Remaining innovative and finding new ways to produce high-quality microgreens and micro herbs is my core motive. At the same time forming lasting relationships with customers by consistently meeting their high standards, while being open to new ideas and requests.I hope to meet you in the near future!

Matthew

Growing Medium

The soilless growing medium is a balanced combination of coco coir and perlite. This combination provides excellent water retention and drainage, creating an ideal growing environment for healthy seedlings. No compost is added, helping to maintain a clean and consistent growing medium. Carefully controlled nutrients are supplied through the irrigation water, providing the plants with the essential nutrients required throughout their growth. This approach supports the consistent production of fresh, healthy and high-quality microgreens.

Seeds Used

The seeds are sourced from various local suppliers across South Africa. High-quality, untreated seeds with excellent germination rates are carefully selected to ensure healthy, vigorous growth. This results in microgreens and micro herbs that are vibrant, fresh and of consistently high quality.

Planting and Germination

Different planting densities are used to achieve the desired results for each microgreen variety. Once the seeds have been sown, the trays are placed in a germination chamber for several days to encourage even and consistent germination. Once established, the trays are moved into the light, where a combination of natural and assisted lighting is used to support healthy growth.

Watering

Currently, tap water is the only viable option for providing a clean and safe water source. A dechlorination method is used to remove unwanted chlorine from the water. When necessary, pH adjustments are made to support optimal nutrient absorption and healthy microgreen growth.

Quality Control

This is a process that takes place throughout the growing cycle, ensuring that the microgreens remain healthy and vigorous at every stage. Crop failures can occur from time to time, but with years of experience growing microgreens, these are relatively rare. Every tray is methodically inspected for any issues before being packaged, ensuring that only healthy, high-quality microgreens are supplied.

Packaging

Packaging plays an important role in presentation, but its primary purpose is to protect the microgreens while minimising environmental impact. All packaging used is compostable, and used trays can be returned for cleaning and reuse, helping to reduce unnecessary waste.Disclaimer: The glue currently used is neither biodegradable nor compostable. Compostable alternatives are being explored.