I keep getting the question about eating chia micro-greens. I don't like them. They are bitter and hairy. And the goodness of the seeds (omega-3 oil and soluble fiber) doesn't make it into the seedlings. But if you must try for yourself, first visit:
Gil and Lori have been growing organic sprouts in San Francisco since 1993. They are the experts. They'll sell you the seeds and the equipment and the know-how to grow your own broccoli, sunflower, alfalfa sprouts and MORE! If you are into sprouts, this should be your number one stop.
Yes, they do know how to sprout chia seeds and have published their method here.
THEY SAY: Chia is a profoundly slippery seed when wet, Chia pets are famous (chia is the "fur"). Chia is easy to grow as a Micro-Green.
I have not tried them but one time I got some chia seeds stuck in a sponge after doing dishes and lo and behold a few days later there were little chia plants growing!
Posted by: Emily | February 05, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Oh, I love chia microgreens! I only recently grew them, having wanted to for so long.
They are indeed bitter, but then so is raddichio, some greens, and sprouts :D They are very strong-flavored, as well. I like them in my salad for that contrasting bitter flavor and I even put them in green smoothies :^). Sprinkle some in -- a small amount, if you have to -- and it's perfectly fine.
As with any food, it's all individual preference; but for such a powerhouse of nutrients, chia microgreens are worth acclimating.
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Posted by: Linda | April 20, 2008 at 08:18 AM