After Playing Vivaldi, Lakota Flute Music and Frequencies to Our MicroGreens this Week - Bumper Crop of Pea Shoots

Great Farmers Market at Laconia on June 28th.

Every day at MicroGreensNH we play birds chirping and other music to our MicroGreens.  It's based on Dan Carlson's work in the '80s with Sonic Bloom and written about in The Secret Life of Plants and Secrets of the Soil, both by Peter Tompkins.   We play Vivaldi, Lakota Flute songs, Tibetan Monk chants, 432 and 528 frequencies and more ...

This week we had a bumper crop (high growth rates from seeding to market) of pea shoots and sold them as LIVE PLANTS in pint containers as well as cuttings from flats.  Sold Out all we had.

If you want more information on birds songs, music and plants, email MicroGreens Shaman at microgreens.nh@gmail.com

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Arugula Great for Health & Aphrodisiac

In Roman times Arugula was grown for both it's leaves and the seed.  Some people argue that Arugula and  garden vegetable named Oroth (mentioned in the Bible) are same.  During the 1st century AD, Arugula was used as a key ingredient in aphrodisiac concoctions.The seed was used for flavoring oils.  (Cambridge World History of Food).

Health benefits of Rocket Salad – also known as Arugula

• Arugula is one very low-calorie vegetable. 100 g of fresh leaves provides just 25 calories. It has many vital phytochemicals, anti-oxidants, vitamins, and minerals that can immensely benefit health.
• Arugula has an ORAC value (oxygen radical absorbance capacity, a measure of anti-oxidant strength)
• Arugula is rich source of indoles, thiocyanates, sulforaphane, and iso­thiocyanates.  Together, these have been found to counter carcinogenic effects of estrogen and thus help benefit against prostate, breast, cervical, colon, ovarian cancers by virtue of their cancer-cell growth inhibition, cytotoxic effects on cancer cells.
• In addition, di-indolyl-methane (DIM), found in Arugula has currently found application in the treatment of recurring respiratory papillomatosis caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and is in Phase III clinical trials for cervical dysplasia.
• Arugula is a very good source of folates.  100 g of fresh greens contain 97 µg or 24% of folic acid.  If given to anticipating mothers during their conception time, folate helps prevent neural tube defects in the newborns.
• Like kale, Arugula is an excellent source of vitamin A. 100 g fresh leaves contain 1424 µg of beta-carotene, and 2373 IU of vitamin A. Carotenes convert into vitamin A in the body.  Studies found that vitamin A and flavonoid compounds in green leafy vegetables help protect from skin, lung and oral cavity cancers.
• Arugula is rich in B-complex group of vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), and pantothenic acid those are essential for optimum cellular enzymatic and metabolic functions.
• Arugula leaves contain good levels of vitamin C. Vitamin C is a powerful, natural anti-oxidant.
• Arugula is one of the excellent vegetable sources for vitamin-K; 100 g provides about 90% of recommended intake.  Vitamin K has potential role bone health by promoting osteotrophic (bone formation and strengthening) activity.  Increased vitamin-K levels in the diet help limiting neuronal damage in the brain.  It may prove helpful  in the treatment of patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

 MicroGreensNH grow Arugula in the Asian and Rainbox mixes.  It is also grown by itself by Special Order.

 

Flax MicroGreens Have Amazing Benefits

King Charlemagne of the 8th century believed so strongly in the health benefits of flaxseed that he demanded his loyal subjects eat the seeds and passed laws to make sure of it.
The Latin name for flax is Linum usitatissimum, which means "the most useful. SOURCE
Flax is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, and is the highest food source of a substance called lignans—compounds that give flax its cancer-fighting ability. SOURCE  Omega-3 fatty acids - these are considered to be "good fats" that are beneficial for the heart. These essential acids are only obtainable by eating the right foods; the human body is not able to produce them.

MicroGreensNH grows Flax as MicroGreens which can be added to salads and as toppings on fish, meat or egg dishes.  It has a rich nutty flavor in addition to providing the following health benefits recently published by Medical News Today here:

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MicroGreensNH Sells Out at the Laconia Farmer's Market

Many thanks to all who turned out at the Laconia Farmer's Market. We had a great time, and we would like to thank The Citizen for the awesome story in the June 23rd addition of the paper. Check out the story "Abundant Selection greets Farmer's Market Shoppers." READ FULL STORY HERE. 

