LITTLE PLANT POWER: The health benefits of microgreens

WHAT ARE MICROGREENS?

We get asked this a lot at our farmers markets-- and we’re happy to share with you how microgreens differ from sprouts and full-sized vegetables!

Microgreens are the shoots or seedlings of vegetable plants that have been grown for just 14-17 days-- and they’re more nutrient-dense than full-sized vegetables as a result. These tiny plants are super rich in vitamins and other essential nutrients…and unlike sprouts, microgreens are actually grown in soil! 

The organic microgreens at AZ-Ranch are grown in rich soil crafted right here on our own family farm under the beautiful California sun because we’re firm believers in keeping our products and processes as natural as possible. In fact, we feed our flock of ducks our leftover microgreens and then compost their manure, making for natural, sustainable soil for our organic microgreens to grow in!

We grow our microgreens in a special greenhouse to create the perfect climate for them to grow in year round-- so you can benefit from these nutrient-dense, healthy little plants even during our colder months! Come visit our farmers markets and check out our selection of organic microgreens for yourself!


FLAVORFUL, POWERFUL HEALTH BENEFITS

AZ-Ranch grows MORE THAN A DOZEN different kinds of delicious, organic, nutrient-rich microgreens!

SUNFLOWER 

  • Crunchy with a nutty, fresh taste

  • Rich in vitamins A, B complex, D, and E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus

DAIKON RADISH 

  • Leafy and crunchy!

  • Excellent source of vitamins A, B, C, E, & K, folic acid, niacin, potassium, iron, phosphorus, pantothenic acid, calcium, magnesium, zinc, carotenes

ARUGULA 

  • Has a strong, peppery flavor that’s slightly buttery and cabbage-like

  • Rich in vitamins A and C, calcium, iron, and phosphorus

PEAS 

  • Crunchy, sweet and fresh— tastes just like peas!

  • Rich in vitamins A and C, calcium, iron, and phosphorus

BROCCOLI

  • Strong brassica flavor!

  • Excellent source of Antioxidants, fiber, Vitamins A,C, and B-complex, calcium, potassium and copper

KALE

  • Strong broccoli flavor that’s nutty and rich!

  • Rich with antioxidants, fiber, iron, copper, and vitamins A, C, and K

CILANTRO

  • Full, crisp cilantro flavor!

  • Excellent source of vitamins A and C, calcium, iron, and phosphorus

RED AND WHITE MUSTARD

  • Mustard flavor with mild spice

  • Rich with antioxidants, fiber, Vitamins A,C, E, and K

CABBAGE

  • Strong brassica broccoli flavor; fresh, crisp and light!

  • Great source of beta-carotenes, iron and vitamins C, K and E

BUCKWHEAT

  • Citrus-like flavor with tarty and tangy undertones

  • Rich in vitamins B, C, and K, folic acid, and fiber


PERSIAN CRESS

  • Intense peppery taste with a hint of sweet!

  • Great source of vitamins B, C and K, folic acid and fiber

BEETS

  • Sweet, earthy flavor similar to a Swiss chard microgreen

  • Rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, protein and vitamins A, B, C, E, and K


Visit our farmers markets this week and taste a sample of our nutrient-rich, tasty organic microgreens!


Alex Zadeh