Introduction to our microgreens
Our microgreens are produced in our clean vertical farm where we control the environment. We select the best non genetically modified (non GM) seeds from all over the world.
Microgreens are young and tasty vegetables that fall between what you know as sprouts and baby leaf vegetables often called salad leaves. Microgreens have an intense flavour and have a high concentration of nutrients. They come in a wide variety of colours, tastes and textures. They are real vegetables just grown in miniature allowing them to be rich in healthy minerals whilst packing a real nutrient punch. When we look at vegetables, we all remember our parents telling us to eat up our veggies as they are good for us, well microgreens contain much higher levels of healthy nutrients than the full sized vegetable equivalent. Microgreens are also a great source of beneficial plant compounds like antioxidants.
So to improve your health, add a balance to your diet see our selection of microgreens to add a higher vitamin, mineral and antioxidant content without having to eat large portions of full sized vegetables.
Greeny Grow tip
A great way to get children eating vegetables! They frequently eat microgreens rather than full sized vegetables.
Our growing mediums
The mediums vary from Coco Coir Mats, Cellulose Paper to Bleach Free Paper Sheets. These are sold prepacked in food grade packaging and are available in 35g packed weight for the smaller more delicate microgreens. Larger more robust microgreens such as Pea, Radish and Sunflower come in larger packaging and are available in 70g packed weight. Larger packs are available for restaurants on request.
We deliver to your requirements, ready to eat
To meet customer requirements and especially that of chefs, we offer pre-cut microgreens, HOWEVER if you cater for vegetarian and vegan requirements or simply want the freshest live microgreens possible, we can offer 1020 sheets of live microgreens that you can cut as necessary ensuring your customers get the highest quality, freshest microgreens available.
As we do not grow in soil, the crops supplied are clean and ready to eat, ideal to keep in your kitchen or shop.
Greeny Grow’s standard Microgreen selection
All of our standard selection are grown on a variety of growing mediums, all 100% biodegradable without special recycling needs.
Broccoli
Two leaves on a thin stem with a mild, crunchy slightly tangy peppery taste.
Source of vitamins A, B complex, C, E and K, contains trace minerals manganese, calcium, zinc, magnesium plus more.
Used a garnish on scrambled eggs, sandwiches, omelets, stews, soups. Also used in green smoothies.
Sunflower
Two large leaves on a strong stem often showing some red colouring, giving a
crunchy nutty often lemony taste.
Source of vitamins A, B, C, D, E, contains chlorophyll, omega 6, trace elements magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, copper plus more.
Eat them raw or use them on soups, salads, omelets, scrambled eggs, sandwiches, wraps or in green smoothies.
Radish
Depending on the variety, the two leaves can have a variety of colours as can the stems, tastes vary from mildly spicy to very spicy often with a fresh nutty taste.
Source of vitamins B complex, C, E and K, contains trace minerals, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, iron plus more. Use as a garnish on sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, stews scrambled eggs and much more.
Pea
Crisp fresh stalk with numerous leaves, often long slender tendrils with a clear pea taste like snow peas.
Source of vitamins B and C, contains trace minerals, iron, magnesium, zinc, and others. Wide variety of uses, added to salads, cooked dishes, and provides a garnish for sandwiches, meats and in green smoothies.
Mizuna (Japanese Mustard)
Delicate stem, coloured depending on variety with two leaves of varying shades of green. Sweet fresh mustardy taste with a hint of spice and wasabi.
Source of vitamins A, C, E and K, carotene, chlorophyll, antioxidants, trace minerals, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus plus more. Use as garnish on sandwiches, on soups, stews, in salads and several other dishes.
Kale
Two dark green leaves on a thin stem which can be coloured variety dependent, the ULTIMATE SUPERFOOD with a mild sweet taste.
Source of vitamins A, B6, C, E and K, carotene, chlorophyll, amino acids, antioxidants, trace minerals, calcium, copper, manganese, iron, magnesium plus more. Eat on its own for a health boost, green smoothies, as a garnish to warps, sandwiches, scrambled eggs, stews, meat dishes and add to salads.
