Micro Facts

Dear Farm Friends,

We have been growing microgreens on our farm for over ten years. We grow them year round for area chefs (although this has been significantly and temporarily slowed) and for our farm friends.

Microgreens (micro greens) are a tiny form of young, edible greens produced from vegetable, herb or other plants. Fresh microgreens are nutrient dense and can provide great health benefits.

Here are a few more facts about microgreens.

• Micros have steadily gained popularity since their introduction in San Francisco by chefs on their menus in the 1980s.

• Micros are young vegetable or herb greens that range in size from 1–3 inches tall, with the exception of pea and nasturtium shoots that are approximately 4-6 inches tall.

• Micros shouldn’t be confused with sprouts, which do not have leaves. Sprouts also have a much shorter growing cycle of 2-7 days. Microgreens are usually harvested 7-21 days after germination, once the plant’s first true leaves have emerged.

If you haven’t tried microgreens, they are worth the try!

Your Farmer,
Caryl

Mild Micro Mix
The Mild Micro Mix will include one or more of the following mildly flavored brassicas: cabbage, kale, mizuna, broccoli, and kohlrabi, along with sunflower and pea shoots. This is a greens mix packed with nutrients.
Available in a $5 and $10 size.

Plus, lots more varieties and mixes in the online store.

Micro Facts from the Farm

What's The Difference Between Sprouts and Microgreens?

Sprouts: youngest and smallest

• Not grown in any media.

• Germinated seeds without true leaves.

• Eat the entire growth, including the root, radicle, and shoot.

• Has a high risk for microbial contamination.

Microgreens: 1 – 3” tall

• Grown in a potting mix or hydroponic media.

• Eat the stem and leaves but don’t eat the roots.

• Harvested at a later stage than sprouts.