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MicrogreensMicrogreens Myths: 9 Things People Get Wrong
Nine common microgreens myths, busted: 40 times more nutritious, they regrow, they need special lights, sprouts and microgreens are the same, and more.
SproutsMoldy Sprouts or Root Hairs? How to Tell and What to Do
Is it moldy sprouts or harmless root hairs? A simple rinse test, what real mold looks and smells like, what to do with a moldy batch, and how to prevent it.
Salad · 25 minSprouted Chickpea Salad With Fresh Herbs
A bright sprouted chickpea salad with parsley, mint, cucumber, tomato, red onion and a lemon-garlic dressing. High in protein, vegan and great for meal prep.
MicrogreensMicrogreens for Weight Loss: Fact or Fiction?
Do microgreens help with weight loss? What mouse studies found, why they're low in calories, and realistic ways microgreens fit a weight-loss diet.
SproutsSprouting Problems: Slimy, Smelly or Not Sprouting? Here's the Fix
Common sprouting problems and fixes: seeds not sprouting, slimy or smelly sprouts, mold vs root hairs, bitter taste, hard beans, and sprouts that spoil fast.
Dip · 30 minSprouted Chickpea Hummus
Creamy sprouted chickpea hummus made with home-sprouted chickpeas, tahini, lemon and garlic. The chickpeas are simmered first for a smooth, safe dip. Vegan.
MicrogreensMicrogreens and Gut Health
Microgreens and gut health: what mouse studies found on red cabbage microgreens and gut bacteria, the broccoli sprout bowel study, fiber, and how to eat them.
SproutsSoaking Seeds for Sprouting: Times for Every Seed
How long to soak seeds for sprouting: a chart of soak times by seed, why some seeds must not be soaked, and how over-soaking ruins a batch.
Main dish · 20 minBroccoli Sprouts Stir-Fry With Cashews and Sesame
A quick broccoli sprouts stir-fry with broccoli florets, peppers, cashews and a ginger-sesame sauce. Sprouts go in last for crunch. Vegan, 20 minutes.
MicrogreensMicrogreens and Your Immune System
Can microgreens support your immune system? The vitamins they contain (C, E, A), what research shows and doesn't, and how to fit them into a healthy diet.
MicrogreensHow to Start a Microgreens Business From Home
How to start a small microgreens business from home: check local rules, set up a grow rack, choose crops that sell, find customers, and package and deliver.
Breakfast · 45 minSprouted Idli With Whole Black Gram
Sprouted idli made with sprouted whole black gram (urad) and idli rice, fermented overnight and steamed. Soft, protein-rich South Indian breakfast.
MicrogreensMicrogreen Mixes: Flavour Combinations That Work
How to make a microgreen mix: which crops grow well together in one tray, 6 flavour combinations to try, and when to grow separately and blend after harvest.
MicrogreensMicrogreens Packaging: Keeping Greens Fresh for Sale
Microgreens packaging options compared: clamshells, compostable boxes, bags and living trays. How to pack, label and keep microgreens fresh for market or customers.
MicrogreensBuckwheat Microgreens: How to Grow Them
How to grow buckwheat microgreens (buckwheat lettuce): hulled vs unhulled seed, soaking, seed per tray, weighted blackout and harvest. Plus a fagopyrin note.
Lunch · 10 minAlfalfa Sprout Wrap With Avocado and Tomato
A fresh alfalfa sprout wrap with hummus, avocado, tomato, cucumber and carrot. A 10-minute vegan lunch that packs well, plus protein add-ins.
MicrogreensTurnip Microgreens: How to Grow Them
How to grow turnip microgreens in 8 to 12 days: seed per tray, a short soak, blackout, light and harvest. A mild, peppery brassica with pink-purple stems.
Breakfast · 7 minAlfalfa Sprouts Avocado Toast With Chili Flakes
Alfalfa sprouts avocado toast in 5 minutes: smashed avocado, lemon, chili flakes and a pile of fresh sprouts on toasted sourdough. Plus easy topping ideas.
MicrogreensKale Microgreens: How to Grow Them and Which Variety to Choose
How to grow kale microgreens in 10 to 14 days: seed per tray, soaking, blackout, light and harvest. Green vs red kale, and how to eat them.
Salad · 13 minSprout Salad (Easy, 10 Minutes)
An easy sprouts salad with mung bean, lentil and chickpea sprouts, tomato, cucumber, onion, lemon and spices. Ready in 10 minutes, serves 2 to 3.
MicrogreensMicrogreens vs Mature Greens (and Spinach and Kale): The Numbers
Microgreens vs mature greens: what the USDA microgreen study found, red cabbage microgreens vs red cabbage, and how they compare to spinach and kale.
MicrogreensMustard Microgreens: How to Grow and Use Them
How to grow mustard microgreens in 8 to 12 days: which varieties to pick, seed per tray, soaking, light and harvest. Plus easy ways to use their heat.
Soup · 30 minAdzuki Bean Sprout Soup With Miso and Tofu
A warming adzuki bean soup made with sprouted adzuki beans, miso, tofu, mushrooms and greens. Light, savoury and ready in 30 minutes. Vegan.
MicrogreensCilantro Microgreens: How to Grow Them
How to grow cilantro microgreens: split vs whole seed, soaking, seed per tray, a longer blackout, and harvest in 16 to 28 days. Plus how to use them.