Processes

• –Rs custom soil blend with Peat Moss, Compost and Sea Minerals
• –Certified Organic seed, laboratory tested
• –Micro-greens are grown under Natural Light and Full Spectrum
• –Purified Water is used to water micro-greens
• –Micro-greens are packed in Eco-friendly Flexible packaging and clam shells containers with a tamper proof label to ensure the right amount of oxygen flow
• –Once Micro-greens are harvested, the baby stems are fed to livestock and chickens and the soil is composted and spread on farm land to build top soil.
• –All Micro-greens are packed and delivered within 24 hours of harvesting

Sprouts vs Micro-greens:

Making their way from family kitchens into trendy restaurants and stylish markets, Sprouts and Micro-greens are becoming the fad adding lovely flavours to meals and dishes. These immature vegetables are short on size but huge on nutritional value, however, they do differ when it comes to looking at the growing process causing other factors to change as well.

Let’s take a look!

Sprouts are simply germinated seeds. When consumed, essentially you are eating the seed, root, stem and small underdeveloped leaves. Factually, the seed is never planted but rather placed in enclosed jars or glass sprouting jars. This is called Hydroponic Sprouting. Because of the high moisture content and humidity level inside the jar/container, the seed germinates very fast and rids any possibility of pathogens. As per the feeding method, Sprouts should be watered once a day allowing the sprout to purify itself and rid any form of microbes. Other method’s of sprouting include using a sprouting bag. Seeds can be placed in sprouting bags and are repeatedly soaked in water causing the seed to germinate faster as well. Normally, the sprouting process occurs with very low light source or in a dark place. Types of sprouts include Alfalfa, Sunflower, Cress, Mung bean, Chick Pea, Buckwheat seeds and many others as they germinate quicker and take up to 4-7 days. These methods cannot done with Micro-greens. It is simply a completely different process.

When taking a look at Micro-greens, they are a tiny form of edible greens produced from the seeds of different vegetables, herbs and other plants. Micro-greens are normally grown in a shallow container of soil — not like sprouts which are germinated in water and harvested when they are still small and immature. Micro-greens should be grown in High Light Conditions (Full Spectrum Light) (as it is a great bactericide/purifier), low humidity levels and good air circulation. The more ventilation and light, the more colour and flavour unto your Micro-greens. As for the the feeding process in the life of a Micro-green, they are watered when the soil gets dry which is usually 4-6 times in its life. Micro-greens are harvested at a tender age in its life causing it to have a rich nutritional value, a delicate smoothness and you can enjoy the freshness and essence in each every bite.

Because of its longer life span, Micro-greens have much more refined and stronger flavours than sprouts making them an ideal accent to many dishes and snacks. Micro-greens unlike Sprouts take 7-14 days growing time. When the Green has two leaves which are fully spread they are more so ready for harvest. In essence, Micro-greens are simply baby seedlings that are harvested before they develop into larger plants. The Micro-green growing process, is not contributive to any microbes or pathogens and with good care and a little love, your Micro-greens will be looking fantastic.

As you can see, there is a fair bit of difference between both Sprout and Micro-greens, however both are unique in their own way. Producers of incredible Health Benefits, these two trendy baby greens are spicing up the kitchen!

Sprouts

• –Germinated Seeds
• –4-6 days growing time
• –When consumed, you are eating the root, stem, seed and underdeveloped leaves
• –Seed is never planted but rather germinated in water (Hydroponically grown)
• –Sprouts are placed in glass jars for higher moisture content and humidity levels inside the jar causing seed to germinate faster.
• –Sprouting process occurs in a dark place or a place with low light source
• –Because of the moisture content, humidity level and dark growing area, no pathogens or microbes are formed in jars allowing you to have the freshest product

Micro-greens

• –produced from the seed of different vegetables, herbs and other plants
• –Micro-greens are normally grown in a shallow container of soil — not like sprouts which are germinated in water and harvested when they are still small and immature.
• –should be grown in High Light Conditions (Full Spectrum Light) (as it is a great bactericide/purifier), low humidity levels and good air circulation.
• –7-14 days growing time
• –watered 4-6 times throughout its whole life
• –stronger flavours because of its longer life span
• –is not contributive to any microbes or pathogens

Food Safety

Here at Rejuvenating Spring, we have made a major commitment to ensuring Food Safety. This is a golden rule that has been instilled in each and every member of our team. We take pride in Micro-green Farming and we wish to provide you with an excellent service and delicious product.

Rejuvenating Spring is Eco-Cert Certified in all areas of Food Handling and Agricultural Production. With separate certifications under many other Food Handling Requirements, Rejuvenating Spring regulates its process to stay up to date with the Canadian Organic Standards. Our production process is based on principles that support healthy practices. These principles aim to increase the quality and the durability of the environment through specific management and production methods. While remaining very quality conscious, we aim to protect the environment, optimize biological productivity and promote a sound state of health.

With our standard operation procedures, we provide attentive care that emphasizes careful processing and handling methods in order to maintain the organic integrity and vital qualities of the products at all stages of production. Management methods are carefully chosen in order to sustain ecological stability throughout the surrounding environment.

Our Soil fertility is maintained and enhanced by promoting optimal biological activity within the soil and conservation of soil resources. Our water is a dual filtered well water system. Tested regularly, it is sterilized with Ultraviolet Light (UV) and passes through several filters to rid any case of microbes. At Rejuvenating Spring, we do not condone the use of any genetically modified seeds. With this in mind, all seeds are laboratory tested to be pathogen free and Certified Organic.

To show seed quality and suitability for Rejuvenating Spring Operations and absence of Salmonella and E-Coli, certification analysis is required for each lot of seed.

To ensure top quality of all products, we log key details daily including production, preparation, handling and management practices ensuring that all product is recognized and maintained for optimal result. In establishing a safe and well controlled environment we can assure that all products are reliable and fresh.

From Greenhouse Production, Harvest operations and Packing procedures, we follow and stand for excellent food service, and quality control management providing you with the service you need!