"Tatsoi, licorice tagetes and mung beans in the test! 👀"
Varieties tested by you or by us, but not yet part of our assortment.
What is Tatsoi? How healthy is Alfalfa? How do I eat Komatsuna? Here you’ll find your answers! 👀
What is Tatsoi?
Tatsoi is a leafy vegetable.
Latin name: Brassica narinosa
Where does Tatsoi come from?
From the tropical and warm regions of China.
What does Tatsoi taste like?
Mild, slightly spicy taste reminiscent of cabbage and mustard.
What can I do with Tatsoi?
Tatsoi is great in salads but can also be enjoyed in soups or as a vegetable side dish.
How healthy is Tatsoi?
Like other cabbage varieties, Tatsoi contains vitamin C, which improves iron absorption and strengthens the immune system. Vitamin A supports vision in low light. Mustard oils contained in Tatsoi promote good digestion and gut health and have anti-inflammatory effects.
And what does Tatsoi look like?
What is Lakritztagetes?
A rare, dill-like plant that tastes like licorice.
Latin name: Tagetes filifolia
Where does Lakritztagetes come from?
Mexico, Central America.
What does Lakritztagetes taste like?
Sweet-licorice flavor.
What can I do with Lakritztagetes?
Makes a delicious topping for yogurt and fruit salads. Added to grain alcohol or vodka, it creates a pastis-like taste. Also great for herbal tea or licorice vinegar.
And what does Lakritztagetes look like?
What are Mung beans?
A plant species from the legume family (Fabaceae).
Latin name: Vigna radiata
Where do Mung beans come from?
Originally from India, where they are a staple food and used in traditional dishes like Dal.
What do Mung beans taste like?
Mild, slightly nutty taste.
What can I do with Mung beans?
Commonly used in stir-fries and salads.
How healthy are Mung beans?
Low-calorie source of protein and minerals such as iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and calcium. Rich in fiber and vitamins B1, C, and B2.
Fun fact: Asian glass noodles are made from mung bean flour.
And what do Mung beans look like?
Also: New Varieties!
We not only have tested varieties for you but also new varieties that will soon be available in our online shop! You’ll hear about them first on our social media channels!
Here’s a preview of what you can look forward to:
Among our herbs: Thai basil, lemon balm, tarragon, and mountain coriander. Also coming soon: dandelion and wasabi arugula. A new leafy vegetable, purslane, and our favorite: Electric Daisy!
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Last month, you could find an article about us titled “Herbs for Hospitals” in the Frankfurter Allgemeine.
Although OUR GREENERY is more than just growing herbs for hospitals, we were thrilled about it — especially since it reflects our current collaboration with Johannesstiftdiakonie.
If you’re interested in the article, let us know and we’ll send you the link!
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We asked you: How has our Raumgarten changed things for you, and what does it mean to you? 👀
“The Raumgarten has now become part of the team. It helps us come together interdisciplinarily, plan our team lunches, and make them 1000 times better! We all enjoy vegetarian options more because they simply taste better.”
— Ralf Schumann, CEO, Schumann Haustechnik GmbH
“We use the herbs & microgreens as ingredients and garnishes for our main dishes, sandwiches, and soups. Our employees are thrilled. The herbs are so aromatic you can smell them freshly harvested throughout the café.”
— Sabrina Wallis, Operations Manager, Pauls Deli of Johannesstift Diakonie
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You make OUR GREENERY complete — thank you so much!