The number of microgreen farms is growing in Ukraine

Published 2020년 7월 1일

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Microgreens, young sprouts of various plants such as mustard, peas, and sunflower, have become a popular food trend in Ukraine. Originating in the Vinnytsia region, they are now grown and consumed locally. One resident, Lyudmyla Horyacheva, has found them beneficial for her family's health and also feeds them to her pet snails. The Lviv City Farm is also involved in their production, including exotic greens. In Odessa, they are mass-produced for local restaurants and supermarkets. A chef there believes that microgreens contain 40 times more vitamins and essential elements than regular vegetables, and are used in both food and beverages.
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Microgreens have become an edible trend among Ukrainians over the past few years. These are small sprouts of different plants. For example: mustard, peas, red cabbage, watercress, sunflower, peas, radishes, which are only 7-10 days from planting. They have a sweet taste that resembles the fruit itself. This was reported by agronews.ua. Green (this is the name of this type of agricultural products in the world) has become very popular in the Vinnytsia region. And if before the green was taken to Vinnytsia from abroad, today it can be purchased directly from the garden: on the shelves of specialty stores, or ordered online directly from the city, writes myvin. However, the best way is to plant yourself. Vinnytsia resident Lyudmyla Horyacheva became interested in microgreens a year ago, she says: with the help of her friend Natalia. I grow when the body "asks", usually in late winter, spring. For a bed I use usual plastic trays. Raw sunflower seeds are pre-soaked in water. Then ...
Source: AgronewsUA

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