I just found out about micro greens recently at a local farmer’s market. They were expensive (an small) so I figured I could grow them myself. Yep…they are pretty easy, with a quick reward! Micro Greens can be used as a garnish, in salads, sandwiches, on crackers. They are pretty cute too. Micro Greens is a term used for both individual varieties of “greens” and for mixes of vegetable varieties grown to a height of 1″ to 2″. Use Micro Greens anywhere you might use greens or sprouts.

Micro Greens can be a tasty and nutritious addition to your recession garden. They take little space, and I have some tips an maximizing your crop. Micro Greens can be grown any time of the year, even inside in the winter. Sow seeds and harvest them when the pants are 1″ to 2″ high. I recently bought a spicy mix for .99 that contains: Sawtooth mustard, peppergrass cress, cabbage red acre, mustard red giant, and Radish. Plant outside in the spring, summer or fall.

Micro Greens take about 5-10 days to emerge. Restaurants grow Micro Greens in flats for continual supply year round. Micro Greens have been so successful and popular at my house that I am going to plant new seeds about every two weeks.

Micro Greens ten days after planting. Ready for harvest!

My first crop grew quickly in flower boxes on my balcony. I am in Zone 10, so the weather ranges from 50-80F in April. I am using even less space for my next crop. I am growing my Micro Greens in recycled clear strawberry containers that make excellent “green houses”.

Micro Greens before germination.

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