Herbs & Greens

01 Sep

Posted at 13:04h in Herbs & Greens
"Learn About..." is a recurring post where we'll look at lesser known herbs, greens, etc., and discuss their origin, health benefits, and everything in between! leaves-1051571 Never heard of sorrel? Don't worry—you aren't the only one. It's not one of the most popular herbs in North America, but as to why that is, it's a mystery; sorrel is a wonderfully tart and succulent treat!

25 Aug

Posted at 09:49h in Herbs & Greens
Chilled corn soup with pig face bacon, popcorn, and UC-grown peashoots Chilled corn soup with pig face bacon, popcorn, and UC-grown peashoots (Image via @Jun0k)One of the best things about social media is how easy it is to share photos with one another. With it, we've been able to see what you all do with your Urban Cultivator-grown microgreens. Like how the microgreens inspired these incredible dishes below (this is #foodporn at its finest, folks), we at Urban Cultivator have been inspired by these photos. Check out what our users have been doing with their UC-grown microgreens below, and be sure to like us on Instagram and tag us and #freshnewworld in your photos so we can see what mouthwatering things you come up with!

15 Aug

Posted at 14:56h in Herbs & Greens

You’ve seen these little greens—formally known as microgreens—stylishly topping your meal as garnishes or dressed in vinaigrette as a salad. But what exactly are microgreens, other than the obvious fact that they are very small in size? Here is what you need to know about...

17 Jul

Posted at 11:00h in Herbs & Greens
"Learn About..." is a recurring post where we'll look at lesser known herbs, greens, etc., and discuss their origin, health benefits, and everything in between! leaves-8572755 Sharp, spicy, bright, and gorgeous, mizuna, or Brassica rapa nipposinica, is a cook's dream. It holds a distinct flavor profile, and is one of the most interesting greens around.

02 Jun

Posted at 09:30h in Herbs & Greens
"Learn About..." is a recurring post where we'll look at lesser known herbs, greens, etc., and discuss their origin, health benefits, and everything in between! leaves-5737703 Amaranth is definitely one of the lesser known microgreens, but you may have encountered it in its seed form. It's an annual or perennial plant that grows around the world. There are roughly 70 species, some that grow to become purple, red, green, or gold.

10 Apr

Posted at 09:39h in Herbs & Greens
"Learn About..." is a recurring post where we'll look at lesser known herbs, greens, etc., and discuss their origin, health benefits, and everything in between! leaves-9276340 The hint is in its name; lemon balm, or Melissa officinalis, has a—you guessed it—lemony flavor! It is a member of the mint family, and has been incorporated in medicinal and culinary uses for thousands of years.

06 Mar

Posted at 12:41h in Herbs & Greens
"Learn About..." is a recurring post where we'll look at lesser known herbs, greens, etc., and discuss their origin, health benefits, and everything in between! leaves-4078984 Shiso, Perilla frutescens var. crispa isn't only fun to say, but judging by the way that it's used in cooking, it's a pretty fun herb to eat, too. It's not very common in Western cooking, but in the world of Asian cooking, and in particular, Japanese cuisine, shiso, or 紫蘇, シソ, reigns supreme. Each Asian culture has a different name for the plant, and are incorporated into their respective cuisines in unique ways.

03 Feb

Posted at 10:39h in Herbs & Greens
"Learn About..." is a recurring post where we'll look at lesser known herbs, greens, etc., and discuss their origin, health benefits, and everything in between! leaves-2892341 The English language is funny. Sometimes we use the same word for completely different things; you know, just to make things a little more confusing. Such is the case for nasturtium. Nasturtium can refer to the plant genus, which is the genus of seven plant species in the Brassicaceae family. The nasturtium we're concerned about is the Tropaeolaceae, which is commonly known as nasturtium.

23 Jan

Posted at 14:55h in Herbs & Greens
moringa Colloquially dubbed as the "Tree of Life" or "Tree of Miracles," moringa is the new "it" plant, and it's been ruling the health scene as a health supplement. The plant is native to Africa and Asia, and its name is derived from the Tamil/Malayalam word for drumstick. They can range from growing as small plants to massive trees. The species that's most often used in the health world is the speies, Moringa oleifera. Moringa oleifera is native to the Himalayas in northwestern India. Much of the plant is edible, and are rich in vitamins A, B, and C, calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, and is rich in protein.