Peter Burke

“As we struggle to find ways to change course from a consumer society to a sustainable society, here is one small step we all can make and be rewarded for the effort.”
― Peter Burke, Year-Round Indoor Salad Gardening: How to Grow Nutrient-Dense, Soil-Sprouted Greens in Less Than 10 days

“In broad strokes a recap of the process goes like this: • Soak your seeds and pour water into your soil mix to moisten. • After at least 6 hours of soaking, the seeds are ready to plant. • Fill your trays with compost, sea kelp, and moistened soil mix. • Drain the seeds, and spread them over the surface of the soil so they just touch but do not overlap. • Place a soaked paper cover over the seeds, and place the tray in a warm, dark place for at least 4 days (shoots will grow to about 1 inch [2.5 cm] high). • Remove paper cover, water the roots, and place the tray on a windowsill. • Water once a day until greens are ready to harvest, about 4 to 6 more days. • Harvest by cutting with scissors or a knife. • Serve in a salad, a sandwich, or a wrap, or use in a stir-fry.”
― Peter Burke, Year-Round Indoor Salad Gardening: How to Grow Nutrient-Dense, Soil-Sprouted Greens in Less Than 10 days