• Sprouts: Sprouts are the first stage of a seed’s development and generally grow without a growing medium (soil), but are sprouted and rinsed in a sprouting tray, jar, or bag. They are usually eaten soon after the seeds germinate.
• Microgreens: Microgreens typically grow in soil or other growing medium and are the second stage of a plant’s life, where roots establish themselves and the first leaves (called cotyledons) appear. They’re harvested at this stage or just as the true leaves (adult stage leaves) emerge. Plants in the microgreen stage are typically at their peak of flavor intensity and nutritional content.
• Baby Salad Green: Baby greens are allowed to grow for a week or two beyond the microgreen stage when the true leaves have emerged. They’re harvested while they are still juvenile plants. The flavors are much closer to their full adult stage. These greens have had time to pull nutrients out of the soil they are growing in.

• Are an easy way to get extra vegetables in your diet.
• Offer great flavor and freshness.
• Altought they are small, microgreens are packed with vitamins, mineral and antioxidants and offer a wide range of health benefits. In fact, evidence show that microgreens provide up to 40X more vitamins, minerals, and other health-promoting properties per bite when compared to their full-grown counterparts. (according to a study performed by the University of Maryland).
• Are quick, easy and inexpensive to grow.
• Provide intense flavor pops to your food.
• Add vibrant colors to make your dishes more visually appealing.

Sulforaphane has been shown to have anticancer properties in a number of test-tube and animal studies, reducing both the size and number of various types of cancer cells.

Sulforaphane may also prevent cancer cell growth by releasing antioxidant and detoxification enzymes that protect against carcinogens — substances that cause cancer.

Sulforaphane is activated when glucoraphanin comes into contact with myrosinase, a family of enzymes that play a role in the defense response of plants.

Myrosinase enzymes are only released and activated when a plant is damaged. Therefore, cruciferous vegetables must be cut, chopped, or chewed to release myrosinase and activate sulforaphane.

Raw vegetables have the highest levels of sulforaphane. One study found that raw broccoli had ten times more sulforaphane than cooked broccoli. We highly recommend this video.

• The outbreaks of salmonella and e.coli associated with supermarket bought sprouts are scary, but since you are sprouting at home, you are in control, from the cleanliness of the jar, tray, your hands, how often you rinse the seeds and how much ventilation the sprouts get, so the chances of getting food-borne illness with sprouts are greatly reduced.e.
• Microgreens: Microgreens typically grow in soil or other growing medium and are the second stage of a plant’s life, where roots establish themselves and the first leaves (called cotyledons) appear. They’re harvested at this stage or just as the true leaves (adult stage leaves) emerge. Plants in the microgreen stage are typically at their peak of flavor intensity and nutritional content.
• Baby Salad Green: Baby greens are allowed to grow for a week or two beyond the microgreen stage when the true leaves have emerged. They’re harvested while they are still juvenile plants. The flavors are much closer to their full adult stage. These greens have had time to pull nutrients out of the soil they are growing in.

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Difference between root hair and mold

Many people get this confused here is a picture to help you.

The white hairs shown in the above image are  root hairs on Sunflower microgreens and are to be expected. The Mold has a more fuzzy look than root hairs. This fungus was treated with food-grade hydrogen peroxide and disappeared.

You do not need your counter filled to the Brim as a matter of fact they need very little soil but feel free to fill up or top off with everyday potting soil if you desire.

We can’t say 100% no, but for most microgreens varieties, the plants are harvested before gnats can become a problem. I can say that if bugs were a problem Lisa would shut it down. She tends to be scared of most things that move in her direction. (Just ask her about snakes, or bats)

Here’s how to reduce or eliminate the possibility of having fungus gnats affect the soil. Buy a “fresh” bag professional-grade potting mix. By fresh, we mean soil in recently packaged bags. All commercial potting mix is sterilized before being packaged. There are holes in the bags to allow moisture exchange with the soil, so if potting mixes sit too long on the shelves of a store (especially stores that sell soil near their tropical plants), fungus gnats can lay eggs in the bagged soil.

Ask for new bags and don’t buy so much that it sits around in the house.

The second helpful tip is to not overwater any of your plants, including your houseplants. Fungus gnats only occur when very moist soil is available to the insects for an extended period.

Another insect problem is aphids. I’m not sure how they get in, whether it’s from open windows, or they’re brought in from outside on shoes or clothes, but they can infest herb microgreens at times. Especially basil and cilantro. The best way to get rid of aphids is to wash them off the microgreens after you harvest them. Short term microgreens like broccoli, radishes, kohlrabi, kale, etc. never have pest problems.

• Small seeds: 10–12 seeds per square inch
• Medium to large seeds: 6–8 per square inch

Seeding too densely can result in lack of air circulation which increases risk of disease.

Ground covers offer numerous benefits, including:

• Preventing soil erosion.

• Suppressing weed growth.

• Retaining soil moisture.

• Requiring less maintenance compared to grass lawns.

• Providing aesthetic variety with different colors, textures, and heights.

Consider your yard’s sunlight, soil type, moisture levels, climate, and desired purpose (e.g., erosion control, aesthetics, or weed suppression). Ensure the plant is suitable for your USDA Hardiness Zone.

Yes! Ground covers can be an excellent low-maintenance alternative to grass, especially in areas where grass struggles to grow or where eco-friendly options are preferred.

Yes, there are edible ground covers such as Creeping Thyme and low-growing herbs that provide both culinary value and soil protection.

Some varieties, like Creeping Thyme and Irish Moss, can tolerate light foot traffic. Others are more delicate and should be planted away from pathways.

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