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 Microgreens are vegetables or herbs that are harvested at an early stage when the plant first emerges from the soil. They are small in size but packed with healthy benefits and intense flavor. Microgreens are not a vegetable of their own, rather a seedling or a baby version of vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers.  

Microgreens have become increasingly popular in the past handful of years, and a great deal of ongoing research seeks to understand all the health benefits these tiny plants offer. 

Early research has indicated that microgreens contain up to 40% more phytochemicals (beneficial nutrients and components) than their full-grown counterparts.

These superfoods are easy to grow and a great way to get kids involved in growing their own food on a small scale. Kids enjoy sprinkling these little kid-sized leaves onto their own salads or sandwiches. Some microgreens boast bolder flavors than their full-sized counterparts, so be sure to taste before adding a whole handful. A little may go a long way.

Since microgreens are small and tender, it's easy to add them to recipes to take full advantage of their nutritional power. Given their small size and high water content, it's not recommended to cook microgreens, but don't forget to wash them before eating them..