About Microgreens
Microgreens are the young seedlings of vegetables, herbs and other edible plants, harvested just after the first true leaves appear—usually within one to three weeks of germination.
Long valued in professional kitchens for their flavour, colour and texture, microgreens are also gaining recognition for their nutritional benefits.
How are Microgreeens Used?
Microgreens are one of the easiest ways to add freshness, flavour and nutrition to everyday meals. They can be used as a garnish, mixed into salads, layered into sandwiches or wraps, blended into smoothies, or sprinkled over finished dishes.
They work well on eggs, soups, pasta, grain bowls, tacos and even pizzas. For best results, add them just before serving to preserve their flavour, texture and nutrients.
Variety matters
Different microgreens offer different nutritional profiles. Here are a few worth knowing about:
The Brassicas
Broccoli is among the most studied, noted for its high levels of glucosinolates (which convert to bioactive compounds like sulforaphane, especially when eaten raw).
Sulforaphane has attracted significant scientific interest for it’s promotion of cellular health.
Rocket, Kale and Mizuna Mustard are also brassicas and contain glucosinolates, alongside vitamins A, C and K.
The Colourful Ones
Beetroot is a good source of folate, potassium, and vitamin C, while Radish, particularly the purple variety, contains useful levels of anthocyanins, the antioxidant compounds responsible for their distinctive colour.
The everyday nutritious
Pea shoots offer useful amounts of vitamins A and C, Sunflower microgreens are relatively high in vitamin E and healthy fats, and Amaranthus provides iron alongside vitamins C and K.
Research from the American Gut Project suggests that eating 30+ different plant foods per week may support gut health and overall wellbeing. Microgreens are an easy way to increase plant diversity in your diet.
Freshness makes a difference
Nutrient levels in microgreens begin to decline after harvest. Buying locally grown greens harvested to order, rather than produce that has spent days in transit or cold storage, is one of the more straightforward ways to get the most from them. It's one of the reasons we harvest on the day we deliver.
Part of a balanced diet
Microgreens are best thought of as a valuable addition to a varied diet. A handful scattered over a salad, blended into a smoothie or added to a bowl is an easy, genuinely nutritious habit — and they taste good, which helps.
