BERLIN GREEN presents - Microgreens!
Microgreens are small, young germinated plants, that are grown from seeds and can be harvested after about 5 - 8 days when they are only a few centimeters tall. These small plants can be eaten raw and are often referred to as superfoods, as they offer high nutrient density and health benefits.
Since Microgreens are essentially sprouts, shoots, and young plants of various edible vegetables, they have a much higher concentration of nutrients and vitamins than mature plants. They therefore contain everything the plant needs to enable strong growth.
But what exactly are sprouts, shoots, and greens?
When seeds germinate and the popped seeds develop delicate roots, they are called sprouts. When the cotyledons then unfold, these sprouts become shoots. Only when actual green leaves with the leaf pigment chlorophyll have formed, are they called greens. This is then also referred to as "Microgreen".
Another distinction occurs during harvesting, as shoots are harvested with their roots, and with Microgreens, only the green, above-ground part of the plant is harvested.
The benefits of Microgreens are numerous.
They are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other nutrients that are important for a healthy and balanced diet. Furthermore, they can help reduce the risk of certain diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
Some might know Microgreens in the form of cress on bread and butter. A delicious snack that still enjoys some popularity today. However, Microgreens are also excellent as a topping on sandwiches of any kind, on salads, and even in pesto these small plants find use. True all-rounders, in other words.
Most Microgreens grow within a few days and should ideally be harvested when they are between 5 - 12 days old.
If they exceed this age, the nutrient content decreases significantly, as the plants need these for their growth.
Furthermore, direct processing after harvesting is recommended.
With the new insert for our GreenBox and our Microgreen pads, this is now also very easy to do at home.
The attachments for the Microgreens come in a modular design and can simply be placed on top of the PlantPlug inserts. This way you can grow either exclusively or only half Microgreens.
Our Microgreens come in a chocolate bar format. Each pad corresponds approximately to the daily requirement of one to two people. This way, with each pad, you easily get your daily dose of vitamins.
With the optimized conditions in the GreenBox, the first seeds germinate within just a few hours!
We offer the following varieties:
- Radish:
Peppery and extra crunchy with plenty of manganese, vitamin K, vitamin A & vitamin C.
- Mustard:
Pungent and mustard-flavored, and with calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamin C & K
- Broccoli:
Slightly crunchy, firm and mildly bitter with manganese, magnesium, vitamin C & K
- Rocket:
Peppery and pungent, with manganese, magnesium, iron, folic acid, vitamin B6 & C
Overall, Microgreens are a great addition to a healthy diet and an easy way to incorporate more nutrients into your diet. Although small, they offer a variety of health benefits and are easy to grow and harvest.
Our 🌱 Microgreens 🌱 are here! Get your daily dose of vitamins! 💪
We wish you much fun and success with growing your Microgreens!