Asian Micro Mix
Contains Pak Choi, Black Mustard, Mizuna and Turnip seeds giving a refreshingly tasty flavour mix
Not only tastes great, packed full of vitamins, trace minerals, carotene, chlorophyll, and antioxidants. Used as a garnish on wraps, sandwiches, soups, stews, in salads and several other dishes.
Greeny Grow’s Special Order Microgreen selection
Greeny Grow offer a range of microgreens that are available as special order. We are happy to grow these and cater for our customers needs.
Don’t hesitate to give us a “hello” to get further details or to enquire about crops you may want.
All Special Order crops take time to grow and we appreciate your patience when placing orders. We will keep you updated on the growing status of your special ordered crops.
The following crops are supplied in industrial compostable biodegradable cups and grown on compostable cellulose growing medium.
Borage
One to two small crisp leaves with fresh cucumber like flavour.
Excellent source of Vitamin C and K. Good source of Folic Acid and trace minerals, calcium, potassium, manganese plus more. Borage is used tossed into salads, mixed into fruit bowls, layered into sandwiches and wraps, folded into soft cheeses, dips, and spreads, or floated over soups and curries.
Coriander
Two delicate leaves on a thin stem, seed husk often attached. Refreshingly tart often sweet and seed husks have a citrusy taste.
Supplies vitamins A, C, E and K, oxidants ß-Carotene (3 times fully grown leaves), contains trace minerals, iron, manganese, and potassium plus more. Commonly used in Asian dishes and particularly Indian curry, goes well with scrambled eggs, dips, in salsas and guacamole and as a topping for tacos.
Dill
Two delicate leaves on a thin stem. Can be grown longer allowing traditional dill shaped leaves to form. Sweet citrusy flavour, featuring lemon and anise.
Supplies vitamins A, B and C, contains trace minerals, manganese, iron, calcium, and magnesium plus more. Commonly used in Sweden, frequently as a garnish on in fish dishes, dips, chopped and sprinkled on new potatoes, with herring, crayfish and other seafoods.
Fennel
Two delicate leaves on a thin stem, strong flavours of aniseed or liquorice
Supplies vitamins B and C, contains trace minerals, potassium, calcium, manganese and iron plus more. Used as a flavouring in meat dishes, also with fish and eggs.
Nasturtium
Large single leaves at the end of a single stem with a peppery spicy taste.
Source of vitamin C, antioxidant, ß-carotene, flavonoids, contains trace minerals, manganese, iron plus more. Nasturtium leaves usually used for decorative purposes on a variety of dishes from starters to sweets. If used as a garnish for hot foods, add at the last minute.
Wheatgrass
One or two long green leaves, unusual to eat direct and commonly juiced for shots.
Source vitamins C, B complex and E, of chlorophyll and 17 amino acids which regulate digestion. Really only one use, juiced for shots often referred to a Wheatgrass Power Shots. Wheatgrass shots are rich in vitamins, bioflavonoids, minerals, and amino acids, all of which are good for your general health.
Special orders for restaurants, food trucks and private parties
The crops below are available as special order generally for restaurants, food trucks, private parties and are grown on four (4) 1020 sized coco coir mats.
Arugula / Rocket
One to two small leaves attached to a slender stem with a nutty slightly peppery flavour.
Source of vitamin C, E and K, contains trace minerals, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron. Commonly used with pizzas, salads, quiche, pasta, stir fries, soups, and stews. Best enjoyed when eaten fresh, primarily used in savory dishes and as a garnish.
Pak Choi
Thin stems supporting two small leaves. Sweet, mild, crisp cabbage like flavour
Source of vitamins A, B, C and K, contains folic acid, ß-carotene and trace minerals iron, calcium, manganese, and magnesium plus more. Used as a garnish on soups, sandwiches, stews, many more dishes and as a component in green smoothies.