Why grow microgreens?

4 Reasons Why You Need To Start Growing Microgreens

There are several reasons why microgreens are becoming an easy alternative nowadays for city dwellers. They are easy to grow with the proper tools for the urban farmer. 

What are microgreens?

Microgreens are the first burst of energy of a seed. These are not genetically modified plants but rather the first 7-14 days of the crops that we know. They are the stage of the plant where the first leaves and true leaves are seen. These microcrops are known for their high nutritional value and ease of growing and here are the reasons why you should start growing your microfarm at home. 

#1 Microgreens only take 7-14 days until harvest

 

For those who lack the time to grow their own food, microgreens offer a quick turnover time. Germination can be for up to 2 to 3 days and growing time of micros are from Days 7 to 14 depending on the variety. This ensures food is always available to you especially for those who lead busy work lives or lifestyles. 

#2 Microgreens are packed with nutrients

According to the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, microgreens offer to up to 40x the amount of vitamins and antioxidants as compared to their mature counterparts. This has been validated with a lot of research on the field and has been already proven. Certain varieties contain more nutrients than others but this result has been uniform with all microgreens. 

“All of these nutrients are extremely important for skin, eyes, and fighting cancer and have all sorts of benefits associated with them,” says researcher Gene Lester, PhD, of the USDA.

#3 Microgreens are great with everything

Microgreens go with almost any food from simple salad accents and garnishes to the more complicated juices and recipes. They both add color, texture, and nutrients to the food that we eat. 

#4 Microgreens are harvested fresh

The farm to table concept has been widely practiced by those who are conscious about the source of their food. The only way to ensure that your food is free from chemicals and other harmful toxins is to grow them yourself! These can also be harvested as needed only so you get them fresh!

Start growing your microgreens today! Purchase a kit or learn more about growing on our website: www.microacresph.com

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  • I am interested to know how to start growing microgreens.

    Bernadette Hurtado

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