What are Microgreens?
"There's a shift happening - a return to real food."
Definition
Microgreens are young, edible seedlings of vegetables and herbs, harvested at their peak of nutrition and flavor. Despite their small size, they are packed with concentrated nutrients and intense taste, making them a powerhouse addition to any meal. Grown in just 7–21 days, microgreens are tender, vibrant, and bursting with life, offering a fresh and natural way to enhance your diet.
Nutritional Value & Density
Microgreens are not just tiny versions of full-grown plants—they are nutrient-dense superfoods. Studies show that these miniature greens can contain up to 40 times more vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants than their mature counterparts. This means a small handful of microgreens delivers the same, if not more, essential nutrients than a full serving of mature vegetables. Rich in vitamins C, E, and K, as well as essential minerals and phytonutrients, microgreens are a simple yet powerful way to support immune function, heart health, digestion, and overall well-being.
How to Use Microgreens
Microgreens are incredibly versatile and can be easily added to almost any meal, snack, or drink to boost flavor, texture, and nutrition. Sprinkle them over salads, soups, and omelets for a fresh, vibrant touch. Use them as a nutrient-packed topping for sandwiches, wraps, and avocado toast, or mix them into smoothies and fresh juices for an extra dose of vitamins and minerals. They also make an elegant and flavorful garnish for pastas, grain bowls, and even homemade pizzas. Whether blended into dips, folded into scrambled eggs, or simply enjoyed as a crunchy snack, microgreens are a delicious and effortless way to increase your daily nutrient intake while elevating the taste of your favorite dishes.
Why Microgreens?
Why Now?
In today’s world, food has become more about convenience than nourishment. Highly processed, mass-produced, and chemically altered foods have taken over our plates, leading to increased health issues, chronic diseases, and a lack of real nutrition. Our soil is depleted, our food is losing its natural value, and our bodies are paying the price. It’s time for a change.
People everywhere are waking up to the reality that what we eat today determines the health of our future and our children’s future. There’s a shift happening—a return to real food, clean eating, and a rejection of everything artificial, modified, and unnatural. Microgreens fit perfectly into this movement, offering a pure, unaltered source of nutrition straight from nature.
Why Wildroots?
At Wildroots Farm & Home, we are more than just growers—we are a family on a mission to bring health and vitality back to our community. We grow our microgreens with care, using only organic, sustainable, and chemical-free practices, ensuring you get the purest, freshest, and most nutrient-packed greens available. When you choose us, you’re not just buying food—you’re investing in your health, supporting local farmers, and taking a stand against the industrialized food system. Join us in this movement toward better living, one microgreen at a time.
