Rocky Mountain Flatbread will also be handing out herb and wildflower seeds to help you get started on growing your own greens and will donate 10% of sales to EarthBites on Earth Day (April 22) at all their restaurants.
It's easy to get started on growing your greens:
Tip #1: Prepare your containers or beds with nutrients for healthy growth. When growing in containers – ensure you use ¾ potting soil and ¼ sea soil (organic fertilizer which can be bought at any home hardware store and add a good few inches of organic fertilizer to your beds. Like us, plants need essential minerals and nutrients to grow. Spring greens in particular need lots of nitrogen to grow.
Tip #2: For instant gratification, pick up a few starter veggies (lettuce, kale, arugula). Spring herb starter plants are great too (parsley, cilantro, mint). Easy spring seeds include radishes, snap peas & spinach – just follow the simple instructions on the back of the pack. Ensure you do not plant the seeds too far down. Beet and radish spouts are super fun too – just scatter and lightly cover with soil. Sprouts will be ready for harvesting in two to three weeks!
Tip #3: Keep soil evenly moist. If it has not been raining, water your containers or beds two to three times a week.
EarthBites goes into Vancouver schools to teach thousands of kids how to grow and cook their own healthy meals. The children are instructed by a dedicated team of urban growers, nutritionists and entrepreneurs who are passionate about engaging children with the food they eat. For more information check out www.earthbites.ca/school-programs
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