Microgreens that are super easy to grow

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Jan 15, 2024

Aakanksha Sharma

Grow microgreens at home

Microgreens are tiny, little plants that are not just super aesthetic to look at but they are also super nutritious and make amazing additions to your salads and sandwiches. Growing microgreens isnt just great for your garden but also for your kitchen, food and home.

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Broccoli

Broccoli microgreens are extremely easy to grow and give your food a mild and slightly peppery flavour. The microgreen seeds can be harvested in just 10-12 days when the first true leaves appear.

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Radish

Another fast-growing microgreens that have a crunchy, spicy kick and will add to the flavour of your dishes are Radish microgreens. Harvest them in 7-10 days when they reach a couple of inches in height and you are good to go.

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Sunflower

Sunflower microgreens have a nutty flavour and a rich nutrient profile. They are great to add in salads and sandwiches for an extra crunch and are also ready for harvest in 10-14 days when the first leaves emerge.

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Pea shoots

Pea shoot microgreens are one of the easiest to grow and have a sweet flavour. Pea shoots are super sweet and tender and can be added to salads. Harvest them in about 7-10 days when they reach a height of 3-4 inches.

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Lettuce

Lettuce is the perfect salad veggie and lettuce microgreens are also great for sandwiches and crunchy salads. Offering a mild and fresh taste, these microgreens can be harvested when the leaves are approximately 2 inches tall, usually in 7-10 days.

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Cilantro

Cilantro microgreens have an intense flavour and aroma and make a perfect garnish for various dishes. These can also be grown and harvested easily, sometimes as early as 7 days. Just make sure they have a height of at least 2-3 inches.

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Kale

Nutrient-dense and slightly peppery, kale microgreens are ready for harvest when the first true leaves appear, typically within a week or maybe even less.

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Cabbage

With a mild flavour and amazing crunch, cabbage microgreens are one of the healthiest to grow in your home garden. Cabbage microgreens add an amazing flavour to your salads and you can also add them to your leafy veggies.

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Basil

The seeds of basil microgreens are pretty readily available and they are both fragrant and delicious. Basil microgreens are an excellent addition to pasta, pizzas and your fusion dishes and can be harvested as early as 10/12 days.

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Arugula

While not many people like Arugula for their strong, leafy taste, the microgreens have a peppery and tangy flavour, making them perfect for salads or sandwiches. You can easily harvest them in about 7-10 days.

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Beet

With beautiful pink stems and dark green leaves, the beet microgreens have an earthy flavour which adds an amazing touch to your cooked vegetables. These microgreens are ready for harvest in about a week.

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