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#𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 🌱

As already announced, new table garden varieties are waiting for you! You have already got to know alfalfa and kohlrabi, but unfortunately you will have to wait a little longer for Komatsuna. More great news, but it will definitely make the wait bearable! Because in addition to 𝗔𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗳𝗮 𝗞𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗻 and 𝗞𝗼𝗵𝗹𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶, we will soon have 𝗘𝗿𝗯𝘀𝗲 and 𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻 for you! 🤩

Seen here? - Peas in our table garden! 🌿

𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲

𝗪𝗮 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗿𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗻?: Peas are protein-rich plants that are eaten as vegetables and also serve as animal feed.

𝗪𝗼𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗸𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗿𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗻?: The geographical origin of peas is in Asia Minor.

𝗪𝗶𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗿𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗻?: In terms of taste, peas can be described as ranging from sweet to floury; the riper they are, the more floury the taste develops.

𝗪𝗮 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻?: Peas are ideal for soups, pasta recipes, as a side dish to fish, or as a filling, for example for ravioli or samosas.

𝗪𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗿𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗻?: In addition to magnesium, calcium and zinc, peas contain saponins. Due to this, they ensure that our cholesterol levels are lowered and the immune system is strengthened.

𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁: Peas were first cultivated 8,000 years ago. They are one of the longest-standing crops cultivated by humans.

Next up is purple radish! 🪴

𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲

Are radishes a vegetable?: They are one of the most popular vegetables in summer. From a botanical point of view, radishes are a crop that belongs to the cruciferous family.

Where did radishes come from?: The origin of radishes is uncertain. However, it can be said that they were first used in cooking in France.

𝗪𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗸𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻?: Radishes sometimes taste spicy and are similar to radishes. Apart from that, a certain freshness and spiciness can be perceived. The spicy taste comes from the mustard oils they contain.

Are radishes good for salads?: They can be eaten raw or fried as a side dish (they lose some of their spiciness when fried). There are also many recipes for using radish leaves, for example in soups, as chips or for pesto.

Are radishes good for the immune system?: The mustard oils they contain help the immune system resist fungi and viruses. Mustard oils also have a positive effect on gastrointestinal diseases.

𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁: Anyone who eats one hundred grams of radishes a day has already covered over seventy percent of their daily requirement of vitamin K.

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Green Goddess Salad 🌱 - our favorite recipe in May!

Preparation for 5-6 people takes just 10 minutes. 🤩

The basis:

• a cucumber
• 1/2 pointed cabbage

Both are finely chopped and placed in a bowl.

The dressing:

• 1 bunch of parsley
• 1 bunch basil
• 1 - 2 garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp agave syrup - or maple syrup
• 1 juiced lemon
• Salt, chili flakes as desired
• a handful of nuts e.g. cashews
• a little water to dilute

Finally, all you have to do is mix all the ingredients of the dressing until you get a creamy consistency and then mix everything together.

For the dressing, you can vary and experiment with the ingredients as you like. We have already added dill, rocket, mizuna and our amaranth microgreens - simply delicious! 🌿 But whether you decide to experiment or stick to the original recipe, you can improve the taste of the salad even further - with our products! Both parsley and basil are available from us. In addition, you will find rocket, dill and much more in our range for experimentation. 🌱 Check out our online shop , choose your favorites and get started. Have fun trying it out! Feel free to send us your own version of the recipe! 😋

#𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀𝗨𝗽𝗢𝗚 🙌🏻

,,𝘐𝘤𝘩 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘥𝘴𝘵 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵, 𝘐𝘧 𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘵, 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘵: 𝘮𝘢𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘦." - Helena, part of the community since 2022

With this quote, Helena is thinking about exactly what led to the founding of Our Greenery. We already shared our story on Instagram for our anniversary, and here we are again in brief. Daniel and Florian, now CEO and CTO of Our Greenery, were confronted with the food served in the hospital for two years through their sick mother and daily visits. The food provided on site did not seem to them to be an effective contribution to the healing and recovery of the patients. For them it was clear: instead of just eating healthy and delicious food, the opportunity to eat healthily and deliciously must be made more accessible and attractive! 🙌🏻 At this point, it's great to realize that the connection between green, healthy and biodynamic, the cornerstone of Our Greenery, has reached our community. Not only does the environment benefit from a green diet, but your own well-being and health also benefit from it! 🌿

Of course, you don't have to be too strict with yourself, even one vegetarian day a week makes a big difference, but more on that later. Helena sees it the same way and lives by the motto "90% clean eating & 100% good vibes!" 🤩

She describes herself as a "health enthusiast and whole grain lover without compromise!". She lives out her motto, among other things, with the help of delicious dishes, which she also shares with her community on Instagram under @eating.cheating. She has been using her table garden since 2022, and since then we have been happy to see how she conjures up delicious recipes with her microgreens. To this day, the table garden supports her in her 𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝘂̈𝗻𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲! 🌱

#𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 🪴

How healthy is salad really? A closer look at salad from the supermarket 👀

Anyone who eats a lot of salad should be careful here! Many people are certainly aware that pesticides are used in the cultivation of lettuce, vegetables and even fruit. But today we are going a step further. Apart from the fact that residues of pesticides and indeed heavy metals from the environment can affect salads, the nitrate they contain can potentially trigger 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗿𝗸𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝘂𝗳𝗽𝘆. 🫣

Soil contains nitrate, which plants absorb to obtain energy. However, if the growth conditions are not optimal due to too little sunlight, the nitrate is retained in the plant, especially in the outer leaves and the stem. When a person eats the salad containing nitrate, the bacteria in the mouth produce nitrite. In combination with protein building blocks, nitrates are formed, which could be carcinogenic. In addition, the supply of oxygen to the organs may deteriorate. Particular caution is required with iceberg lettuce, lamb's lettuce and rocket, among others, as the nitrate content here can reach up to 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗯𝗶𝘀 𝘇𝘂 𝟰𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺/𝗸𝗴 (Icking & Rösch, 2023).

What about pre-cut salads? Are pre-cut salads healthy? In fact, they pose a risk for many infectious diseases such as salmonella, hepatitis A, norovirus and many more. For this reason, according to the NDR, pregnant women are advised to take 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲. Among other things, there is a risk of Listerine being contained in the product, which can harm the child or even cause a miscarriage.

Why are ready-made salads susceptible to pathogens? 🧐

Because they have already been cut, the plants' natural protective film is damaged. As soon as the lettuce is cut, odors emerge. Germs are virtually attracted by these. In addition, the typical plastic packaging often has a odorless film, which further supports the formation of germs (NDR, 2022).

General tips to avoid these problems include washing, eating immediately after cutting and buying in season.

This information may seem disturbing at first glance, but don't worry! We offer you the opportunity to eliminate all disease-causing germs and pollutants in your home. With both our table garden and our indoor garden you can create your own garden in no time. 🪴 There is no pressure to use up salads quickly, the current season does not have to be taken into account and you can eat them straight after harvesting. This means there is no risk of leaking cell juices attracting germs. In addition, we do not work with pesticides. All of the damage mentioned above that supposedly healthy foods cause us is simply eliminated. By harvesting the salad yourself shortly before consumption, all nutrients are still present and thus the taste is improved. And don't worry, a green thumb is not required thanks to our simple technology! 🌱

Finally, a little tip: Vitamin C can counteract the formation of nitrosamines. So, even if you want to improve things in small steps, you will find what you are looking for with us! In our range you will find many sources of vitamin C, such as parsley, broccoli and garden cress. Come and have a look 𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗻! 😋

#𝗢𝗚𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 👀

Our vision: A world in which everyone eats healthy, nutritious, but also tasty food. In addition, a diet in harmony with nature is important to us - because our diet is a huge lever for achieving our climate goals. Green food can save massive amounts of CO2! Here are a few calculation examples (Exeter, 2022):

• 1 vegetarian day per week (52 days per year) can save almost 100 kg of CO2 per year .
• 1 vegetarian week per month (12 weeks per year) can save almost 153 kg of CO2 per year .
• 1 vegan day per week (52 days per year) can save almost 143 kg of CO2 per year .
• 1 vegan week per month (12 weeks per year) can save almost 231 kg of CO2 per year .

Sounds like an impact, right? We can make a contribution here and, together with you, create a healthy lifestyle through nutrition! But that is only part of the many solutions we need for a healthier and more sustainable world. What's the difference? 𝗪𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗯? 𝗪𝗶𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗲𝗻. Sascha Wolf and Giada Armani are currently building something very special - the 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.

In the next month's issue you can expect an exclusive interview with Giada - who is really not easy to get for an interview. We are looking forward to it! GICA and OurGreenery will be working together to create a global foodservice network. Our CEO Daniel will take on an ambassador role in the FoodTech & Nutrition sector and will lead the network in this industry towards greater unity, synergies and technology exchange. Many of the big problems out there can only be solved by 𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗺 𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗼̈𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻 If you are interested in what GICA is up to, you can sign up for their 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 here. If you have an idea or want to contribute to the goals of OurGreenery & GICA, feel free to write an email to

𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼@𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘆.𝗰𝗼𝗺

We look forward to exchanging ideas with you!

Credentials:

- J. Rucking & R. Rösch (2023).

𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦: 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵: 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘯 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯

https://www.bzfe.de/lebensmittel/vom-acker-bis-zum-teller/salate/salate-verbraucherschutz/

- Exeter City Council

𝘐𝘧 𝘪𝘧𝘰𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶 𝘣𝘺 𝘰𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘦 𝘣𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘳?

https://news.exeter.gov.uk/how-much-carbon-could-you-save-by-going-veggie-or-vegan-every-so-often/