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EVEC Microgreens
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The history of microgreens: from ancient times to today
The Egyptian, Chinese and Roman origin story, the monastery gardens, the 1980s San Francisco chefs: what is repeated everywhere, and what we could not verify.
4 delicious microgreens recipes
Four easy microgreens recipes developed and tested by our team in Athens — simple ways to turn a tray of fresh greens into something worth eating.
Chickpea microgreens: everything you need to know to grow them
How to grow chickpea microgreens step by step: soaking, sowing, light and harvest. A fast, protein-rich microgreen with a fresh flavour and a quick payoff.
How to use microgreens according to the seasons
Radish and alfalfa in spring, sunflower and kale in summer, mustard and broccoli in autumn, cilantro and red cabbage in winter, with dishes to match each.
Sunflower microgreens: everything you need to know to grow them
How to grow sunflower microgreens step by step — soaking, sowing, light and harvest — plus the nutty, crunchy result and tips from our own growing experience.
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