Thanks to a resurgence in the popularity of microgreens, more and more people are growing these nutritionally potent plants for personal use, and some have even started growing commercially. We recently sat down with a few folks who grow microgreens, from hobby to commercial, here's what we found out about these tiny greens.
What are the best plants to grow as microgreens from home?
Microgreens have been around for a long time, but they're enjoying a resurgence lately, thanks to some forward-thinking businesses, chefs and growers alike.
As recent growing trends point to more millennials wanting to control the food they put in their bodies, there's a movement towards creating indoor herb and vegetable gardens. These trends don't just apply to the younger generation, as older Americans are also exploring an alternative to food laced with chemicals and herbicides by supplementing what they buy at the grocery store with foods they can grow at home.
Thanksgiving is a time-honored tradition in the US, an annual national holiday marked by religious observances and a traditional meal, typically including turkey. The holiday commemorates a harvest festival celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1621. It's also a public acknowledgment or celebration of divine goodness.