Mark M. Braunstein
Mark M. Braunstein is an American writer, nature photographer, and art librarian. He has thrived on a vegan diet enriched with homegrown microgreens and sprouts since 1977. His articles about growing microgreens and sprouts have appeared in Natural Health, Vegetarian Times, Healing Our World and other publications.
Mark became a paraplegic in 1990 following a diving accident. Since then, he has been an advocate of medical marijuana legislation. A resident of Quaker Hill, Connecticut, Mark has compiled a regional guide to vegetarian and vegan restaurants that covers most areas of Connecticut.
Mark is the author of Microgreen Garden, Sprout Garden, and Radical Vegetarianism.
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Mark M. Braunstein
Microgreens—the young seedlings of herbs, vegetables, beans, seeds, and grains—contain four to six times the vitamins and phytochemicals found in mature leaves of the same plants. These great tasting nutritional powerhouses are cropping up in gourmet restaurants, upscale grocery stores and trendy farmers’ markets everywhere.
This comprehensive resource explains everything readers need to know to grow microgreens at home, inexpensively and easily. It provides extensive instructions for selecting seeds and soil, along with guidance on proper temperature, light, and ventilation. Also covered are methods for both small- and large-scale growing of microgreens, how to extend microgreen harvests, and must-read techniques for preventing contamination by bacteria and mold.
Chock-full of detailed how-to information and vibrant full-color photos, the book explores every aspect of this unique form of gardening. Included is a helpful guide to almost 60 species of microgreens, which profiles each green according to its flavor, special handling needs, and more.
Sprouting and microgreens resources can be downloaded from Markbraunstein.org.
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ISBN: 9781570672941
Page Count: 112
Publisher: Book Publishing Company
Height: 8.50
Width: 6.50