About Microgreens
Microgreens are leafy green vegetables that are about 1 to 3 inches (2.5 to 7.5 cm) long.
They have an aromatic flavor and nutritious properties and are available in different colors and textures.
Microgreens are considered to be baby plants, falling somewhere between sprouts and baby greens. That said, they should not be confused with sprouts, which have no leaves. Shoots also have a short growth period of 2-7 days, while microgreens are harvested 7-21 days later, as soon as the true leaves of the plant appear. Microgreens are like fruits in that only their stems and leaves are considered edible. However, unlike young shoots, they are very small and can be sold before they are released. This means that the whole tree can be bought and cuts, making them live until they are eaten.
Micro-watching is very good to grow, because it can be developed in many cases, including outside, and green and even in your windows window.
What types of microgreens are there?
There is a wide variety of microgreens to choose from. Since microgreens are herbs and vegetables that grow, there are just as many options as their adults.
You can grow almost any vegetable and herb as microgreens, but there are some you shouldn’t grow as microgreens (eg tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants and peppers). The shoots of these plants are poisonous. For this reason, we recommend that you buy seeds labeled for sprouts or microgreens. If you want to start growing microgreens, these are easy to start, taste great, and can be used in a variety of dishes:
Alfalfa
Broccoli
Coriander
Cress
old
Radish
If you want to know more about different types of microgreens, visit our section about types of microgreens.
What are the health benefits of microgreens?
Microgreens have become more and more popular in the last few years, and there is a lot of research going on to understand all the health benefits that these little plants have to offer. Early research showed that microgreens contain up to 40% more phytochemicals (nutrients and beneficial compounds) than their adults.
Although these little green vegetables are small, they are high in vitamins, minerals and health-promoting compounds. Microgreens can lower blood pressure. A diet rich in fiber and vitamin K can help control high blood pressure, and microgreens are high in these two essential nutrients along with other vitamins and minerals.
Microgreens can help fight cancer. Research continues on this topic, but some preliminary evidence shows that sulforaphane – found in high levels especially in broccoli sprouts – can help fight cancer. Some micro-costs can help reduce cholesterol. The exposure to the revealing microphone is red, red, reducing cholesterol and cytokines cytokinines – everything that can make you feel more healthy.
Microgreens can support gut health. Foods with high dietary fiber, such as microgreens, can provide relief from constipation or other stomach upsets when eaten as part of a healthy and balanced diet. Research also shows that dietary fiber acts as a “prebiotic”, or something that provides a good environment for the “good” bacteria in the human microbiome to thrive.
