20 May Microgreens- a new class of functional food of modern agriculture
माइक्रोग्रीन्स - आधुनिक कृषि के कार्यात्मक भोजन का एक नया वर्ग Microgreens are young vegetable greens that are approximately 1–3 inches (2.5–7.5 cm) tall. They have an aromatic flavor and concentrated nutrient content and come in a variety of colors and textures. Microgreens are considered baby plants, falling somewhere between a sprout and baby green. That said, they shouldn’t be confused with sprouts, which do not have leaves. Sprouts also have a much shorter growing cycle of 2–7 days, whereas microgreens are usually harvested 7–21 days after germination, once the plant’s first true leaves have emerged. Microgreens are more similar to baby greens in that only their stems and leaves are considered edible. However, unlike baby greens, they are much smaller in size and can be sold before being harvested. This means that the plants can be bought whole and cut at home, keeping them alive until they are consumed. Microgreens are very convenient to grow, as they can be grown in a variety of locations, including outdoors, in greenhouses, controlled environment agriculture (e.g., vertical farms, greenhouses, hydroponics, aquaponics, etc.). Microgreens can easily be grown hydroponically (the most prevalent indoor farming method) or in soil. With the global urban population boom, there is a huge and growing demand for a more sustainable, accessible, and nutritious...