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Spring Greens

Organic & grown just for you

Welcome to Spring Greens, in the heart of Carrboro, NC, where we cultivate a thriving oasis of nutrition and flavor. As the proud grower behind this microgreen operation, I am dedicated to bringing you the freshest and healthiest microgreens through organic and indoor cultivation practices. At Spring Greens, we prioritize sustainability and quality, ensuring that each tiny leaf is not only a burst of taste but also a testament to our commitment to a healthier, greener future. Join us in savoring the difference that organic and indoor microgreen cultivation makes in every bite.

WHAT ARE MICROGREENS?

Microgreens are the young seedlings of vegetables you would buy at the grocery store. MICROGREENS ARE NOT SPROUTS! microgreens take between one and four weeks to grow. Plants progress from a seed to a microgreen, then 'baby' greens, and, eventually, a mature vegetable.

Vitamins and Proteins

  • When compared with the USDA National Nutrient Database, radish microgreens had an astounding 976x more α-tocopherol than mature radish leaves. α-tocopherol is a form of the fat-soluble nutrient Vitamin E, which sunflowers shoots also rank high in. [2]

  • We’ve all come to associate β-carotene, a powerful antioxidant, with carrots. However, fennel, radish, and mustard microgreens exhibit higher concentrations than carrots. [2]

  • One study found the Vitamin K1 and Vitamin C concentrations of broccoli microgreens to be greater than mature broccoli florets. The same study found high levels of Vitamin K1 in kale, radish, and kohlrabi microgreens. [3]

  • Many microgreen varieties have a higher nutrient quality score (NQS) than mature spinach leaves, which is well known as a nutrient-rich leafy green. “This is indicative of the higher nutritional value of culinary microgreens compared to mature vegetables.” [2]

Fiber

  • Radish microgreens are a great source of soluble dietary fiber (SDF), which, when paired with insoluble dietary fiber (IDF), helps facilitate weight loss, prevent and treat constipation, control serum cholesterol, and stimulate beneficial microorganisms in the gut. [2]

Protein

  •  Sunflower microgreens rank high in protein content, containing almost 4g of protein per 100g of fresh shoots. [1]

WHY MICROGREENS?

Microgreens are pretty, tasty, and packed with beneficial nutrients that are often found in 'leafy greens.' In fact, many varieties are more nutrient-dense than their fully grown counterparts. 

My Favorite Uses

While microgreens enhance both nutrition and flavor in virtually any dish, I'd like to share a curated list of my personal favorites with you.

  • Eggs/Omelettes

  • Sandwiches

  • Wraps

  • Smoothies

  • Soups

  • Mashed Potatoes

  • Tacos

  • Chicken

  • Pizza

  • Advocado Toast

  • Salads

  • Pasta

  • Burgers

For more culinary inspirations, visit these two websites: 

Grocycle top 30 microgreen recipes

Robinettefarms 10 easiest recipes

For more culinary inspirations, visit these two websites: 

Grocycle top 30 microgreen recipes

Robinettefarms 10 easiest recipes

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