What are Microgreens?
Don’t worry, you are not the only one asking! Microgreens are the result of the cotyledon growth stage, which is when the first couple of leaves from a plant appear.
The “cotyledon” usually becomes the plants’ first set of leaves. They’re formed in the seed, and function in the same way as leaves do when it comes to photosynthesis—both convert light energy into chemical energy that the plant will use to grow.
The leaves and stems are then eaten, and the seeds are started in soil or peat moss, as opposed to in water like sprouts. The soil is what gives the plants nutrients. Microgreens are vegetable or herb seeds grown for 7-10 days. Although little in size, these greens are a vitamin and antioxidant powerhouse. Studes have shown that microgreens are loaded with nutrients, such vitamins, C, E, and K, lutein, and beta-carotene, 40 fold more than the mature leaves of the same plants.
You will see microgreens in restaurants adding colour and elegance to a dish. Don’t be intimidated by these delicate greens, you can add them to your salads, smoothies, soups and stews, sandwiches, or just eat them raw. Each green has a different texture and flavour, giving you a new way to be creative and have fun in the kitchen.
Our microgreens are grown in a specialized indoor grow room. This means that we can grow fresh greens 364 days a year. Now i’m sure you are wondering, what is a specialized grow room? Microgreens require a clean and well ventilated environment with a stable temperature. Our room has FRP walls allowing us to fulling disinfect the room floor to ceiling. Our tables and shelving are all stainless steel and NSF certified. All of this allows us to have a very controlled environment for producing the highest quality product.
Our microgreens are sold in compostable 24oz containers with labels printed with food safe inks. Each package is stamped with the date the greens were harvested so you know exactly how fresh they are. Our microgreens are sold in bulk for wholesale customers as well.
Check out the different microgreens that we grow and some of their benefits.
Sunflower Microgreens
Crunchy and crisp with a nutty flavour, sunflowers are one of the most complete foods that you can add to your diet.
A nutritional powerhouse packed with vitamins A, B complex, D, and E.
High in B vitamins, especially folate
Perfect source of complete protein.
Activate cells in the immune system
Rich in chlorophyl
Contains calcium, iron, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, and dietary fiber.
Powerful Pea Microgreens
Pea shoots are sweet, crisp, crunchy, and taste delicious, like young snow peas.
Rich source of vitamin C
Contain antioxidants, folate, and carotene
High in protein
High in antioxidants
Contains calcium, iron, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, and dietary fiber.
Farmers Favourite Microgreens
A blend of broccoli, radish, red clover, pea shoots and alfalfa. Not only great tasting but good for you to!
Red Clover- Vitamins A, B, C, E, & K; rich in minerals and trace elements.
Alfalfa- Rich in vitamins C and B6, riboflavin, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, manganese, protein, thiamin, pantothenic acid, calcium, and iron.
Radish- Great protein source and very good source of vitamins A, B6, C, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc.
Broccoli- Rich in vitamins K, C, B6, and E, folate, dietary fiber phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium. Contains the cellular detoxifier sulforaphane.
Pea Shoots – Vitamins A, B, C and E, Calcium, Chlorophyll, Iron, Magnesium, Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium. Amino Acids
Radical Rads
Radish Microgreens taste like a peppery radish bulb
Great protein source
Very good source of vitamins A, B6, C, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc.
Rich in essential amino acids and chlorophyll which has all sorts of benefits from cancer-fighting properties to digestive aid.
Contain a whole lot of fiber and roughage which we all know is important to help keep things running smooth.
Beneficial Brassica Microgreens
Beneficial Brassica Blend contains broccoli, broccoli raab, radish, mustard, arugula. This sprouting mix has a cellular detoxifier that may prevent cancer and rejuvenate the immune system.
Arugula- Very high in protein, vitamin B6, amino acids, iron and calcium
Broccoli- Rich in vitamins K, C, B6, and E, folate, dietary fiber phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium
Mustard- A powerhouse of protein and a great source of vitamins A, B6, and C, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and amino acids.
Radish- Great protein source and very good source of vitamins A, B6, C, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc.
Celestial Cilantro
Cilantro microgreens are indeed aromatic, with a citrusy and grassy flavour.
Cilantro microgreens are delicious added to scrambled eggs, in salsas and guacamole, on top of tacos and curries and in dips. In addition to the excellent flavour, cilantro microgreens are highly nutritious.
A good source of vitamin K
Contain very high levels of the carotenoids lutein/ zeaxanthin, violaxanthin and beta carotene, which are fat soluble antioxidants important for organ function and protecting cellular structures from damage
An excellent source of vitamin E