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Pre-soaking may speed up the germination process to all seeds but for small-sized seeds we do not recommend soaking because it would be difficult to spread wet seeds evenly on soil. All bigger seeds can be soaked. For sunflowers, buckwheat, pea and lentils pre-soaking are very important. Also, there are seeds that do not need soaking. It is mucilaginous seeds -cress, arugula, chia, flax, basil.
Sprouts typically grow in water and you eat root and seed, in microgreens you typically eat a stem and first leaves.
Wilt usually is caused by under-watering or excessive heat.
Our favorite is a sunflower. We also like the pea, kale cabbage and mustard but you should try all of them and choose your favorite.
Usually, the brassica family is among the easiest. These include broccoli and cabbages. The mustard and radish families are also very easy to grow.
Depending on seeds selected most microgreens take about 2-3 days to germinate and about 7-21 days to be ready for harvest.
After harvesting, microgreens should be placed in the refrigerator. They usually last at least 5-7 days.
Most microgreens do not regrow but varieties such as the pea, onion, and leeks can be harvested a few times before they run out.
Avoid sowing seeds too densely and try not to over-water them. These are the most common reasons that make your microgreens rot.
A: Yes, every light produces heat. It does not matter if the light comes from a bulb, diode or a star – they all produce heat. But LED grow lights produce considerably less heat than other lights.
A: Your microgreens will need to be exposed to light at the right time. Direct sunlight is fine but if it is not summer it might be not enough sunlight. Our LED grow lights consume only a little electricity, produce very little heat and give plants the right spectrum light for growing. We can not get greener and more healthy plants even with direct sunlight in summer. So the answer is obvious – growing lights are very important.
We are repeatedly approached by loyal customers who are unsure about the differences in the appearance of the plums. To prevent speculation, we would like to provide a few explanations here.
First of all, it should be emphasized that Share-Original® is a purely natural product that is subject to corresponding fluctuations depending on the harvest, just like the grapes in wine production. But the duration of the subsequent fermentation also has an influence on the consistency and appearance of the plums. That is why every batch goes into production with certain differences. An important step in the processing is the NATURAL drying of the plums after fermentation. This is done (similar to coffee or cocoa beans) without any technical aids and thus leads to different results depending on the weather/humidity.
As a result, this has an impact on the appearance but not on the quality of the plum and the appearance of the herb coat. Another criterion for the appearance (and also the ripeness) of the product is the storage of the packaged plums at home. Since it is a LIVING product, the plum continues to ripen in the packaging (also like good wine) and if stored in a dry, warm place, a crystalline coat forms from the drying molasses and the herbs after a while.
Basically, plums fresh from production tend to be greenish/herbaceous to dark brown, while older, stored plums appear more light brown and crystalline.
We address health and body-conscious people who are interested in their wellbeing. Share is certified as a food and is suitable for humans and animals. Pregnant women should inform themselves beforehand. Do not use for children under 12.
Warm water improves the enzyme activity in the intestine and is good for the body’s cells. We recommend half a liter of water at body temperature after each Share® snack.
Since every person is an individual, you can also decide individually – when you feel like it. In Asia, it is recommended to eat the fruit in the evening before going to bed and to drink a warm glass of water with it.
We recommend 1-2 a day in the beginning, later as desired. If you have a sensitive stomach, we recommend half a day to start with. Please mind that the pit is still inside the apricot!
No, let your gut instinct guide you. You can enjoy Share® every day or whenever you feel like it.
Fermenting is preserving with a controlled build-up of valuable enzymes and microorganisms. This centuries-old process has been revived with modern technology and makes SHARE® a real superfood. Other well-known fermented foods include sauerkraut, kimchi, or miso.
The freshly harvested fruit is fermented for at least 30 months and coated with special herbs. The released, healthy enzymes and microorganisms are particularly valuable for the human organism.
The Japanese apricot grows wild on hills. It thrives along the latitude Taiwan, Hong Kong across the country on reddish earth. It is lovingly harvested by hand by farmers and is of the best quality.
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