microgreens
We take great care growing our microgreens and we're immensely proud of the quality of our produce. They're nurtured in our purpose-built growing rooms, where temperature, humidity, lighting and watering are carefully controlled to help us produce consistently high-quality crops all year round.
We have strict hygiene processes and carefully managed growing and watering schedules, and wherever possible we're committed to harvesting and delivering within 24 hours. Stored correctly, the shelf life of our microgreens might surprise you – no green sludge at the bottom of the pack after two days!
Growing to order – We've always believed that growing to demand makes sense. Most microgreens take around 10–14 days to grow, and producing large quantities on the off chance they'll sell doesn't sit well with us. Growing to order helps us keep waste to a minimum while making sure our customers receive produce that's as fresh as possible.
There may occasionally be a short wait while we add a new regular customer into our growing cycle, but once we know what you need, we can plan your crops into our weekly production.
Our microgreens are available in a range of pack sizes, and many varieties are also available as live trays, allowing you to harvest them yourself exactly when you need them. We're always happy to offer advice on storing, using and getting the very best from your microgreens.
Edible flowers
Our edible flowers add colour, flavour and something a little bit special to salads, desserts, cakes, cocktails, grazing boards and restaurant dishes. We grow a changing selection throughout the season, from familiar favourites to some more unusual varieties, available as beautiful mixed punnets or selected varieties when available.
They're popular with chefs and home cooks alike – sometimes it's amazing how much difference a few carefully chosen flowers can make to a plate!
Grown for eating – This is an important distinction. Not every flower that is technically an edible variety is suitable to eat. Flowers and plants sold for ornamental use may have been treated with pesticides or other chemicals that aren't approved for use on food crops.
So, for example, don't assume that the roses from a supermarket bouquet are safe to scatter over a cake just because rose petals can be edible!
Our edible flowers are grown specifically for food and without pesticides, so you can use them with confidence.
The selection naturally changes with the seasons, so if you're looking for a particular colour, flavour or variety, just ask – and we're always open to suggestions for something new to grow.
Microgreens Mentorship
8 hours of one-to-one mentoring
Plus a free 30-minute consultation and free 30-minute follow-up.
Free Consultation
Built around you
We’ll start with a relaxed 30-minute conversation about where you are now, what you’re trying to achieve and where my experience could be most useful. Your 8 hours can then be split into blocks that suit you.
Expertise
Real Commercial Experience
I’ve scaled-up through four farm setups from scratch and developed the growing systems, technology and practical processes behind Fresh & Tasty. I can help with everything from growing and troubleshooting to equipment, automation, workflow, scaling and selling.
Ongoing support
Mentoring can be remote, at Fresh & Tasty or on-site with you. Travel time forms part of the 8 hours for site visits, and further 8-hour blocks are available at a discounted rate.
