Question 1

Where can I buy Mike Grown Microgreens?

Accepted Answer

You can purchase our greens every Saturday at Old Beach Farmers Market in Virginia Beach from 9-12

Kings Grant Farmers Market on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 4-7pm.

And you will soon be able to purchase your greens direct though our website!

Question 2

How long do microgreens stay fresh?

Accepted Answer

It all depends on the variety and how strict you follow our care instructions. Typically, microgreens can remain fresh from 7-10 days. Here's a link to our Microgreens Care Guide.

Question 3

Do microgreens really have the health benefits that you state on your website?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! If you research the health benefits of microgreens, you'll find a plethora of studies that show how powerful these little greens are. Think about it...These are just the small version of the larger plant but with up to 40x more nutrients, so whenever you read about the health benefits of other vegetables, it applies to microgreens as well!

Question 4

Are your greens organic?

Accepted Answer

We are not certified organic growers. Our growing method is considered organic because we don't use any fertilizers, pesticides or soil that might be contaminated. Plus we only use Non-GMO seeds and purified water. So technically, it is organic growing, BUT not every seed we purchase is organic. Some of the seed varieties are not available as organic. We try our best to only purchase organic seeds but even if they are not organic, rest knowing that they are all Non-GMO seeds grown in an organic way! So it's as close to organic as you can possibly get. It's actually considered veganic.

Question 5

How do I know if my microgreens are spoiled because I've had them for too long?

Accepted Answer

There are a few ways to tell that your microgreens are about to expire and should be either thrown away.

1) The leaves begin to shrivel up. Once you see this happening, it means the water content of the microgreens is no longer existent. Basically, they are losing their nutrients. You can still consume them at this stage but they won't taste as fresh or provide that nutritional punch that you're looking for.

2) They begin to smell really bad. As with all produce, once they start to decay, they give off a foul odor. Keep in mind, that some microgreens don't smell that great, to begin with. For instance, take broccoli. It's one of the most powerful microgreens but the smell isn't much to be desired. So don't think it's bad just because it smells a bit. You should be able to smell the difference of decaying produce and ones that just don't smell great based on the particular variety.

3) The stems become mushy. This is usually where decay begins. Too much moisture can decay any produce so when watering your grow pad, make sure not to submerge it up to the stems. Only the bottom of the grow pad should be in the water.

Question 6

Can you freeze microgreens?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can freeze microgreens, but it is not recommended.

When you freeze any plants or vegetables, they can lose 40% to 60% of their nutrients, therefore we highly recommend dehydrating your microgreens instead. Dehydrating results in a nutrient loss of only 3-5% and retains flavors better than canning or freezing. You can use the dehydrated microgreens in smoothies or sprinkle on your food for an extra kick of flavor and nutrients.

Question 7

Do microgreens need to be washed before eating them?

Accepted Answer

According to the USDA (United States Agriculture Department), it is recommended that all produce should be rinsed before consumption. Our microgreens are grown in a sterile environment, so we feel rinsing is not mandatory.

If you feel more comfortable rinsing your microgreens before consumption, please do so by giving them a very quick rinse with filtered water. Try not to soak your microgreens when washing them as rinsing your microgreens will wash off any seed hulls as well as any coco coir that you might have cut off when you harvested them.

The coco coir won't hurt you if consumed, but it sure isn't tasty and has zero nutritional value.

Question 8

How should I cut my microgreens?

Accepted Answer

We recommend cutting your microgreens with a sharp scissor roughly 3/8" above the pad or just above the micro root hairs.
This reduces waste so you get the most out of your microgreens purchase.

There are plenty of nutrients in those stems so don't just consume the leaves of your microgreens!

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