DIY: Sprouts

Crunchy and nutrient sprouts are a great addition to any meal. Anything from sandwichs to salads, sprouts add a delightful crisp that pairs well with just about everything. My only problem with the infant plants is the outrageous prices they sell them for at the grocery stores, not to mention the premium for the organic varieties. However as anyone who has experimented with raw dieting will tell you, sprouts are one of the easiest do-it-yourself projects out there! In one of my favorite raw cook books by Lori Baird, The Complete Book of Raw Food, I learned the secrets to sprouting at home. With a few simple tools and some of your favorite vegetable seeds, youre on your way to eating crunchy, cheap and organic sprouts! 

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The Time of the Season

 

Spring has sprung, Philadelphia! Over the last few absurdly warm weeks I have  been planting and preparing for an amazing grow season! I have about 3 different lots this year but have only gotten my crops in on my stoop. This year I have container gardens filled with spring lettuces, flowers, and herbs. I picked up my spring lettuce starters from Urban Jungle on Passyunk for a nice $6.99 and some pansies and herbs (rosemary, basil, oregano, thyme) in the Italian Market from a vendor for about $5. The key to container gardening is good hearty organic soil (which you can also pick up at Urban Jungle) and making sure your soil has the right nutrients. 

Stay tuned for tutorials on planting your cold crops and how to make a raised bed!