Here is a quote from the Article:

Playing Music with 432 Hz and 528 Hz Frequencies to our MicroGreens

Music and sound frequencies including bird songs played to plants have been researched since the 1960s.  Much has been written on this subject because crop health have been substantially improved and  yields have been increased by significant proportions.  In our world of MicroGreens we are always interested in growing healthy greens.  Early and consistent germination of seeds is important.  Growing nutrient dense greens is also of high priority.  Because of this we play music to our MicroGreens which include frequencies of 432 hertz and 528 hertz, birds songs and and other music which is designed to open the stomata on the underside of the plant leaves.  You can read and watch numerous videos on this research at this link:  Music for Plants. Please watch this video playlist and draw your own conclusions as to how effective sound frequencies are upon plant health and yields.




Viktor Schauberger, and Austrian forester in the 1920's and 30's evolved our perspectives on water and the effect of vortexing it in a clockwise (centrifugal) and counter-clockwise (centripetal) manner.   Here is an excerpt from his essay on Natural Farming which talks about clay singing:

In an essay published in 'Natural Farming' Viktor Schauberger described an old farmer considered eccentric even though none of his neighbors could boast of such good harvests.  Viktor described how one day he came upon the old farmer standing in front of a large wooden barrel stirring its contents with a large wooden spoon while singing a musical scale into the barrel rich in tone, ranging from falsetto to double base.  As he went up the scale he rotated the spoon in an anti-clockwise motion.  When his voice deepened he changed the direction of the rotation.  Upon approaching, Viktor saw that the barrel was full of clear water into which the farmer flicked bits of loamy soil while he continued to stir.

When the farmer finished he left it to ferment.  By talking to the farmer Viktor discovered that clay mixed in cool water with air-evacuated carbonic acid which is then stirred in the right way will take on a neutral voltage.  When this neutrally charged water was then sprinkled over newly harrowed and sown fields and left to evaporate it would leave a coat of exceedingly fine crystals which carried a negative charge.  These crystals attract rays from all directions and then radiates them out again.  From this a fine membrane, violet in color between the geosphere and atmosphere builds up which acts as a filter allowing only rays in the highest value to enter and leave the earth.  The farmer referred to this membrane as the virgin's hymen.  By this means the seed zone between the geosphere and the atmosphere remains at a practically constant temperature of +4 C even in the driest parts of the year the soil remains cool and moist.  At this temperature the crop structure is at its highest potential and as a result of this simple caring for the surface breathing of the earth an increase in crops of some 30% was obtained compared with where it was not carried out.  This process of caring for the natural breathing action of the earth was called 'clay singing'.

Using Hydrogen Peroxide and Kelp in Seed Soaking

Germination time and germination rates improve substantially with seed soaking.  At MicroGreensNH we use both hydrogen peroxide and kelp.  We also use a light solution of hydrogen peroxide to rinse our MicroGreens.  Here are some great links on the use of kelp and hydrogen peroxide for seed soaking prior to planting.

Ways to use Hydrogen Peroxide in the Garden

CREDIT TO:  Gardening with Hydrogen Peroxide - article

04-13-2009, 02:58 PM

by Bill Munro

This will be the most phenomenal article you will ever read. It deals with something as simple as H2O2 (peroxide) which, when used appropriately, is benficial to all good things. 


I have been gardening for about 40 years and was wondering why bad bugs had to have a very specific pesticide to control them. I had been inhaling peroxide for aches, pains and allergies and it seemed to control all of them (The Idaho Observer, Dec. 12, 2002). Not having any source to go to for the information on how to use peroxide in the garden, I decided on the trial and error method -- a method I am comfortable with having used it successfully most of my 78 years. 


The beauty supply store would have the peroxide that I needed. The 40 percent peroxide cost about $2.50 a quart. I bought the least expensive they had because I did not need any additives. Having no knowledge of what strength to use, I used 8 percent for my plants. They did not die so that is the strength I have used ever since.

If you have a small garden you will need a hand squeeze sprayer. A little peroxide goes a long way. My lot is about 100 X 85 and I use a six-gallon sprayer. I have it mounted on a 2-wheel handcart. The peroxide comes in several strengths, so the strength you start out with is not that important as long as the final strength is 8 percent. Peroxide should be kept out of the sun. 


