How do I care for living micros?

If you’ve chosen our microgreens that are packaged in soil - thank you! We think this is the best way to enjoy them since they continue to grown until you’re ready to eat them. Plus, they look great on a kitchen counter, quietly encouraging you to add veggies to every meal. To care for them, mist gently or from the bottom if possible. You’ll know if your greens need a drink as they’ll begin to wilt - water lightly and they should spring back to life. Be careful not to overwater - this can result in mold growth or drowning your greens.

What do I do with the packaging?

Our single use boxes:

Curious Bird has searched far and wide for packaging that is truly sustainable. While most ‘compostable’ plastic clamshells are only recyclable or compostable in certain markets, our boxes are made of 100% recyclable, biodegradable cardboard with a food-safe clay interior. They can be recycled with other paper products or composted in your yard waste bin. In non-scientific tests in our own backyard, they typically break down in about 3 weeks.

Our 10×10 trays:

If you simply couldn’t decide which microgreens were your favorite and you purchased a sampler tray, awesome! These trays are essentially smaller versions of what we use in production - they are reusable, BPA-free and keep your microgreens growing for even longer than the compostable boxes because you can water directly into the tray. As mentioned above, water from the bottom or around the sides whenever possible, aiming for the soil, not the plant. Once you’ve eaten all your greens, we think you’ll find all kinds of uses for the tray! But you can always bring it back to us for re-use. We’ll give you a dollar for every returned tray.

Our green bowls:

After many months of researching this topic and trying to accommodate customer preference for cut microgreens, we’ve cautiously started offering 2 sizes of plant-based compostable bowls. Our corn-based packaging is certified compostable at commercial composting facilities within 180 days, and we’ve seen it in action - Corn plastic begins to melt at 105° F. Please store out of direct sunlight.

How can I get the micros I want every week?

If the micros you want were sold out at the market, don’t worry! All of our tasty microgreens, shoots and plant starts can be ordered ahead and picked up at the market. If they aren’t already growing, microgreens will be seeded within 24 hours of your order and grown just for you! Text us and let’s get something going for you. 425-919-9990.

How many chickens do you have?

We have 70 hens in 2 flocks - currently we have Black Australorps, Barred Rocks, Blue Laced Wyandottes, Bresse and Whiting True Greens. After a few seasons of chicken wrangling in this location, we’re standardizing on barred rocks and wyandottes. Not only are they gorgeous birds, they’re hardy in all kinds of extreme weather and reliably lay large, nutritious eggs.

What color are your eggs?

While all colors of eggs laid by pasture-raised hens are equally tasty and nutrient-dense, the majority of our flocks are heritage breed hens that lay lovely shades of brown and pink eggs. We have a few part-time workers that should be laying blue and green eggs, but these hens are less productive. While a rainbow of eggs is always a fun surprise, we focus on the heartiest breeds for pasture living rather than color.

What if I want to order but I can’t make it to the market?

We want everyone to have the opportunity to enjoy fresh produce and eggs from our farm, so if something comes up or you aren’t regularly in the Centralia/Chehalis area, text us and we’ll see what we can do to make things happen. You can reach the farm by text at 425-919-9990.