What are Micro-Greens?
Microgreens are seedlings of vegetables and herbs. When a plant starts to grow from a seed it goes through a number of stages. Microgreens are sometimes erroneously referred to as sprouts however microgreens are NOT sprouts. The first stage of growth is called the sprout stage. Sprouts are normally grown in water then harvested in 2-3 days. The microgreen is the second edible stage of growth of the plant and is normally harvested after 1-3 weeks. The next stage is the baby green which is followed by the maturity stage and finally the flower stage. But from a nutritional standpoint, the microgreen stage is where you get the greatest value ounce for ounce. In fact, researchers at the University of Maryland discovered that microgreens contained four to 40 times more nutrients than their mature counterparts.
Why Eat Living Microgreens?
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Pea - Speckled (Organic)
Vitamins A, C, E, B1, B2, B3, B6, protein, fiber, omega-3 and micronutrients
Microgreen Color: green
Microgreen Flavor: sweet, fresh pea taste
Microgreen Texture: crunchy, succulent
Cabbage - Red Acre
Vitamins C, A, and E, beta-carotenes, potassium and iron
Microgreen Color: green leaves with violet to red highlights throughout
Microgreen Flavor: strong broccoli/cabbage (brassica) flavor
Microgreen Texture: soft and fresh
Leeks -
Vitamins A and C, calcium, iron, and phosphorus. The pleasant mild onion flavor is a great compliment to any micro greens salad, and the shape is a contrast to most other microgreens. Excellent substitute for onions anywhere. Fantastic on hamburgers, soups, as garnishes, and more.
Microgreen Color: green
Microgreen Flavor: onion
Microgreen Texture: stringy
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Spicy Salad Mix -Mixed Variety
Vitamins A, B-complex, C, and K, antioxidants, fiber, iron, potassium, copper, calcium, iron, and phosphorus
Microgreen Color: mostly green with purple and red highlights
Microgreen Flavor: nutty, fresh with a spicy kick
Microgreen Texture: crunchy, fresh
Kohlrabi-
Antioxidants, fiber, Vitamins A,C, and B-complex, calcium, potassium and copper.
A white stem with a vibrant green top. A strong broccoli and cabbage flavor.
Broccoli -
Vitamins A and C, calcium, and iron.
Broccoli colors up quickly and is greener than most other crops. It is a hardy and substantial microgreen that has a fresh, mild cabbage flavor.
Microgreen Color: thin white stem with shades of green on top
Microgreen Flavor: fresh, mild broccoli or cabbage flavor