Microgreens Farming In India •INTRODUCTION: Present day farming is not just confined to conventional farming in large acres of land, with unpredictable occurrence of rain and storm. With the advent of emerging technologies, farming can be done profitable even with minimum space requirement, preferably in a room. In the upcoming article, we are going to explore "In and outs of growing microgreens profitably in a controlled environment". WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT MICROGREENS? Microgreens are young vegetable greens harvested just after the cotyledon leaves have developed. The growth cycle of microgreens varies from 7 to 20 days depending on the variety. They are also known as “vegetable confetti or superfood”. Broccoli microgreens are the king of microgreens because of its high nutritional value. Microgreens are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They often contain higher nutrient levels than their mature counterparts, making them beneficial for boosting immuni...
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