What are micro greens?

Micro greens are the baby shoots of plants such as peas, radish, broccoli and sunflowers. 'Micros' have been growing steadily in popularity, as they are a tastier and more nutritious alternative to traditional imported salad greens. They have tremendous nutritional value, with studies showing them to have far higher levels of micro nutrients than fully grown vegetables. Up to 50x the nutrient value in fact! And research has shown that a diet rich in nutrient-dense greens is one of the best things you can do for your health and vitality.

Micro greens with macro problems

Unfortunately, the problem with micro greens has been cost and availability. At supermarkets, if you can find them, micro greens are expensive. For optimum health, fresh greens should be a daily part of your diet, but due to their cost, they are economically impractical for many people. In addition, commercially grown greens typically come in single-use plastic containers, not a great choice for the environment.

The perfect crop for growing at home

Micro greens are the perfect crop for all-season at-home growing because of how quickly they grow, how much they produce, and how little space they take up. You can have a crop ready for harvest in as little as ten days, in no more space than a small bookshelf. You can grow them in your living space, in the basement, spare room, laundry room or even right in the kitchen.

Fresher

You can harvest just what you need, right when you need it.

Grow the varieties you like

You can choose your favorite varieties, and even add leafy greens such as mustard greens, kale and lettuce, and herbs like cilantro and dill. Make your own mixes to keep it interesting, or to pair with certain dishes.

Save money

Growing micro greens at home costs only a fraction of buying at the supermarket. Your Home Farm will pay for itself within weeks, and can be used for years to come.

Eliminate the gross plastic packaging

By growing at home, you completely eliminate the need for single-use plastic packaging. Your greens can go straight from harvest to your plate, or stored in re-usable containers. With so much plastic consumer packaging no longer being recycled and ending up in landfills, growing your own greens at home is a great way to reduce your environmental footprint.

Environmental benefit

In addition to removing the need for plastic packaging, by growing at home, you eliminate all the fossil fuel consumption involved in growing and transport, reducing the carbon footprint of what you eat.