Grow your own microgreens!
Sun Aug 27, 09:00 - Sun Aug 27, 12:00
Oranjezicht City Farm
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Learn to grow microgreens for personal use!
Join this workshop at the Oranjezicht City Farm to develop the knowledge and skills to cultivate your own microgreens from start to finish, including preparation, growing and harvesting, You will also find out more about the nutritional benefits of microgreens and some recipes for tasty snacks and meals. Go home with your own microgreens starter kit as part of the workshop fee. Additional seeds, trays and organic mix will also be available for purchase.
You instructor, Maylene Corry, is a dedicated well-being champion who is passionate about bringing health to the table. In 2021, she took the initiative to start her own home microgreen farm. Inspired by the healing properties of living a plant-based food lifestyle, she strives to share the goodness of nourishing meals with her community and beyond.
What are microgreens? They are the young seedlings of edible vegetables and herbs that are harvested when they reach around 2-7cm in height. Valued for their intense flavour and concentrated amounts of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, they are also used to add colour and flavour to dishes.