Category: microgreens

Growing microgreens is a rather resource-intensive process, so we are all looking for ways to make it less expensive, or more sustainable. In this article, I will explore whether it’s possible or worthwhile to reuse soil when growing microgreens. So can you reuse soil when growing microgreens? The short answer is no, not without processing…

Microgreens are different from other vegetables in many ways and they require special handling in order to maintain their freshness and flavor. How you store your microgreens can make a difference in how long they last. So how to store microgreens? In short, they need to be in an airtight container and kept in the…

Both microgreens and baby greens are popular nowadays, but how can you tell the difference? I wanted to find out what the distinction was, and whether it’s an official one or not. The difference between microgreens and baby greens is their size: Microgreens are younger plants that are harvested at an earlier stage (7 to…

When you look up the list of edible microgreens, the catalog includes over one hundred varieties. But what determines whether a plant can be eaten as a microgreen or not? That’s what I decided to investigate. Many plants can be grown and eaten as microgreens. The safest choices for microgreens are leafy green vegetables and…

Microgreens are often confused with sprouts, although they can be used interchangeably. In this article, I will give an introduction to what microgreens are and how to use them. Microgreens are vegetable greens that are harvested after 10 to 20 days of planting. They can be grown from a variety of seeds, including vegetables, herbs,…

Microgreens are growing increasingly popular for good reasons. They are healthy, delicious, attractive, and also easy to grow. If you would like to try your hands at growing them yourself at home, here is a step-by-step guide to help you succeed. You will need to choose some seeds, select containers and growing medium, measure out…

Microgreens are a somewhat newish type of food, with different growing methods and a variety of growing mediums. I was curious about how safe microgreens are and what factors contribute to their safety. Here is what I discovered. So are microgreens safe to eat? Generally, they are. They are no more dangerous than other raw…

I was surprised to hear from some of our customers that they don’t wash their sprouts and microgreens. I don’t think that’s a good practice, so I decided to write this article to explain why. Do you have to wash microgreens? Yes you do. Just like any other produce or fruit, it’s prudent to wash…

Microgreens and sprouts are similar in that they are small plants that haven’t been allowed to grow to their full maturity. But they are grown using different processes, have different nutritional values, and have different tastes. Some seeds can be grown into both sprouts and microgreens, but microgreens come in a much larger variety. 1.…

Microgreens are highly nutritious and add exciting flavors, textures and colors to dishes. But what can you do with them other than adding them to salads? You don’t need to be a high-end chef to learn to use microgreens in your kitchen. I have found 17 different ways you can use microgreens from sandwiches and…