Even from the
beginning, microgreens have been a big part of Root Bottom Farm. When
I first met Morgan, he was growing microgreens (among other crops) year round at 7,000 ft
outside of Park City, UT. When we bought our derelict Madison County, NC property in
2011, microgreens were one of our first crops we could grow while we
cleaned up the farm after years of neglect. Heading into Root
Bottom's fourth season, microgreens continue to be a big part of our
production and we love the fresh taste and nutrition we get from
these little plants.
What are microgreens?
A microgreen
is a tiny vegetable green that is harvested after only a few weeks of
growth. Unlike water grown sprouts, microgreens are grown in potting mix. Microgreens have an intense flavor and higher nutritional
value than sprouts or salad greens. The tender stems and leaves are a
great addition to salads, sandwiches and hors d'oeuvres. These
flavorful greens add color, freshness, and distinctive flavors to
dishes. They can also make a tasty and attractive garnish to sushi,
soups or main dishes.
Where can I get Root Bottom microgreens?
Root Bottom
Farm offers a weekly harvest of microgreens from May - October.
You can buy our microgreens at the West Asheville Market on Tuesdays from 3:30-6:30 and
the Madison
County Farmers & Artisans Market (Mars Hill) on Saturdays
9:00-1:00.
We also deliver to Asheville restaurants on Friday afternoons. Contact us for more information.
What type of microgreens does Root Bottom Farm grow?
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China Rose
Radish
A spicy radish
flavor that adds color with its pink stem. Great addition
to sushi or any dish needing a little color.
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Sunflower
A large, nutty
microgreen that is a delicious addition to salads and sandwiches. |
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Purple Cabbage
A smaller
microgreen that adds a splash of color and a mild cabbage flavor.
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Pea
A sweet,
crunchy green that explodes with pea flavor.
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Morgan's Mix
A delicious
mix of radish, sunflower & cabbage. Great all around mix for any
dish.
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New this year: Sarah's Mix
A sweet mix of
kale, bok choy and pea microgreeens.
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The Life of a Sweet Pea Microgreen
