Microgreens are the edible young seedlings of immature plants, harvested at 7-14 days after germination. Typically ranging in size from 1-3 inches tall, Microgreens are older than sprouts and much younger than petite or baby greens.

Microgreens are specifically selected for their unique color and flavor. These tender greens have two fully developed cotyledon leaves, with or without the emergence of a few first true leaves. It is these young cotyledon leaves, often referred to as the “seed leaves,” that possess higher nutritional densities.

After gaining popularity in the mid-1990s, these tender greens have exploded in popularity. We began growing Microgreens at Heritage Prairie Farm in the winter of 2007, and within a short time they were being sold at farmers markets and being used at area restaurants such as Marriott Chicago, The Finery, and Sovereign.

By 2010, Heritage Prairie Farm Microgreens were one of the first Midwest farms to make Microgreens commercially available to consumers at retail outlets like Whole Foods Market in the Chicago-land area.These nutritious greens are now available through our online ordering or as a part of your Summer CSA box so that you never run out of Microgreens!