Wren's Cottage Farm - Organic Microgreens
Add a nutritional hit to your salads, smoothies, gourmet sandwiches etc, with these spicy and earthy microgreens. Sold as a 2 pot pack with one mustard and one brassica variety they will also serve as a beautiful garnish to any dish. Ready for self harvest with a scissors, cut just above the soil line and wash carefully as you would salad, before serving. Supplied in a compostable pot, in peat free compost.
What are microgreens?
Microgreens are the seedlings of vegetables and herbs. Once the seed of a herb or vegetable begins to grow, it is considered a sprout. Once the sprout begins to grow, the baby plant is considered a microgreen.
The flavour of microgreens depends on the plant they come from. It can range from mild to tangy, spicy or peppery. Microgreens can be grown from any herb or vegetable. Some of the most popularly consumed microgreens include radish, beetroot, broccoli and kale.
Possible health benefits
Studies suggest that microgreens may contain high concentrations of nutrients compared with mature vegetables and herbs.
Due to their high antioxidant content, microgreens are considered a functional food, a food that promotes health or prevents disease.
Tips to incorporate more microgreens into a diet
• using them as a topping for salads and soups
• tossing a small handful into a smoothie or juice before blending
• using them as a garnish alongside any main dish
• placing microgreens on top of a flatbread or pizza after cooking
• adding microgreens into an omelette or frittata
• replacing lettuce with microgreens on a burger, sandwich or tacos
Shelf Life: 7 Days
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Nut Free
Wheat Free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Organic