What Are Microgreens?

Microgreens are young seedlings of edible vegetables and herbs harvested less than 14 days after germination. They are usually about 1-3 inches long and come in a rainbow of colors and are packed with nutrition.

Microgreens, like all vegetables, are full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, but studies have shown that microgreens contain more of these vital nutrients than their mature counterparts. So you get more nutrients per flavorful bite! A perk whether it’s for your own plate or trying to sneak healthy food to your toddler.

Did you know vegetables can lose up to 80% of their nutrients within three days of harvest? The nutrients in vegetables are at their peak when harvested, but as soon as they are cut they begin to degrade. The same is true for microgreens. While we offer both pre-cut and living microgreens, if you’re looking for maximum nutrition over convenience consider giving living microgreen trays a try.

Broccoli: Offers a nice green color with a mild flavor.

Rainbow Blend: A delicious blend of Broccoli, Kale, Red Amaranth, Red Cabbage, and Sunflower Shoots.

Red Cabbage: Mild, sweet, Cabbage flavor and a stunningly beautiful deep red-purple.

Red Russian Kale: Mild flavor with blue-green leaves with an outline of pink.

Sunflower Shoots: Light nutty flavor with a great crunch.

Arugula: Delightfully peppery like the mature plant, just in a micro size.

Dijon Mustard: Offering a nice horseradish bite without the bitter accent.

Radishes: Including Daikon and Red Rambo, each has a delicious radish flavor.

Spicy Blend: Consisting of Dijon Mustard, Daikon Radish, Rambo Radish, Arugula, and Red Cabbage.

Watercress: A delicious peppery spice that is truly unique to Watercress.

Sweet Basil: Great basil flavor in a micro-sized plant.

Fenugreek: Fenugreek has a bitter taste and almost maple aroma.

Buckwheat: Mild flavored with slightly tart undertones.

Fantastic 6: Buckwheat, Broccoli, Pea Shoots, Radishes, Red Russian Kale, and Sunflower Shoots.

Footnotes

Paradiso, V. M., Castellino, M., Renna, M., Gattullo, C. E., Minervini, F., Allegretta, I., Leoni, B., Caponio, F., & Santamaria, P. (2018). Nutritional characterization and shelf-life of packaged microgreens. Food & Function, 9(11), 5629–5640. https://doi.org/10.1039/c8fo01182f

LD, M. W. R. (2023, July 28). Health benefits of microgreens. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/316075

Sandman. (2023, February 12). How nutrient loss occurs in fruits and vegetables. The Food Untold. https://thefooduntold.com/health/how-nutrient-loss-occurs-in-fruits-and-vegetables/