Microgreens
Did you know that size isn't always proportional to power, especially when it comes to plants? Microgreens, the tiny counterparts of fully grown vegetables, are living proof of this fact. Despite their diminutive size, these young vegetable greens pack a powerful nutritional punch.
Microgreens are harvested just after the first true leaves have developed, a stage when they are bursting with concentrated vitamins and antioxidants. Studies have shown that these tiny greens can contain up to 40 times more essential nutrients compared to their mature counterparts.
Whether it's vitamin C for a healthy immune system, vitamin K for bone health, or antioxidants for protecting your cells, microgreens are a treasure trove of essential micronutrients. Adding these to your diet could be a simple yet impactful step towards a healthier lifestyle.
Microgreens are harvested just after the first true leaves have developed, a stage when they are bursting with concentrated vitamins and antioxidants. Studies have shown that these tiny greens can contain up to 40 times more essential nutrients compared to their mature counterparts.
Whether it's vitamin C for a healthy immune system, vitamin K for bone health, or antioxidants for protecting your cells, microgreens are a treasure trove of essential micronutrients. Adding these to your diet could be a simple yet impactful step towards a healthier lifestyle.
Common Nutritional Benefits
- Vitamin C: This vital nutrient plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy immune system. It also aids in collagen production, which helps wound healing and keeps your skin, bones, and connective tissues healthy. Plus, Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect your cells against free radical damage.
- Vitamin K: Known for its role in blood clotting, Vitamin K also helps maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of heart disease.
- Vitamin A: This fat-soluble vitamin supports vision health and immune function. It also plays a vital role in promoting healthy growth and reproduction.
- Vitamin E: This antioxidant helps protect your cells from damage. It also supports a strong immune system and healthy skin and eyes.
- Folate (B9): Folate is essential for DNA synthesis and cell division, making it especially important during periods of rapid growth, like pregnancy and childhood. It also works with vitamins B-12 and C to help the body break down, use, and create new proteins.
- Iron: This vital mineral is needed to make hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body. Iron also helps maintain healthy skin, hair, and nails.
- Potassium: An electrolyte that's essential for maintaining fluid balance in the body, potassium also helps regulate heart function and blood pressure.
- Zinc: This mineral supports a healthy immune system, wound healing, and your sense of taste and smell. It also plays a role in DNA synthesis and protein production.
Available
Each microgreen not only has different tastes reminiscent to their fully grown flavor, but they also have different nutritional values. Patapsco Farm produces single species growths and multipacks tailored for specific wellness goals.
All varieties are harvested 7-21 days from seed to produce a microgreen.
*Kohlrabi
*Salad Mix
*Dark Opal Basil
*Broccoli
*Amaranth
*Nasturtium
*Mustard Greens
*Leeks
*Beets
*Heart Health Mix
*Immune Support Mix
*Sunflower
*Kohlrabi
*Salad Mix
*Dark Opal Basil
*Broccoli
*Amaranth
*Nasturtium
*Mustard Greens
*Leeks
*Beets
*Heart Health Mix
*Immune Support Mix
*Sunflower