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But you might also wonder, whataremicrogreens, actually?
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So heres what you should probably know about what microgreens are, exactly.
D., assistant professor of Vegetable Crop Science at the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, tells SELF.
If left to grow, they would become a full-grown vegetable, Matchett explains.
Bam, youve got a microgreen.
There are hundreds of different varieties of microgreens.
Pea, sunflower, broccoli, and radish microgreens are some of the most popular varieties amongMatchetts customers.
Why people love microgreens
You might be wondering whats so fantastic about these itty-bitty greens.
A few things, actually.
First and foremost, these little guys can contribute a surprising amount of taste and texture to a dish.
What they taste like, exactly, totally depends on the plant.
The flavor can almost be described as a more concentrated form of the vegetable, Matchett explains.
A spicy radish, for example, will normally be spicier in its microgreen form.
Microgreens can also add an extra dose of plant goodness to your meal.
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People love the opportunity to self-produce microgreens and eat their own fresh greens, Di Gioia says.
How to add more microgreens to your diet
Microgreens are versatile and experimentation-friendly.
Some people even go as far as to make them into a tasty pesto, Matchett says.
As for where to get your microgreens?
Di Gioia findsJohnny Selected Seedsto be the all-around most reliable seller for quality seeds and growing kits.
As interest in microgreens grows, theyre becoming more widely available to consumers, Di Gioia says.
I would just like to encourage people to try them out, Matchett says.
I don’t think you would be disappointed.
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