About Microgreens

Why have I mentioned here that I’ve grown microgreens for cancer patients and their families? The answer is simple. Microgreens, also known as kelp or seaweed, are very good at inhibiting the production of one of the cancer causing chemicals called oxalate. One of the most common symptoms in people with kidney stones is an…

Labels for microgreens are not that much different from labels for other types of vegetables. You should know what you’re growing and purchase the appropriate supplies to make sure you get the correct type for that. It’s important to understand hydroponic vegetable growing as well so that you have a good idea about how to…

Growing purple basil is an immensely worthwhile experience. Not only do they taste fantastic, but they also smell fantastic! So, if you love basil, but don’t like the taste of it often, growing microgreens should be a snap. However, do you really know how to grow purple basil microgreens properly? The first thing that you…

Micro beets have become increasingly popular over the last few years and for good reason. Not only are they easy to grow (under 4 inches tall), but they taste great! In fact, the best way to describe their flavor is that of a cross between an apple and a beet. We know this because we…

The benefits of eating edible microgreens for weight loss are very great. Not only are they easy to find, but eating them can also have a lot of other health benefits that you didn’t even realize about them. These benefits range from helping you reduce your risk of heart disease to helping you fight against…

If you are interested in knowing how to grow your own fresh herbs, why not check out the best books on growing microgreens. As you probably know, there are two different kinds of plants: epidermis. The epidermis is the outer surface or the skin of the plant. It is normally found on the outside of…

Do you have a plant that refuses to die after cutting it? Then you should probably try growing microgreens. Microgreens are very easy to plant, require very little maintenance and can live for up to 5 years or more when cared for properly. You just need to know how to care for them. How will…

What better way to celebrate spring than with delicious sage microgreens? The vibrant green foliage exudes with warmth from head to toe and the rich flavor will leave your mouth wanting more. The beautiful blooms set the perfect tone for spring. Sages are a Mediterranean plant, so we know they love growing in sunny weather.…

Why are they called microgreens? Because they taste just like fresh broccoli, but only a tiny bit smaller. This makes eating microgreens much easier than eating other vegetables grown with greater heights. Microgreens have the same amount of potassium and calcium as other vegetables grown with larger spans. And they are a fraction of the…

Whether you’re growing your first microgreens or trying to improve the taste of your present microgreens, there are some important tips that will help. These include general growing practices and considerations when choosing a microgreen for planting. Because they are starting up, microgreens may be subject to certain conditions, such as disease, that you would…