Growing microgreens at home: Now think before throwing away the empty 1 liter bottle next time. Grow fresh microgreens in it and make your breakfast super healthy.
If you want a healthy breakfast but find it difficult to get expensive vegetables from the market every day, then adopt an easy and cheap method. Grow microgreens in an empty 1 liter water bottle. Microgreens i.e. small sprouts of vegetables and grains, which can be harvested and eaten in 7–10 days. They are fresh in taste, rich in nutrition and very easy to grow.
What are microgreens?
Microgreens are the early leaves of plants that grow 1–2 inches long after emerging from the seed. These are harvested before they become fully grown. In terms of nutrition, they are sometimes considered more nutritious than larger vegetables.
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How to grow microgreens in a 1 liter bottle?
First of all take an empty 1L plastic bottle. Cut it from the middle (like a pot). Make small holes at the bottom so that water does not accumulate. Now you can fill light garden soil or spread tissue paper and grow microgreens. Now sprinkle the seeds evenly on top. Spray lightly with water. Spray light water on it daily. Keep it in mild light, not in direct sunlight. Now small green leaves will emerge in 6-8 days.
Which microgreens can be grown?
Fenugreek Microgreens: These are slightly bitter in taste. But it is good for digestion. These are ready in just 7 days.
Moong Microgreens: Mung beans are microgreens rich in protein. You can eat it by adding it to salad and poha.
Mustard Microgreens: They have a mild spicy taste. That is why parathas and sandwiches are excellent options.
Chickpea Microgreens: Eat fiber and energy rich gram microgreens by adding them to your breakfast bowl.
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Microgreens rich in fiber and antioxidants
If you are looking for weight loss or following a healthy lifestyle, adding microgreens to breakfast can be an easy and scientific way to increase the amount of fiber and antioxidants. Now think next time before throwing away an empty 1 liter bottle. Grow fresh microgreens in it and make your breakfast super healthy. Eating just a handful of microgreens daily can make breakfast more nutritious.