Micro Watercress

Shiso was first used as an herb in China, but migrated to Japan in the eighth century. Shiso Leaf Green is called Oba in Japan. It was originally grown for lamp oil. The seeds of the plant were crushed to make the oil, but this was expensive, so the practice died out when other oil sources were found. Then the plant had a second coming when it was discovered to be an asset both in the kitchen and the medicine cabinet. In Japan, there is almost no fish dish without one or a few leaves. The main reason is that, next to its good taste, the leaf is considered as a stimulant to the intestines and could help protect against (mild) food poisoning. 

Culture: Socially responsible culture with biological crop protection

Packaging: 25 or 50 leaves

Yellow, golden, orange, brick-red, cherry-pink, salmon, crimson, and dark mahogany. They pair nicely with sweeter greens and add a refreshing bite to classic salads with potatoes, eggs, or seafood. Tip: to perk up the flowers, keep them in a small vase with water. History Nasturtium flowers have delighted gardeners and cooks alike for centuries. At different times in their history, they’ve been considered a vegetable, an herb, a flower, and even a fruit. Renaissance botanists named it after watercress, (Nasturtium officinale in Latin) which tastes similar. During the Victorian era, Nasturtium flowers were eaten to prevent scurvy since they are rich in Vitamin C. Health Benefits Nasturtium Flowers contain mustard oil, which has been used as a natural antibiotic. They can be chewed to soothe a sore throat and to ward off colds and flus. The flowers have also been known to alleviate respiratory congestion and to stimulate the digestive system. The flowers are cultivated in a socially responsible manner using environmentally friendly biological crop-protection systems.

Our partner grows their specialties according to strict HACCP food safety guidelines, in a socially responsible culture with biological crop protection. Their microgreens are packed in Safe-T-Fresh™ tamper evident clamshells, ensuring freshness and incomparable food safety. History Studied by Darwin in early 1860 among other climbing plants, and introduced as an important part of South Eastern Asian Cuisine. Benefits Vitamins A, C and Folic Acid.