QUESTION: What’s the most popular microgreen? I am trying to decide which microgreens I want to grow. - Chelsea F ANSWER: The most popular microgreen is surprisingly sunflower microgreens. When you grow sunflower microgreens, never use bird seed as it’s treated not to … [Read more...]
How many types of microgreens are there?
QUESTION: How many types of microgreens are there? Are there only a few? -Kenneth ANSWER: There are approximately one hundred (if not more) types of microgreens. Before we dive into a few of your options, let’s explore what a microgreen is, its purpose, and how you may grow … [Read more...]
How to Grow Microgreens: A Beginner’s 101 Guide
Not eating--or growing--microgreens yet? Then you’re missing out on a seriously easy way to increase your nutrient intake. Researchers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the University of Maryland found that leaves from microgreens had more nutrients than the mature … [Read more...]
Turn Over a New (Tiny) Leaf: Grow Microgreens
As the name suggests, microgreens are salad greens that are harvested when the leaves are small—only an inch or two high. They are quick and easy to grow in the garden, in pots, or on the windowsill. Flavors vary from sweet to tangy, depending on the type of green. Microgreens … [Read more...]