Microgreens
What Are Microgreens?
Microgreens are young, tender plants harvested just after their first true leaves emerge, making them incredibly nutrient‑dense and flavorful. These tiny greens are bursting with taste and health benefits, offering up to 40 times more nutrients than mature vegetables.
At Honest Desires Farm, we grow a nutrient‑packed variety of microgreens — including broccoli, sunflower, pea, radish, arugula, basil, and onion. Microgreens are the ultimate local crop — fully sustainable and ready from seed to harvest in just 7–10 days. Grown in rich, organic soil, every tray supports a closed‑loop system where leftover plant matter is fed to our animals, ensuring nothing goes to waste.
Versatile and healthy, microgreens can be sprinkled on soups, wraps, tacos, and salads, blended into smoothies, layered on sandwiches, folded into omelets, or enjoyed as a wholesome snack.
Try our fresh microgreens and taste the difference!
Health Benefits of Microgreens
Key Benefits:
- Nutrient density: Up to 40 times more vitamins and minerals than mature plants.
- Supports heart health: Certain varieties may help lower cholesterol and improve cardiovascular function.
- Boosts immunity: High levels of antioxidants and vitamins strengthen the immune system.
- Anti‑inflammatory properties: Compounds help reduce inflammation throughout the body.
- Improves digestion: Fiber and plant compounds aid in healthy digestion.
- Supports eye health: Rich in lutein and beta‑carotene to protect vision.
- Cognitive health: Nutrients may support brain function and memory.
- Helps manage weight: Low in calories but high in nutrition, ideal for weight management.
- Treats iron deficiency: Excellent plant‑based sources of iron.
- Supports healthy skin: Antioxidants and vitamins promote glowing skin and protect against damage.
- May reduce risk of cancer: Certain compounds help protect cells from mutations.
Disclaimer: The information provided about the health benefits of microgreens is for general educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any questions about your diet, health, or medical conditions.
Microgreens & Kids
At Honest Desires Farm, we’ve seen how growing microgreens can spark curiosity and joy in children. When kids plant and care for their own fresh microgreens, they become more excited to taste them — often discovering that these tiny greens are both delicious and fun to eat. The hands‑on experience of watering, watching them sprout, and harvesting their own crop helps children build a deeper connection to healthy food.
Our microgreen workshops and DIY kits make it easy for families, schools, and homeschool learning programs to explore gardening together. Microgreens are easy to grow, quick to harvest, and bursting with flavor, making them the perfect introduction to gardening, nutrition, and farm education for kids of all ages.
Mini Microgreen Grow Kits
The Mini Microgreen Kit includes two easy‑to‑grow microgreen seed varieties, a reusable tray set, growing medium, instructions, and a thoughtful gift.
Each kit comes with detailed instructions for growing fresh microgreens at home, making it perfect for families, schools, and homeschool learning projects. We’re always available to answer questions and support your journey into healthy eating, gardening, and farm education.
Our DIY microgreen kits start at $20, with discounts available for orders of 5 or more.
Please email us to order and begin your own microgreen growing experience today.
Microgreen Workshops
Schedule a microgreens class or host a workshop at your home, school, homeschool group, or church! Our hands‑on microgreens workshop is designed to be fun, educational, and family‑friendly for all ages.
What you’ll experience:
- DIY microgreen kit with everything you need to start growing
- Learn the types and health benefits of microgreens and why they’re so nutrient‑dense superfoods
- Hands‑on guidance in microgreen cultivation and gardening basics
- Creative ideas for adding fresh microgreens to everyday meals
- Tasting session to savor the local Ohio‑grown microgreens
Whether you’re a gardening novice or an experienced grower, our class offers a welcoming way to explore the joys of microgreens farming and nutrition education. Join us at Honest Desires Farm in Spencer Township, Ohio, or let us bring the experience to your community — inspiring healthier meals, homeschool learning, and a deeper connection to local sustainable farming.