Anise Microgreens: Are you wondering what exactly anise microgreens are? Anise is often associated with spells of depression in people and can be used for spiritual healing. It’s often found in spells involving love, relationships, and the power of love. Anise contains many key amino acids and vitamins, as well as being a natural appetite suppressant. If you are interested in eating microgreens, here is how to grow them at home.
To begin growing your own microgreens, an easy way to make sure they will thrive is to purchase a growing medium. A growing medium is simply a bed of loosely packed soil that has been tilled slightly. Microgreens prefer a slightly alkaline environment. Purchasing a growing medium is not essential but is highly recommended for better results.
Your first step for planting your microgreens is to purchase the plants from a reputable source. Do not purchase seeds from a local nursery or seed store; you want to buy whole plants that have been grown in their natural environment. Purchasing an artificial plant will not give you the same kind of anise flavor in your plant mixture as the plant had in its natural habitat. Many retailers also do not provide the best quality plant mixtures because they do not grow plants themselves, thus making the selection process more difficult.
The next step is to prepare the location you will be planting microgreens in. Most gardeners use raised beds or planters because they are not only easier to care for, but they also offer more room for successful planting. You should place your planting beds as close to each other as possible, without any gaps between the beds. The area between the rows should be about two to three inches deep. Be sure to dig a hole with the depth of your microgreen plant in mind.
When choosing a plant to put into your microgreen bed, you need to be aware that Anise Hybrids does not grow well together. Some of the more popular hybrid species include Anise Hedyllium, Anise Pallida and Anise Sativias. If you do not have an ample supply of anise, it is recommended that you purchase freeze-dried anise buds to add to your homemade plant mixture. When purchasing these dried buds, make sure to pick ones that are clean and not damaged.
After you have chosen your species of anise and prepared the location, you need to prepare the plant for planting. Remove any roots that may be attached to the bottom of the container. You can use a bulb syringe or a sharp knife to remove the root ball from the plant.
After you have removed the root ball, you should then use a medium that has been soaked in water to soften the soil. The purpose of this is to prevent root rot which can occur if the anise plant experiences too much pressure. Then you need to begin digging the holes. Most people will dig a hole no more than six inches deep.
Once you have the holes dug you can then place the plant into the holes and gently press down until the root ball fits securely. This should be done even if the anise microgreens do not look like they are going to fit in the holes. It is important that you press down firmly so that the plant does not break free from the roots as it grows. Once you are happy that they are firmly planted, you can then add the top layer of soil and cover with either burlap or newspaper.
The next thing you will want to do is to add some soil nutrients. This is especially important if you are growing plants that have a low light level because they will need extra care. They will also need more frequent watering. If you are going to be caring for these plants, you will want to read up on the type of plants that you are growing.
Anise microgreens usually do well in most types of soil. You will have to test the soil first to see if it is right for the plant. Most plants do well in moist soil but you should test it after it has been established to make sure that it does not dry out. If you are going to be using seed packs for planting these microgreens you should always use high quality seeds. Some seeds may have lower quality soil and could end up destroying your plant.
It is important that you watch for pests and diseases that can harm your plant. If you notice any issues with your plant immediately remove it from the garden or grow area and contact a local garden center or a nursery for more information. Most problems can be remedied easily and your plants can go back to being what they were before. If you find that no one else is gardening in your area then you might consider learning how to garden from books.