Gardening
Microgreens Starter Kit
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Heimgart is a special indoor farming system geared towards growing microgreens. Water it once, and with no earth whatsoever, after just a few days the first shoots begin to sprout.
The Starter Kit includes everything needed to begin: a porcelain bowl from Seltmann Weiden, a stainless steel insert and two additional bio-certified seed pads of garden cress and rocket.
Note: Please harvest and enjoy the fully grown microgreens within a few days. Since it is young seedlings and not sprouts, only eat above the root.
The porcelain bowl and the stainless steel insert are dishwasher safe and can be used permanently. The seed pads can be composted or disposed of in organic waste.
Contents: 1x porcelain dish, 2x bio-certified seed pads incl. growing covers, instructions
Size: 17.6 x 13.4 x 6 cm
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Seed Pads
€3.20
x 1 seed pad for Heimgart sprouting bowl.
Radish microgreens have a hot, intense flavour and are rich in vitamins and minerals.
The crop yield of the radish seed pads amounts to an average of 40 grams per pad. That means one full sprouting bowl filled with 2 pads has an average yield of 80 grams.
Broccoli microgreens have a fresh, mild flavour and are rich in vitamins and minerals.
The crop yield of the broccoli seed pads amounts to an average of 30 grams per seed pad. That means one full sprouting bowl filled with 2 pads has an average yield of 60 grams.
Red cabbage microgreens have a lovely, aromatic flavour and are rich in vitamins and minerals.
The crop yield of the red cabbage seed pads amounts to an average of 25 grams per seed pad. That means one full sprouting bowl filled with 2 pads has an average yield of 50 grams.
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Copper Watering Can
€49.00
Haws watering can in copper 700ml (1 pint)
The indoor copper Pot Waterer comes with a slash cut spout, making it ideal for direct and drip free watering of potted plants. Handcrafted from solid copper, in a 100 year old classic shape. Not only is this product extremely practical for the home, conservatory or greenhouse... it also makes a beautiful display piece a firm favourite with interior designers.
1 Pint (0.7Litre) Capacity
Slash Cut Spout
Lightweight - easy to carry
Delivered in a tough, Haws printed box.
Catnip Nepeta
€3.50
The name ‘Nepeta’ is derived from the Etrurian city of Neptic, where, historically, this catnip plant is thought to have grown extensively.
In France, where catnip is called herbe aux chats, it was used to make tea, prior to the arrival of Chinese teas. Nowadays, the most well-known use of catnip is as a attractant for cats. It’s the nepetalactone compound that our furry friends are drawn to – it has strong behavioural effects across the cat family.
It’s a little-known fact, however, that only two-thirds of cats are sensitive to catnip. The other third simply don’t enjoy those strange rubbing, rolling pawing, licking and chewing behaviours often seen in catnip-loving felines. What a pity for them!
- LATIN NAME
Nepeta cataria
NAME
Catnip
QUANTITY
300 seeds
PLANT SIZE
Height 50 cm
Width 20 cm
CONTAINER SIZE
Height 30 cm
Width 30 cm
COMPANION PLANT
Mints, lemon balm, onions, garlic chives, chamomile. - SOWING
Indoor Not required
Outdoor Feb-Mar
TIMING
Germination 7-15 days
Harvesting 40-60 days
SPACING
When sowing 1-3 cm; Depth 0,5 cm
When thinning 3-5 cm
GROWING
Sunligth Full sun to partial shade.
Soil Well-drained, light and poor soil.
Watering Regular watering, not overdone.
Feeding Addition of fertilizer is not necessary.
CARING
Expert tip If you set it, the cats will eat it: if you sow it, the cats won’t know it’.
SUPPORTING
Pollinators
Attracts bees, butterflies.
Pests
Repels ants, aphids, beetles and cockroaches. Funnily enough, mice and rats also hate catnip! - HARVESTING
You can harvest catnip leaves at any time during the growing season. The oils that entrance cats so completely reach their peak, however, when the plant is in flower.
EATING
Medicinal properties Some believe that, when chewed, catnip root can make a person fierce and quarrelsome. It is also listed, however, as an effective sedative – particularly for children.
How to eat Young catnip leaves are edible raw. They have an aromatic, mint-like flavour and can be eaten in cold dishes. The fresh, young shoots are good in spring salads or rubbed into meat.
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Chamomile Romana
€3.50
Roman Chamomile is a perennial, small and creeping plant with daisy-like flowers. The plant has a wonderful, sweet, fruity scent and is commonly used to make herbal infusions for medicinal uses.
