Frog Hollow Microgreens:
What exactly are microgreens?
Microgreens are young plants which are bigger than a sprout but far from fully grown. They are old enough to possess all of the flavor of the plant they would grow up to be and they have a higher concentration of nutrition than a full grown vegetable. When used in cooking they elevate the look of the food along with the flavor and nutritional value.
Some of our varieties:
Purple Radish
This is a spicy microgreen rich in vitamin A, B, C, E and K. They are very durable and can last at least 10 days in the fridge.
Corn
These are sweet in flavor and obviously add good color to a dish. They must be used fairly quickly as they’re rather fragile. They are grown in complete darkness and will turn green and tough if they are exposed to light while growing.
Red Veined Sorrel
Sorrel has a lemony flavor and looks beautiful on a plate. It takes a few weeks to grow but lasts well in the fridge.
Lovage
Leeks
Nasturtium
Lovage has a strong flavor of celery and looks beautiful on the plate when allowed to develop its ‘true leaf’ before harvest.
Leeks are visually elegant on a plate and have an unmistakable onion flavor. They’re one of the most durable microgreens in the fridge.
Nasturtium are very, very spicy and surprisingly durable in the fridge. They look beautiful on a plate too.
Red Shiso
Chrysanthemum
Mixed Basil
Red Shiso is a Japanese herb traditionally used in pickling. On its own it has a complex flavor of cinnamon, cumin, parsley and mint. The effect is similar to a curry; there isn’t a single flavor, it’s a combination of several.
Chrysanthemum is crunchy and slightly bitter, quite like lettuce. The leaves are beautiful and it keeps well in the fridge.
3 kinds of basil make up this mix: Genovese, cinnamon and tri-color. The Genovese flavor leads the way but the cinnamon gives the mix a bit of a base note. It’s fragile and should be used quickly.