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Nutrition: 5 Things to Know About Sprouted Seeds

ntrary, they are so nutrient-rich that they are considered superfoods. As their name suggests, these are edible seeds that have begun to sprout. The germination process multiplies the vitamins and proteins originally stored in the seed. On average, the nutrient content of these seeds is 10 times hi ...

28
Mar
2024

For Saint Barbara's Day, sow wheat and lentils

y where fecundity rituals were practiced. According to ancient beliefs, wheat in the grass represented the first fruits of the harvest, and a good germination of wheat in the heart of winter augured abundant crops for the following year. The celebration of Saint Barbara on December 4 is still ...

30
Nov
2007

Seed Bombs: How to Make Seed Bombs?

at the location of your choice. With the first rains, the clay will dissolve to release the seeds. The compost contained in the ball will facilitate germination and then the growth of plants, so that vacant lots quickly become covered with flowers. ...

30
Mar
2016

The perpetual vegetable garden: which vegetables to plant?

mall part in the ground for it to sprout again in spring. To know where you planted them, don't forget to label them with tags. To ensure continuous germination of these tubers, choose disease-resistant species such as Jerusalem artichoke, Chinese artichoke, and Peruvian ground apple, which has a t ...

10
May
2023

3 tips to get free green plants

d simply sprouting it in water. - Pineapple by taking the crown of leaves from a Victoria pineapple, for example. - Coconut, if you're patient... Its germination takes 3 months, but it's worth it as this fruit can give you a nice indoor palm tree or rather a coconut tree! Each of these crops requir ...

18
Oct
2023

How to germinate a lychee seed?

ts, remove as much flesh as possible and then soak them for 24 to 48 hours in room temperature water. Soaking softens the seed's coat and facilitates germination. Step #2: Place the pit in an airtight container. It is often heard that it's very easy to germinate a lychee seed and that all you need t ...

28
Dec
2023

Peasant Seeds: 5 Things to Know About the Craft of Seed Artisanry

cleaning in his sorting workshop. For each species, the seed sorting requires specific expertise. Each batch of seeds produced is then tested in the germination workshop. It is indeed necessary to validate the quality of the seeds before they can be packaged. Packaging is done by hand. All these p ...

05
Apr
2024