Growing Micro Greens

Instructor: Stephanie Hopcraft

Dark Hill Farm Manager

Micro GreensNot a Sprout, Not Yet a Vegetable

• Require a soil-like medium and sunlight

• Eaten with cotyledons, or with true leaves

• Ready in 1 -4 weeks

Vs. Sprouts

• Ready to eat in 48 hours to

• Seed, root, and shoot are consumed

Nutrition

Micro greens have higher levels of nutrients and vitamins than their mature counterparts.

Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry

Scientific Analysis at University of Maryland

Add texture to a salad, delicate or strong flavors to accent a main course

Juice

Supplies

Seed Starting Mix

Pots, Trays, Plastic Containers– With or without drainage

– Uncovered or Plastic Dome

Tamp, Sow, Cover

Seed Options• Germination in less than 2 weeks• Buy in Bulk• Harvest with Sharp Scissors

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Recipes