Microgreen Garden: Indoor Grower's Guide to Gourmet Greens

Mark Mathew Braunstein

Jul 2013 · Book Publishing Company

About this ebook

Microgreens, the young seedlings of herbs, vegetables, beans, seeds, and grains, contain four to six times the vitamins and phyto-nutrients found in mature leaves of the same plants. This comprehensive resource explains how to grow microgreens at home, both inexpensively and easily. It provides detailed instructions for selecting seeds and soil, along with guidance on proper temperature, light, and ventilation. Also covered are methods for both small- and large-scale growing of microgreens, how to extend harvests, and techniques for preventing contamination by bacteria and mold. 

Filled with how-to information and vibrant full-color photos by the author, the book explores every aspect of this unique form of gardening. Included is a helpful guide to 55 species of microgreens, which profiles each green according to its flavor, preferred cultivar, special handling needs, and more.

About the author

Mark Mathew Braunstein has thrived on a vegan diet enriched with homegrown microgreens and sprouts since 1977. He is the author of Sprout Garden: Indoor Grower's Guide to Gourmet Sprouts, which has sold over 27,000 copies. He is also the author of Radical Vegetarianism. His articles about growing microgreens and sprouts have appeared in Natural Health, Vegetarian Times, Healing Our World, and elsewhere. Mark lives in the Connecticut College Arboretum. Download his sprouting and microgreens resources from MarkBraunstein.org