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Sprouts - Mungbean ORGANIC
They are high in many nutrients and a delicious addition to oriental dishes, salads, and vegetable dishes. No need for a lot of space, time, or fancy equipment. Mung bean sprouts have a wonderful crunchy texture and a flavor similar to fresh garden peas. The Sprouts Mung Bean Organic, 'Phaseolus aureus (Vigna radiata)', is tasty, healthy, fun and easy to grow sprout. Mung bean sprouts are high in vitamins A, B, C, and E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium and amino acids. All you need is a glass canning jar and a lid or piece of muslin and a rubber band. The most popular, easiest, and least expensive is the jar method. Complete instructions are printed on the seed packet. Mung bean sprouts have been grown by the Chinese for over 5000 years. The quality of your home grown sprouts will be above average compared to those purchased in a grocery store. This is a plant anyone can grow in any climate, year-round. There are several ways to grow sprouts. Grow your own mung bean sprouts at home, a great way to garden year-round. ... additional information
Shiso Perilla - Green aoshiso The incredible flavor has been described as curry-like and a combination of cumin, cilantro, and parsley, with a hint of cinnamon. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date. Mix or sprinkle over cucumbers, cabbage, fish, soups, rice, and potato dishes. It is called "ohba' at sushi bars, and it is an absolute must for herb gardeners. Shiso Perilla have green leaves that resemble parsley except they have sharply serrated edges. In salads, the leaves add a very unique flavor. The Shiso Perilla Green (Aoshiso), 'Perella frutescens', is an intoxicating, flavorful herb that should be as popular as basil or cilantro. Herbalists claim Shiso has antibiotic qualities and is the one reason it is used with sushi. |
