Microgreens you Say?

 Microgreens are essentially 'baby versions' of your favorite leafy greens! Microgreens are usually harvested 7-21 days after germination, when the plant's first leaves (cotyledon leaves) emerge.  

 An urban farm is an agricultural plot in various spaces like rooftops, vacant lots, vertical structures, or even indoor facilities located within a city or non rural farmland, where people cultivate plants and sometimes raise livestock to produce food for the local community.  Utilizing these type of unconventional spaces we strive to provide fresh produce readily accessible for local consumption, often sold directly to nearby residents through farmers markets or community supported agriculture (CSA) ; essentially, it's farming reimagined!

we are continually learning a lot about microgreens and their role as a highly nutritious food. What is clear now is that these tiny greens are delicious, easy to use and a fantastic way to add a healthy kick to your diet.  Just like a seed contains a very high density of energy and minerals, microgreens contain a high concentration nutrients and flavor! 

An American chemical study looked at nutrient levels of 25 different microgreens and compared them to full-sized leafy vegetables and herbs. Nutrient levels in different microgreens varied, but they always had higher levels per gram of vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A than mature crops.

Xiao, Z.Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Aug. 22, 2012.

Another study at the University of Maryland in College Park showed that microgreens were four to 40-fold more concentrated with nutrients than their mature counterparts. For example, red cabbage microgreens had 40 times more vitamin E and six times more vitamin C than mature red cabbage. Cilantro microgreens had three times more beta-carotene than mature cilantro.

Qin Wang, PhD, assistant professor, University of Maryland, College Park.

Visit us at the local farmers market to purchase our fresh produce and other farm products. Our friendly staff will be there to answer any questions you may have and help you choose the best products for your needs.

We believe in giving back to our community and are proud to support local schools and charities. We also will be offering soon educational programs for children to learn about farming and healthy eating. And are striving to form our 501(c)(3) to also educate the community to learn how to grow food, by teaching and promoting sustainable agriculture that aims to be environmentally, economically, and socially responsible. 

If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We are always happy to hear from our customers and welcome any feedback you may have.