Are microgreens the same as sprouts?
A commonly asked question is what are migrogreens exacly? Are they the same as sprouts? Or more like a baby leaf?
They're not the same as sprouts; with microgreens you eat the leaves and stems of the shoot, and not the seed. They are bigger than sprouts, yet smaller than leafy greens or their mature counterparts
Microgreens are young vegetable greens that are approximately 1–3 inches (2.5–7.5 cm) tall.
Like sprouts, microgreens are a young vegetable. Sprouts are newly germinated seeds that are harvested just as the seed begins to grow and before their leaves develop. When the cotyledon leaves — the embryonic leaves — have fully developed, and the first true leaves have emerged, the plant becomes a microgreen.
Conversely, microgreens grow from sprouts, and they have leaves.
However, sprouts and microgreens are not the same. Sprouts do not have leaves, and have a much shorter growing cycle of 2–7 days, whereas microgreens are usually harvested 7–21 days after germination, once the plant’s first true leaves have emerged.
Microgreens are more similar to baby greens in that only their stems and leaves are considered edible. However, unlike baby greens, they are much smaller in size and can be sold before being harvested.
They're not the same as sprouts; with microgreens you eat the leaves and stems of the shoot, and not the seed. They are bigger than sprouts, yet smaller than leafy greens or their mature counterparts
Microgreens are young vegetable greens that are approximately 1–3 inches (2.5–7.5 cm) tall.
Like sprouts, microgreens are a young vegetable. Sprouts are newly germinated seeds that are harvested just as the seed begins to grow and before their leaves develop. When the cotyledon leaves — the embryonic leaves — have fully developed, and the first true leaves have emerged, the plant becomes a microgreen.
Conversely, microgreens grow from sprouts, and they have leaves.
However, sprouts and microgreens are not the same. Sprouts do not have leaves, and have a much shorter growing cycle of 2–7 days, whereas microgreens are usually harvested 7–21 days after germination, once the plant’s first true leaves have emerged.
Microgreens are more similar to baby greens in that only their stems and leaves are considered edible. However, unlike baby greens, they are much smaller in size and can be sold before being harvested.
Can I order different types of microgreens?
If you'd like to see other types of microgreens added to the repertoire or have a request please don't hesitate to contact me.
How long do microgreens last?
The shelf life of microgreens is up to 10 days after harvesting. Keep them refrigerated (airtight) at a maximum of 5°C.
However to ensure you optimise the nutritional value and benefits of these mighty greens, research has suggested eating them soon after harvest. This is why they're grown based on pre-orders so they're harvested on the day of your delivery. Or you could opt for a tray where you get to harvest the greens yourself throughout the weekend.
However to ensure you optimise the nutritional value and benefits of these mighty greens, research has suggested eating them soon after harvest. This is why they're grown based on pre-orders so they're harvested on the day of your delivery. Or you could opt for a tray where you get to harvest the greens yourself throughout the weekend.
Are your microgreens organic?
The seeds I use are purchased are untreated. These Mighty greens are grown locally, with lots of passion and love. Without the use of nasty chemicals or herbicides, in trays that get reused, with soil that gets put into our compost. Zero waste and sustainable.
Do you use purified water?
We live rurally and collect roof water into our water tanks. From the tanks, the water gets filtered by 2 different micron rating filters, and by an additional UV filter before it enters our house. As part of my NP1 food verification I have to get our water tested annually - so rest assured it’s pretty pure.