When you plant seedlings dig the hole and spray it with peroxide using your hand sprayer. Wet it good and then wet the roots of the seedlings or small plant. 


I don't use any commercial fertilizers. I have my own well so I have none of those chemicals the government uses in their water. When I prune the fruit trees, I put the trimmings in the chipper and add all the ashes from my wood burner and then till them into the garden in the fall. My garden is composting all year long. The grass clippings are used for the walkways between plants. I started out with clay, now the soil is black and soft. 


Corn was the first plant that I used peroxide on. I marked two rows off and every 12 inches made a hole about 2” or 3” deep. I put one kernel in each hole then poured about one- third cup of 8 percent peroxide in each hole and covered them up. In 5 to 6 days the sprouts came up. Fourteen days later I repeated the process without the peroxide. The untreated kernels sprouted in 12 to 14 days. Fourteen days later I repeated the first experiment with the peroxide and they came up in 5 to 6 days again. As the corn matured the untreated plants did not grow as well as the ones with peroxide. I have noticed that the birds do not attack the ears of corn any more, and I assume it is because there are no worms in them. Birds can fly over the corn and know there are no worms in it. Do they have a sense that man does not have? 


Acorn squash was next. They were planted without peroxide. After 3 or 4 leaves formed the bugs made filigree of the leaves. One new leaf was untouched. I sprayed the plants with peroxide and as time went by the plants sprouted new leaves. They produced several squash. I sprayed the plants after every rain. I planted turnips with no peroxide and the bugs overtook them. I wet them down with peroxide and that stopped the bugs.

I planted radishes and they grew bigger than golf balls and had a mild and firm taste. I will be planting radishes and carrots this year. Last year the turnips grew 6” to 8” in diameter and were mild when cooked.

The next year I decided to try soaking the seeds before I planted them. I soaked them for three or four hours just before I planted them. The only seeds that did not survive the soaking were the navy beans. They just slipped out of their skins.

The potatoes have been interesting. The first year I planted potatoes I planted them without soaking them but sprayed them after they came up. I wet them down (not soaking) after they were 6 or 8 inches tall. Then about three weeks later I just sprayed a mist over them. They had some very small holes in them but they produced good potatoes. The next year I soaked them before planting and misted them when they came up. Last year I had several self-sow potatoes. I transplanted them but used no peroxide on them. I have had self-sow squash that came from plants that were peroxide grown and they were bug free without using peroxide. 


In 2002 I used one ounce of 40% peroxide per gallon. Just about every thing that was green was sprayed and the results were a big surprise to my wife and me. We had no mosquitoes or any other flying bugs in our yard. There were a few ladybugs but they were few and far between. I don't think the peroxide had any thing to do with the ladybugs directly. However, the lack of bugs for them to eat would be my guess why there were so few.

The vegetable that has given me the most problems was cabbage. I was determined to conquer the cabbageworm. Years ago I sprayed the cabbage plants with peroxide to no avail. This year I soaked the cabbage seeds before planting them. There were no signs of the bug until the cabbage plants were almost full grown, then I poured about a quarter of cup of 8 percent peroxide over the cabbage, letting it flow down into the layers of the leaves. That stopped the cabbage bugs. 

This year I will use hydrogen peroxide more freely on every thing that is alive and green in my yard and garden.

http://proliberty.com/observer/20030112.htm

Here is a Chart for Mixing instructions
To water or mist plants, to soak seeds, to add to water used to wash sprouts:

TO THIS AMOUNT OF WATER	ADD THIS AMOUNT OF 3% HYDROGEN PEROXIDE	--OR-- ADD THIS AMOUNT OF 35% HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
1 cup	1 and 1/2 teaspoons	7 to 10 drops
1 quart	2 tablespoons	1/2 teaspoon
1 gallon	1/2 cup	2 teaspoons
5 gallons	2 and 1/2 cups	3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon
10 gallons	5 cups	6 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons
20 gallons	10 cups	3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon
bathtub (aprox 25 to 35 gallons) *	12 to 17 cups	1 to 1.5 cups

* bathtub sizes vary. It is okay to use more water and/or less peroxide.