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Can Microgreens Make You Sick?
Marty, my next-door neighbor, has been eating my microgreens for months now, and he calls me up last week and asks out of the blue, “Hey Andrew, can microgreens make you sick?”
Turns out, he had read an article that mold on microgreens was common. He just wanted to know are microgreens food-safe and do growers have to follow government standards.
Ten Microgreens for Raising Healthy Rabbits, Hamsters, Chipmunks, and Guinea Pigs
I was talking with my cousin Geoff the other day about the health benefits of microgreens, and he asked me, “What are ten microgreens for raising healthy rabbits?
What Do Microgreens Taste Like?
Discover the diverse taste profiles of microgreens. From sweet basil, earthy beet to spicy radish, explore the healthiest microgreens to grow and the best ones to eat!
Proper Microgreens Airflow: Without it, They Wilt and Mold
During the first few months of starting JPure Farms, we spent a lot of time fussing about microgreens airflow.
If you grow microgreens indoors (greenhouse, vertical or container farm, micro-urban farm, basement urban garden, or windowsill), then microgreens airflow and ventilation are essential considerations.
247 Patents Certain to Influence Your Microgreens Business
According to Yahoo Finance, the global Microgreens market will reach $3.7 billion by 2030, and the US market will reach $960 million by 2030. Whether you’re a basement or garage-based start-up, a Certified B corporation like AeroFarms, or any entity in between, these numbers present you with a huge opportunity.
Growing Microgreens At Home in Containers
It all started when we ordered house salads. On top was a garnish of arugula microgreens, crisp, green, and with a nutty flavor that left a hint of sweet peppers. While at dinner with my sister-in-law Lisa last Friday, she asked me, “How do I start growing microgreens at home?”
Arugula Microgreens: A Delicious Way to Get Your Vitamins and Minerals
How could I be talking about connoisseur coffee and arugula microgreens in the same sentence? Let’s do some math. One pound of the very best coffee in the world will cost you USD 70 ex shipping. One pound (16 one-ounce boxes) of arugula microgreens will set you back USD 107! “What?!” you say.
Why Eat Microgreens?
My wife and son love to watch the Food Network together. They’re always looking for new foods and new ways to cook. One Saturday afternoon, they called me to watch an episode about cooking with microgreens.
Wednesday Microgreens Minute: December 23, 2020
Self-driving cars are almost here. But did you know about self-growing farms? New Zealand based Autogrow has entered the EU market in the Netherlands, and big things are about to happen. Did you know that the Netherlands has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as a leader in efficient and sustainable agriculture? And did you know they are the second-largest exporter of agricultural products in the world, after the USA?
Microgreens vs. Baby Greens: It’s A Split Decision
My sister-in-law called me last week to ask me about microgreens versus baby greens.
The family was moving to a more plant-based diet.
She was making a superfood salad and wanted to know whether to use microgreens or baby greens.
She knew I was growing microgreens.
Which would be better?
Urban Farming, Including Microgreens, Accounts For 15 to 20 Percent of the World’s Food
The benefits of city-based agriculture go far beyond nutrition.
Growing Your Own Food Is Big Business
According to Garden Research, more American households (77%) are gardening than ever before, and increasingly the face of that gardener is a young one. The organization found in its recent national survey that the 18 to 34 age group reached an all-time gardening high.
Two high school buddies with no farming background have turned microgreens into a business.
Dave Demerling and Roberto Meza are prime examples of the kind of people Colorado Agriculture Commissioner Kate Greenberg and her staff are trying to cultivate as they pursue their major initiatives.
These 5 Start-Ups Are Revolutionizing The Concept Of Urban Farming In India
Growing urbanization has pushed farms out of the towns to the peripheries. But a new breed of farmers is taking farming by storm by helping us harvest superfoods sans chemicals and pesticides in our kitchen. Meet some of the urban farmers from around the country who ensure that these tiny shoots or microgreens provide a palate full of health, wealth and goodness.
Back to the Roots Launches Organic Microgreens Grow Kit
Back to the Roots has announced the launch of its new Organic Microgreens Grow Kit, available nationwide at Lowe’s, Target, Whole Foods, and online at BacktotheRoots.com. The organic food and gardening company introduces this new line as part of its mission to inspire families and kids across the US to reconnect with food and experience […]
Family launches microgreen business to stay home with their daughter
Cate and Kevin Keller first fell in love with microgreens when they realized it was a healthy food that appealed to the otherwise picky eating habits of their little daughter, Kingsley, age three. The family puts microgreens on everything. They throw it into soup as a noodle substitute or chop it in a bowl drizzled […]
