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 Experts have suggested that microgreens could even provide fresh and healthy food for
         astronauts.




















































             To begin with, let’s see what Microgreens are and how can they be used. Microgreens

             are the vegetable greens that are harvested just after the cotyledon leaves have
             developed. Microgreens are used in many dishes as they have a high nutritional value

             and also add flavor, texture, and color to the dishes. People also add them to foods
             like sandwiches and salads or drinks like smoothies. There are dozens of plants that
             can be grown as microgreens. When deciding which ones to grow, you should start
             by growing the easy ones, and decide which media they grow best in. Some easy
             and best microgreens to grow are broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, wheatgrass, and
             sunflower seeds. Sunflower microgreens are a nutritional powerhouse packed with
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