest the likes of fiery radish, vitamin-packed red cabbage and classic cress. The shoots are filled with nutrients and are perfect for livening up winter salads or adding a splash of color to hot dishes. If you’re looking to give the gift of green (or purple) to your favorite person this Christmas then the gift set – a starter kit with eight organic seed packs – is the one to go for. For foodies it’s the winning option: your friend can liven up their kitchen with diverse greens and you get to (hopefully) taste the results…
Text: Benji Haughton / Photos: Heimgart
