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00:00Microgreen plants were not much researched in Bihar, but in recent days people have become aware of microgreen products and people are using it with awareness of health.
00:18A young man has started a microgreen plant business in Bihar for the first time and thousands of people are benefitting from it.
00:31My grandfather and grandmother passed away before I was born. They were suffering from cancer.
00:37My family told me that they were suffering from mineral deficiency.
00:44My mother used to plant wheat in a pot and used to make juice out of it.
00:53They lived for a few days, but then they passed away.
00:58When I returned from Pune, I noticed that my mother was suffering from knee pain, cough, and other immunity problems.
01:11Looking at this, I came up with the idea of a natural solution for mineral deficiency.
01:17I started researching about it.
01:19I read a research paper and came to know that there is a term called microgreens, which has a lot of nutrients.
01:24By consuming it in a small amount, we can fulfill our daily needs.
01:29In 2020, we started microgreens.
01:33Today, there are about 1000 families in Patna who are supplying microgreens and taking them towards a better life.
01:41What are the benefits of microgreens?
01:43It has a lot of antioxidants.
01:46If you consume 50 grams of microgreens daily, you will get 70% of vitamin A, C, and K.
01:55When we go for a blood test, we see that there is a decrease in magnesium, potassium, calcium, and iron in the body.
02:04To fulfill this deficiency, we take medicines.
02:07The side effects of these medicines are that the liver and kidneys are damaged.
02:11So, how can we naturally reduce this deficiency and move towards a better life?
02:19We make people available in the subscription mode.
02:22We have a website, www.ghaanspa.com.
02:24People can order from there.
02:26According to their report, we give them microgreens in a customized way with the help of a dietitian.
02:32The price depends on the variety they want.
02:35Our weekly subscription box starts from Rs. 600 and goes up to Rs. 800-1000, according to the variety.
02:43Sir, I have graduated from Quantum University, Roorkee.
02:47I have completed my graduation from B.Sc. Agriculture.
02:51When I was checking for a job vacancy, I came to know about microgreens.
02:57Then I saw how many benefits it has and how useful it is for people.
03:02Then I showed my interest to work in it.
03:05Then I got to know about it and its different uses and benefits.
03:15How do you germinate the plant?
03:19First, we soak the seeds.
03:23Then we soak it for 7-14 hours.
03:28Then we prepare it with a soil medium prepared with cocopeat.
03:34Then we sow the seeds.
03:37We keep it in a blackout period for a few days.
03:40Then we put a weight on it and it germinates in 2-4 days.
03:45Then we keep it in a normal light for 7-14 days.
03:52Then we harvest it, pack it and send it to people.
03:56When two original leaves sprout, it is harvested at that stage.
04:01This is called microgreens.
04:03Some are of selected vegetables, some are of aromatic plants.
04:07Some are of cereals, like wheatgrass.
04:09It is not given any additional nutrients.
04:13So, microgreens are totally organic food.
04:16There is no chance of contamination.
04:19Second, the most important thing is that it has a lot of bioactive compounds.
04:24These give immunity to our body and save us from diseases like cancer, heart disease, diabetes.
04:33Third, leafy vegetables that are grown in the market are generally grown with urea.
04:40When leafy vegetables are grown with urea, nitrate is present in it.
04:44Nitrate is toxic for our body.
04:46But when microgreens are grown, nitrate concentration is very low.
04:53Some microgreens have a high concentration of vitamin E.
05:01For example, cabbage microgreens.
05:03If our adolescent girls eat this, it will help them fight many diseases.
05:14And it can bring a glow to the face.
05:17Microgreen plants help people get rid of many diseases.
05:23It also has a lot of nutrients.
05:28When you eat this, you get rid of the deficiency of vitamins in your metabolism.
05:37In this way, it is a new invention.
05:40It is also beneficial for people.
05:45People can stay healthy with this.
05:48With Rajiv Ranjan, Ranjeet, ETB Bharat, Patna.