Microgreens at Ahavath Torah

Dear Ahavath Torah Farmily,

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 MICROGREENS:

Mazal Tov on your new little “plot of land”! As the farmer of that land, you have the responsibility לעבדה ולשמרה- to work and to guard. Shnat Shmita is a very special way that we care for the land of Israel- today you get to tend to land and have a “mini shmita” weekly when you pause from tending to your land for Shabbat. Below are the instructions for how to care for your microgreens.

Follow Up Instructions

COVERING: Seeds prefer darkness to germinate, so keep a cover over your tray for the first 2-3 days after planting until you see some sprouting.

WATERING: Use a mister/ spray bottle once or twice daily to keep the soil moist, but not soaking wet. Pouring water on also works but avoid making a mud puddle.

UNCOVERING: After about 3 days, your seeds should have sprouted and will most likely be yellowish. Uncover your tray and place your microgreens near a window that gets some sunlight. They will start to change color (to green) within a few hours of sunlight.

HARVESTING: Your microgreens will be ready to harvest about a week and a half after planting. Grab some scissors and snip the greens just above the soil or pick them by hand.

EATING: To serve, wash the microgreens with water dry with towels or a salad spinner. For the freshest flavor, harvest and serve them immediately. They can be added to soups, salads, sandwiches or main dishes.

BRACHA: Microgreens do not commonly have bugs but always check the produce for bugs since bugs are not Kosher. Thank Hashem for giving us food from the Adamah (earth) by making a borei pri haAdama and enjoy! בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה', אֱלֹ–הֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, בּוֹרֵא פְּרִי הָאֲדָמָה

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