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Buckwheat microgreens can be a great addition to your diet. Buckwheat isn’t a wheat at all, in fact it derives from the rhubarb and sorrel family. The seeds interestingly are shaped like little pyramids. Their flavor is mild and somewhat of a tangy variety. They work great in smoothies, mixed with salads or used on […]

Our newest addition to our list of microgreens is leeks. If you haven’t tried these, the taste is a combination of onion, garlic, shallot, scallion, chive, and Chinese onion. The spectrum of flavor is more on the sweeter side. Leeks are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin B6, iron and magnesium, and a very

Mixes of microgreens can be beneficial in many ways. Blending different flavors of micros can pair up several varieties to give a unique flavor profile. It also allows an excellent way to combine different nutrient rich micros to make a super charged blend. Farm Doc has several mixes to provide both flavor and nutrition. Our

Sulforphane, sounds like some type of dangerous chemical we wouldn’t want to be exposed to, right? Well this is quite contrary to the truth. It is an exceptionally powerful antioxidant, detoxifier and brain enhancer. It helps in building stronger mitochondria, the power house of all cells, And you don’t have to supplement this phytochemical (bio-active

Pea microgreens or pea shoots are one of the more popular microgreens we grow. Why you ask? Since they have a mild yet sweet flavor, they can be used in many dishes. The pea microgreen is also one of the largest of the microgreens we grow. Since this plant keeps its flavor throughout growth, they

Radish microgreens have been gaining popularity among health-conscious consumers looking to add more superfoods to their diets. Radish micros are loaded with vitamins, and research suggests that these super-nutritious sprouts may be even more effective at preventing cancer than broccoli microgreens. Here’s some of the facts on the health benefits of radish microgreens. Folate, B6

Microgreens are a very unique food. They are versatile and can be used in many different dishes. They also have a great nutrition benefit to get lots of nutrients from a very small food. Lets look at sunflower shoots. Sunflower shoots have a very distinct nutty-like taste. Here are some of their nutrient facts. Zinc:

Microgreens are a great treat that nature has given us. We eat them because they are great as a snack, on a salad, as a salad or blended in a smoothie. However, do we all know the nutrient benefits these little greens pack? Researchers at the University of Maryland, College Park were surprised by the