First analysis completed, received additional funds!

Aug 31, 2021

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First analysis completed, received additional funds!Hello all. We've got the data back from our tests, exciting to see some vegetables come out with very high levels of a few nutrients. Working with a team in the US and another in Denmark who have also been doing perennial vegetable nutrition research to publish our results together. That writing work has begun. We've also gotten some additional funds which we will use to test more vegetables.

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Jeremy Temple

Dear Eric, I have been losing sleep over not knowing the nutrition density of more wild edibles. I began wanting to know more after finding a list online of a few wild greens that made kale (usually the top on the ANSI scale) seem like cardboard. After seeing what nutrition testing costs I sort of just resigned myself to ignorance. Now that I see this project, I was wondering if it would be possible for you and the team to continue accepting donations and researching a few wild edibles at a time? I would certainly donate what I can and continue to do so over time. Thanks, J

Oct 08, 20210

Kyle DoughertyBacker

Awesome Eric! Which vegetables were tested in the first round? And which ones will you be doing later?

Aug 31, 20210

Eric M ToensmeierResearcher

Hi Kyle, we tested hosta, scorzonera, linden, and nettle and a control. we'll be adding hablitzia with the new funding. Our partners in the US tested sea kale and hablitzia, and those in Denmark tested Turkish rocket, orpine, sweet cicely, sochan, and patience dock. Eric

Sep 01, 20210

About This Project

Nutritional analysis of cold-climate perennial vegetables

Perennial Agriculture Institute

Perennial vegetables are edible plants that regrow in the same place every year. They are a key component of sustainable regenerative food systems and previous research indicates that they are very nutritious and can contribute to healthier diets. However, there is a lack of comprehensive research regarding plant nutrient content. Our aim is to fill the knowledge gaps about the nutrients found in perennial vegetables, with a focus on varieties grown in colder climates.