Microgreens are young vegetable greens that are approximately 1-3 inches (2.5-7.5cm) tall. They have an aromatic flavor and concentrated nutrient content and come in a variety of colors and textures. Microgreens are considered baby plants , falling somewhere between a sprout and baby green.

Nutritional Value:

In Healthline, Alina Petre, MS, RD(NL) has written that Microgreens are rich in concentrated nutrients that denote the higher amount of vitamin, mineral and antioxidant than the same quantity of mature green. Microgreens are a great source of potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium, copper, calcium and vitamin A, C, E and K.

How to grow microgreens at Home:

1. Fill your container with soil, making sure you don’t over-compress it, and water lightly.
2. Sprinkle the seed of your choice on top of the soil as evenly as possible.
3. Lightly mist your seeds with water and cover your container with a plastic lid.
4. Check on your tray daily and mist water as needed to keep the seeds moist.
5. A couple of days after the seeds have germinated, you may remove the plastic lid to expose them to light.
6. Water once a day while your microgreens grow and gain color.
7. After 7–10 days, your microgreens should be ready to harvest.