I have become fascinated with Micro Greens and plan on giving you plenty of good reasons on why you should grow and eat them.

Micro Greens – What the Heck are They:

Before any discussion on Micro Greens begins you should have a clear idea as to what exactly Micro Greens are and how to process them. Simply put, Micro Greens are the baby version of many plants you may be eating and growing now.

Organic growing micro greens.

Stored in the seeds are a ton of nutrients, as much as 40% greater than in the mature plant. Seeds store nutrients and other good things to fight off disease and create the energy needed to establish roots. All of these nutrients used to form the roots are what we end up eating with Micro Greens.

                      Growing kale, alfalfa, sunflower, arugula, mustard sprouts.

Studies have shown that Micro Greens not only have higher nutrient concentrations, but all micros, in varying degrees, contain higher levels of vitamins. Many Micro Greens for instance are rich in Vitamin C, while others were high in Vitamin E.

                       Healthy lifestyle, stay young and modern. Eat Micro Greens

Chemical Free:

Probably the absolute best part of eating Micro Greens is that they are chemical free. Most Micro Green growers use a soil-less growing media and because they are harvested within two to three weeks you will have zero need for any fertilization whether chemical or organic.

Most Micro Green growers also use a non GMO, organic seed from reputable companies like True Leaf or High Mowing. This further adds to the organic nature of micros. In addition if you grow them yourself, which is really quite simple, you are in complete control.

Bagel sandwich with cream cheese, salmon,onion,tomato and micro greens. Add them to salads, use as a garnish, as a topping on sandwiches or just eat them raw.

Next week I will take you through a complete grow-a-long, as we put up two tray of micros in my basement. We’ll start with the basics of purifying the water plus sanitizing the grow trays and seeds. Within three or four days the seeds should germinate at which time we will put them under the lights and wait for the finished product.

I’m sure you will find Micros Greens not only easy to grow (even on a counter in your kitchen) but a healthy addition to your diet.