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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