Microgreens are the young stage of vegetables you already know, harvested just after the sprout stage when they are the most nutritious. A UMD study showed that at the microgreen stage, they are 4x-4ox more nutritious than the mature greens.
There are many varieties of microgreens; the most common are broccoli, radish, cabbage, kale, arugula, peas, and sunflowers.
In general, microgreens have the flavor of the mature greens, sometimes slightly more intense and always more tender.
You can use microgreens wherever you would use the mature plant, as well as anywhere you want a pop of flavor. Radish goes well on deli-style sandwiches, wraps, and salads for example. Or you can use cilantro microgreens on your tacos as a more nutritional option.Peas go great in stir fry, while kale and broccoli shine in smoothies. There are many options!
Just remember the 5 S's:
-Sandwiches
-Salads
-Smoothies
-Soups
-Stir fry
Peas and sunflowers are sold by the 2 oz, which is a good size for 1 person during 1 week.
Radish, broccoli, mild mix, and spicy mix, it depends on your use. One container will last through about 5 sandwiches, but only 2 side salads.
Most microgreens are hyper local, meaning directly from grower to consumer, as they do not ship well due to their tendernes. They will last 7-10 days in the fridge.
Your microgreens will come to you unwashed due to food sale laws; I recommend a quick rinse/spray before adding to your meal.
In order to provide the freshest microgreens possible, we only grow what has been ordered (PLUS some extra trays for Giving Greens program and to account for any issues that "crop" up). This way, everything is super fresh, and it minimizes waste.
If you place an individual order, we will seed your order for the next grow cycle and it will be ready within 10-14 days, depending on the variety you ordered/when you ordered it in the grow cycle.*Some varieties take longer; we will reach out if this is the case.
If you choose to sign up for a subscription, you can rest easy knowing we'll continue to grow your order on a weekly basis.
Microgreens are the stage after sprouts, when the leaves have started emerging. Sprouts are grown in water, and you eat the seed, sprout, and root. Unlike sprouts, microgreens are considered a "safe" food for consumption because they are not grown in a dark, wet environment which provides a greater chance for harmful bacteria.
Vitamin C, Vit B, Vit K, Vit A, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Sulfurophane, and more! 4-40x more than the mature plant!
Of course, we don't want you tied into a commitment as we are here to provide a service in providing fresh, local, nutritious food to the community.
However, we do keep track of who uses/cancels subscriptions. This is done to discourage people who subscribe in every order to save 10-20%, immediately cancel it and try to activate it again on their next order to save again. Basically, it's to stop people from doing something that they know isn't right but they do it anyway to save a buck or two.
We are not certified organic growers. Our growing method is considered organic because we don't use any fertilizers, pesticides or soil that might be contaminated. Not every seed we purchase is organic as some of the seed varieties are not available as organic. We do try our best to only purchase organic seeds.
For maximum nutrition, I grow my microgreens in soil. I sow the seeds in 1020 flats, moisten and stack the trays for a few days to start germination, then place them under a grow light. I grow indoors in a controlled environment for the most consistent results.
Absolutely! I am always available for questions, and am happy to show you where your microgreens come from. Just contact me in advance!
1. Place an order
2. We grow to order
