Restock Dates: Please see our Farm Blog where we post our weekly newsletter for the latest updates

Are You Interested In "MICROGREENS"?

written by

Ben Simmons

posted on

October 28, 2021

Our oldest son Eric is interested in growing Microgreens and would like feedback from Nature's Gourmet Farm customers to get a fell for interest for them.

Here is information from a flyer Eric put together. Packaging will most likely be a clamshell type container.

What are Microgreens?
Microgreens are the highly nutritious seedlings of edible full-sized plants, typically 7-14 days old
Microgreens are NOT sprouts—sprouts are slightly younger and eaten with the root. Microgreens are harvested from the base of the stem.

Why choose Microgreens?

• Nutrient-dense—contains 4-40 times more nutrients than their adult counterparts
• Many varieties high in
o Vitamins C, E, and K
o Cancer-fighting compounds--sulforaphane, beta-carotene, lutein, phenolic compounds and more
o Essential nutrients such as Iron, potassium, zinc, and calcium
• Diverse flavors enhance and complement food—ranging from spicy to nutty to sweet
• Colorful and add appeal to otherwise bland dishes
• Easy to use and goes great in many foods, including:
o Soups
o Salads
o Pizza
o Smoothies
o Tacos and burritos
o Stir fry
o Omelets
o Juicing
o Sandwiches
o Pancakes
o Fajitas
o Even desserts!
• Locally-grown, Natural and Sustainable
• Typically non-GMO and produced without herbicides or pesticides
• Little to no waste—the roots and soil can be composted and reused
• Many are gluten-free!

Microgreens are a superfood!

Eric will be responsible for receiving and filling orders that we may be able to deliver during the regular Nature's Gourmet Farm deliveries.

So, if this is something you would be interested in, please reply with your comments and or questions.

As always, we thank you for rewarding our hard work with your trust and support.

More from the blog

MS Ag Commissioner Visits NGF

Commissioner Andy Gipson Visits NGF - Monday, Commissioner Gipson (Andy) visited our farm for the third time. First, was after he was appointed and Senator Hill and I were working to increase the poultry exemption for Mississippi. The second time was after we built the USDA poultry processing plant that Andy supported our LWT Grant which helped fund about 50% of the cost. This visit was to support Andy’s efforts to both support existing farmers as well as encourage more people to farm and help feed our citizens.

Amazing Recognition

Amazing Recognition 2025 #12 Best Blogger! – A site titled FeedSpot recently released what they describe as the best Regenerative Agriculture blogs from thousands of blogs on the web and ranked by relevancy, authority, social media followers & freshness. We are amazed that Nature’s Gourmet Farm blog ranked #12 out of the top 30 blogs recognized.

Farm Improvements

Farm Improvements – Fresh water is a necessity for raising healthy animals on pasture. Until recently, we used an ICB tote on a small tralier that we would refill from our well. During the summer the frequency greatly increases in order to keep the chickens hydrated. So, I called my buddy at Southern Pipe and ordered pipe, fittings, etc. and then rented a trencher for May 16th to install 2,700 feet of 1.25 inch PVC pipe. Along the line we added 15 Plasson Quick Coupler Valves that we will hook to as we move the animals through our pastures.