At Fork Farms, we’ve always believed that the smallest things can make the biggest impact, and microgreens are proving that true in kitchens, classrooms, and communities around the world.
These tiny, nutrient-packed greens are part of a fast-growing movement, with the global microgreens market projected to triple in size by 2030, reaching over $6 billion. Their popularity stems from a powerful combination of wellness, sustainability, and bold flavor.
Microgreens are harvested just 7–14 days after germination, bursting with color and nutrition. Research, including a study from the University of Maryland, shows that microgreens can contain significantly higher levels of vitamins and antioxidants (like Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and beta-carotene) than their mature counterparts. Some varieties have been shown to contain up to 40 times more nutrients per bite!
That’s why chefs, schools, and food enthusiasts are turning to the Flex Micro™ — Fork Farms’ most compact and versatile growing system — to bring this nutritional powerhouse to life. Designed to grow both microgreens and seedlings, the Flex Micro can produce up to six pounds of microgreens every week, right where you are. Whether you’re growing for personal meals, classroom experiments, or restaurant service, this system brings fresh food production to any space.
Fresh Ideas: What to Make with Your Microgreens
Microgreens aren’t just a garnish anymore; they’re the secret ingredient that elevates everyday dishes. Here are some of our favorite ways to use Flex Micro-grown greens at home or in the classroom:
Power-Packed Smoothies
Blend pea shoots, sunflower greens, or radish microgreens into your morning smoothie for a fresh, peppery twist and a surge of antioxidants. Add pineapple, banana, or citrus for balance.
Next-Level Sandwiches & Wraps
Replace lettuce with crunchy sunflower or broccoli microgreens. They add depth, nutrition, and bright flavor, especially in turkey or hummus wraps.
Farm-to-Fork Salads
Mix arugula, kale, and mustard microgreens for a quick, nutrient-dense salad. Toss with olive oil, lemon, and shaved Parmesan for a simple yet elegant meal.
Gourmet-Style Garnishes
Top soups, omelets, tacos, or grain bowls with colorful microgreens for that chef ’ kiss presentation. Red amaranth and beet greens add striking color; basil and cilantro microgreens enhance aroma.
DIY “Micro Pesto”
Blend basil or cilantro microgreens with olive oil, garlic, and nuts for a vibrant pesto. It’s sustainable, quick-growing, and perfect for pasta or flatbreads.
Microgreens make it easy to grow food that nourishes both body and mind, and the Flex Micro makes it possible anywhere, from cafeterias to commercial kitchens. These greens remind us that local food doesn’t have to come from far away; it can come from just a few feet away, any time of year.
Small, fast-growing, and full of potential, microgreens are more than just a trend — they’re a taste of the future of fresh food.
The Flex Micro is built for flexibility and designed for impact:
- Grow up to six pounds of microgreens weekly for just a fraction of the store-bought cost.
- Cultivate up to 2,400 seedlings in 12 square feet for transplanting into larger Flex Farms or Flex Acres.
- Enjoy automated hydration and consistent results, from classroom projects to commercial kitchens.
Fork Farms believes that when it comes to changing the way the world eats, sometimes the smallest things really do make the biggest difference. Learn more about the Flex Micro and how you can make microgreens a part of your world at Fork Farms.
