What are Sprouts and Microgreens?
What are Sprouts and Microgreens?
MICROGREENS - good things come in small
packages. They provide more nutrition than mature greens. Small, young,
and mighty, that’s why they call microgreens SUPERFOODS. These tiny
vegetables burst with rich, leafy flavors from spicy to sweet, and their
nutritional power exceeds that of mature versions. Studies show that
microgreens contain four to forty times the nutrients in mature
vegetables. Most varieties are rich in potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium, and
copper. They are also an excellent source of antioxidants and a wider array of
polyphenols. Use them in place of the adult version in dishes, garnish them on
salads and soups, add them to sandwiches, or blend them into smoothies. The
taste is simply great and so potent that a handful goes a long way. They are
undoubtedly a healthy addition to your diet.
Different Kinds of Microgreens:
The most popular varieties are produced using seeds from the
following plant families:
Amaryllidaceae family: Includes chives, garlic, leeks, and onions.
Apiaceae family: Includes carrot, celery, dill, and fennel.
Asteraceae family: Includes chicory, endive, lettuce, and
radicchio.
Brassicaceae family: Includes arugula, broccoli, cabbage,
cauliflower, radish, and watercress.
Cucurbitaceae family: Includes cucumbers, melons, and squashes.
Lamiaceae family: Includes most common herbs like mint, basil,
rosemary, sage, and oregano.
Poaceae family: Includes grasses and cereals like barley, corn,
rice, oats, and wheatgrass. As well as legumes, including beans, chickpeas, and
lentils.
Amaranthaceae family: Includes amaranth, beets,
chard, quinoa, and spinach.
What is the difference between Sprouts and Microgreens?
Microgreens are typically slightly larger than sprouts,
harvested just above the soil level. They already produce their true
leaves, which sprouts do not yet have. Both sprouts and microgreens are
easy-to-grow, four-season indoor crops. If sunny windows are unavailable for microgreens, they require only a few tools, including trays, seeds, soil, and grow lights.
Sprouts require only a jar and a straining lid. Microgreens
typically take 8 to 14 days from seedling to being table-ready, while sprouts
can be ready in 5 to 6 days. Organic and natural, they are easy to harvest and
provide easy access to fresh vegetables at every meal. Soil2savory
encourages every household to grow sprouts and microgreens.
Reference:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/267354000_Microgreens_Assessment_of_Nutrient_Concentrations
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