Everything you need to know about microgreens, their benefits, different types, how to grow them easily at home and how to harvest those properly.
Do you have little space like a windowsill or small balcony which only gets a few hours of direct sunlight? And you also don't have any prior experience of gardening, but you still want to grow your own vegetables? There is only one solution of it - grow microgreens! Microgreens are the baby plants when the first leaves (also known as cotyledon leaves) have developed, that is just after the sprouting. Depending on the varieties, they can range from 1 to 3 inches long including leaves and the stem. They are usually harvested very soon after the sprouting (7 to 12 days) and can be eaten as the baby leaves along with the stem. There are tons of vegetables which can be grown as microgreens, to name a few among them - Cauliflower, Broccoli, Cabbage, Radish, Watercress, Lettuce, Chicory, Radicchio, Carrot, Fennel, Dill, Celery, Garlic, Onion, Leek, Amaranth, Swiss chard, Beet, Spinach, Cucumber, Squash, Chickpeas, Beans, Lentils such as mustard and many more. They are excellent choice for garnishing soups, salads, sandwiches, omelettes and various hot dishes.
Microgreens are very easy, convenient, cheap and fast to grow, very low maintenance, they don't require any fertilizer or pesticide-fungicide or any fancy equipment. They can be grown any time of the year. And along with all these, microgreens are packed with nutrients like potassium, iron, zinc, copper, magnesium, also contains higher amount of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants which are very beneficial for your health and also add an aromatic flavor to your food content. Given that they are easy to grow at home, they are the most cost-effective way to boost your immunity, microgreens are rapidly gaining popularity as a superfood in our kitchen garden.
This video is all about the microgreens - what are those, which varieties to grow and which varieties to avoid, how to grow them easily at your home and many more.
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