While it is probably the most popular and well-known therapeutic plant, chamomile is also a popular ingredient in a number of magical rituals. When it comes to deities, chamomile is linked to Cernunnos, Ra, Helios, and other sun gods. At the same time, the Vikings had a more practical use for chamomile, adding it to their hair shampoos to aid in the lightening of blond hair.
In a number of folk magic traditions, particularly those of the American south, chamomile is known as a lucky flower and, if you're a gambler, washing your hands in chamomile tea will ensure good luck at the gaming tables.
- LATIN NAME
Anthemis nobilis
NAME
Chamomile
VARIETY
Roman
QUANTITY
700 seeds
PLANT SIZE
Height 30 cm
Width 20 cm
CONTAINER SIZE
Height 30 cm
Width 30 cm
COMPANION PLANT
Cucumbers, bunching onions, basils, lavander - SOWING
Indoor Not required
Outdoor Apr-June, Sept-Oct
TIMING
Germination 10-15 days
Harvesting 40-60 days
SPACING
When sowing 3-5 cm; Depth 0,5 cm
When thinning 10-20 cm
GROWING
Sunligth Full sun to partial shade
Soil Well-drained, light and moist soil
Watering Regular, allow to dry out
Feeding No fertilizer or compost addition is necessary
CARING
Expert tip Roman Chamomile is resistant to drought and can survive for some time without water. This makes it a plant that has good ground cover if kept short and is ideal for use as a lawn substitute.
SUPPORTING
Pollinators
Attracts bees and butterflies.
Pests
Promotes the health of nearby plants - HARVESTING
PPick the flowers when in full bloom, early in the morning. Dry in a warm, dry, well-ventilated area, turn and shake regularly. Chamomile should be dry in around four days.
EATING
Medicinal properties Chamomile tea has so many health virtues, making it an ideal family remedy.
How to eat It is commonly known that chamomile is used to make herbal tea, yet its flowers are also edible. It makes a lovely addition to cakes, biscuits and puddings since its flavour lends a natural, gentle sweetness and pleasant floral notes to any dessert. It can also bring an element of acidity and herbal flavour to help you create a savoury meal—if you are willing to stretch your culinary skills using this unique ingredient!
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Lemon Balm Quedlinburger Niederliegende
€3.50
Quedlinburger Niederliegende is higher in essential-oil content than other lemon balms. The list of reasons to love and grow lemon balm is endless – it has culinary, cosmetic and medicinal values, and a beautiful lemon scent.
The tongue-twister of a name hails from the town of Quedlinburg, which sits just north of the Harz mountains in Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt region.
Meanwhile, ‘Niederliegende’ can be translated from German as ‘procumbent’, a botanical adjective meaning ‘growing along the ground without setting roots forth’. This easy-to-grow perennial belongs in every garden!
- LATIN NAME
Melissa officinalis
NAME
Lemon Balm
VARIETY
Quedlinburger Niederliegende
QUANTITY
140 seeds
PLANT SIZE
Height 30 cm
Width 40 cm
CONTAINER SIZE
Height 25 cm
Width 25 cm
COMPANION PLANT
Tomatoes, basils, chamomile, borage, mints, chives, parsley. - SOWING
Indoor Not required
Outdoor Feb-July
TIMING Germination 7-15 days
Harvesting 40-60 days
SPACING
When sowing 2-3 cm
When thinning 3-5 cm
GROWING
Sunligth Full sun to partial shade.
Soil Well drained, light and moist soil.
Watering Regular watering, not overdone.
Feeding Addition of fertilizer is not necessary.
CARING
Expert tip To keep lemon balm vibrant, trim the plant to about 30 cm high after the plant has stopped blooming for the season.
SUPPORTING
Pollinators
Attracts bees, butterflies and ladybirds.
Pests
Repels mosquitos and fleas. - HARVESTING
Lemon balm can be picked at any time, but some of the flavour is lost after flowering. Choose young, bright-green and tender leaves to appreciate the citrusy flavour at its peak!
EATING
Medicinal properties Place lemon balm sachets under your pillow for a refreshing, relaxing night’s sleep. Why not give it a go? The smell alone is sure to lift your spirits.
How to eat Add lemon balm to fruit salads, herb butters and sorbets, or use it to add a citrus hint to refreshing fruit drinks and cocktails like the delicious Lemon Balm Honeysuckle. Its lemony flavour also makes it a perfect choice for sauces and marinades for fish.
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