Description

Organic Pumpkin

The microgreens of organic Pumpkin, botanical name Cucurbita moschata, are widespread mainly in America, but in recent years are increasingly appreciated also in Europe. The leaves – dark green, with light green stems – have an intense flavor, given by an unmistakable bitter aftertaste.

How can I grow it?

Producing organic microgreens of Pumpkin is quick and easy, even at home.
First of all, put the seeds in pre-seed for 2/4 hours, so as to facilitate germination and encourage a uniform growth. After that, place them in a container with soil and leave them in the dark, watering them a couple of times during the day, for 5/6 days; already after 2/3 days you may see the first shoots. At this point you can move them to the light, continuing to moisten them continuously.
For a complete development of your organic microgreens of Pumpkin you will have to wait up to 15/17 days.

How can I eat it?

The organic micro-vegetables of Pumpkin have an intense aroma, slightly sweet and with a bitter aftertaste. Use them to enrich the flavor of your cold dishes, or experiment with fresh and healthy smoothies and extracts.

Organic Pumpkin seeds may contain traces of soy, mustard, wheat, gluten and grasses.
Store the seeds in a cool and ventilated place, with a temperature between 8 ° and 20 ° C, away from atmospheric agents, changes in humidity and sunlight.