There are plenty of Gardener hacks online and below are a couple of ways to grow nutritional and natural kai at home. 

Organic is best and as any traditional gardener will say you can collect your own seeds from the plants you do grow.  But unless you already do that or don’t know a kind traditional gardener who will give you some, when you’re starting out you can visit a garden shop or retail outlet that sells seeds. You can also purchase organic seeds online. 

Know how to grow the fastest growing vegetables?  The longest most vegetables take to grow from go to whoa (or to the kitchen table) is around 60 days. Some are sooner than that!  Once that day arrives you’ll be glad (and proud) of the time and effort you put in!

One of the easiest ways to get your daily nutrition needs is to grow sprouts!  All you need is some glass jars (think AGEE jars) and a lid or cover (muslin and a rubber-band works!) so that you can pour water through to soak, rinse and allow the seeds to breathe.  In as little as three days or so you can have a jar full of sprouts. 

Most seeds are known for their nutritional value and some are good to eat in seed form (e.g Pumpkin seeds) however sprouted seeds may be easier to digest and often the fibre content is higher in a sprouted seed.  

Like all food preparation kitchen hygiene is important and for sprouts it’s the same. Jars and lids need to be thoroughly cleaned before use, make sure the seeds are good ones, rinse sprouts well as you grow them and refrigerate once grown.  Sprouts don’t last long and should be checked before eating if more than a couple of days old – by then your next batch should be about ready!       

There are any number of seeds suitable for sprouting (practically all of them) but the ones you may be most familiar with could be Alfalfa and Mung beans, or Snow Peas.  You can also sprout Mustard, Radish, Sunflower seeds and more besides.  

Combine a few different ones together to toss in with a regular salad.  Experiment.  Enjoy