Key Takeaways
- Microgreens are similar to sprouts, but they are harvested a bit later, when they are 3 or 4 inches tall. Varieties include radish, sunflower, and kale.
- They are easy to grow at home, even for beginning gardeners, and can be harvested in about 10 to 15 days.
- Birmingham, Alabama farmer Jacqueline Jackson of Mattie’s Garden shares her best tips for growing microgreens.
If you came to my grandmother’s house, there were two things you were going to find: discipline and food,” recalls Jacqueline Jackson, the owner and operator of Mattie’s Garden, an urban farm in Birmingham, Alabama that’s named after her beloved matriarch. On Saturdays, Jackson brings her harvest—lush bundles ranging from arugula and bok choy to her coveted…..