Natural Dye for Easter Eggs Guide

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Natural Easter Egg Dyeing Techniques

Easter eggs don't have to be dyed with artificial colors. Rising interest in natural and sustainable living has brought back age-old traditions of using natural substances for dyeing Easter eggs. Ingredients like beetroot, turmeric, and red cabbage, all of which can be grown in your Rise Gardens indoor hydroponic garden, provide a range of vibrant colors. This guide walks you through the steps to use these natural dyes, ensuring a fun, safe, and environmentally friendly Easter activity. Not only does this method reduce the use of chemicals, but it also introduces an excellent way to involve the entire family in understanding the value of home-grown produce. By using Rise Gardens' smart indoor gardening system, you can grow the necessary ingredients right in your kitchen or living area, making the entire process from garden to crafting table seamless and rewarding.

Skip the store-bought dyes for your Easter eggs and make them at home this year with the help of your Rise Garden! Easter is coming up quickly and that means you are probably in preparation mode. In addition to delicious veggies and herbs for your Easter Dinner, your Rise Garden harvests can help with coloring Easter eggs too. Read on to learn how.

What You'll Need:

2 cups kale (or parsley, or a mix of the two)
4 Chioggia Beets
4 Touchstone Gold Beets
1 tsp turmeric powder (or 1 inch of fresh turmeric)
3 cups boiling water
3 tbsp white vinegar
12 hard-boiled eggs, unpeeled

Green Dye

Step One: Using a blender or food processor, blend kale with 1 cup of hot water.
Step Two: Transfer mixture to a sealed container and let sit overnight (or for ~12 hours).
Step Three: Strain mixture and discard the kale.
Step Four: Add 1 tbsp white vinegar to the remaining liquid and set aside.

Red Dye

Step One: Trim, wash, and peel the chioggia beets. Roughly chop.
Step Two: Using a blender or food processor, blend the chopped beets with 1 cup of hot water.
Step Three: Transfer mixture to a sealed container and let sit overnight (or for ~12 hours).
Step Four: Strain mixture and discard the beets (or use for other recipes!)
Step Five: Add 1 tbsp white vinegar to the remaining liquid and set aside.

Yellow Dye

Step One: Trim, wash, and peel the gold beets. Roughly chop.
Step Two: Using a blender or food processor, blend the chopped beets and turmeric with 1 cup of hot water.
Step Three: Transfer mixture to a sealed container and let sit overnight (or for ~12 hours).
Step Four: Strain mixture and discard the beets (or use for other recipes!)
Step Five: Add 1 tbsp white vinegar to the remaining liquid and set aside.

How-To

Now that you have your dyes, it’s time to use them!

Step One: Dip an egg into whichever color you prefer and ensure it is fully coated with dye.
Step Two: Allow any excess dye to drip off, then transfer to an egg carton (or anything else that will allow it to dry).
Step Three: Do this with the remaining eggs until all eggs have been dipped once.
Step Four: Continue this process until you achieve your desired shade of each color! Mix it up and keep some light for even more variety.

Directions created by Kelsey Steeves.