Microgreens have a very high nutritional value! According to the USDA, microgreens contained considerably higher levels of vitamins and carotenoids—about five times greater—than their mature plant counterparts. They are baby vegetable greens harvested once the cotyledon leaves have developed and depending on the variety may be left to continue to grow until one or more set of true leaves appear. The stem is cut around .5 inch above the grow media line during harvesting. Typical harvest size ranges from 1 to 3 inches long which includes steps and leaves
They are many ways to use them such as:
- A nutrition supplement
- A visual, flavor, or texture enhancement for garnishing salads, soups, sandwiches, smoothies, and plates
- Used to add sweetness and spiciness to foods
- They can be used as a main vegetable or to accessorize them
Don't just take our word for how nutricios microgreens are, here are some reputable sources for information: