What are Microgreens?​

Microgreens are little, edible plants harvested after the first leaves begin to develop. Most often seen in restaurants as a garnish, these greens are much more than just a topping.

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Are Microgreens the same as sprouts?

No, Simply put, sprouts are typically grown in a jar or vessel in high humidity where the entire spout including the root is consumed. Microgreens are grown in soil or hydroponically and harvested above the grow medium when the first leaves called cotyledons have formed. This is where scientists discovered the maximum amount of nutrition in the plant.

 

​What Are The Benefits?

Microgreens are loaded with nutritional benefits which will help increase your daily intake of vitamins, minerals, protein, omegas, antioxidants and so much more! Because they are harvested at a young stage when nutrition is at its max, Clinical studies have shown that broccoli microgreens contain up to 100x more sulforaphane and up to 40x more nutrients than their adult counterparts. 1 oz of broccoli microgreens equals the nutrition of 1.4 lbs of mature broccoli*. You can not go wrong!

 

How Do I Eat Them?

Microgreens are an easy way to bring a burst of color, freshness, and flavor to any dish (don't forget about the nutrients) Some of the most popular ways to use them are in sandwiches, salads, juices/smoothies, soups, etc. Cooking these little greens can destroy the benefits, so eating them raw will give you the most nutrition!

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*The 2012 article “Assessment of Vitamin and Carotenoid Concentrations of Emerging Food Products: Edible Microgreens”

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