A local microgreens vendor in Fresno, California, has ambitions to eventually grow his into a brick-and-mortar space. Rodrigo Rivera is the owner of Fresgrow, a microgreens cultivation business in Fresno that he runs with his wife, Narda Aguilar.
Microgreens are harvested right after the "cotyledon" leaves have developed with one set of true leaves. They are often used as a visual and flavor enhancement. Rivera and Aguilar founded the business two years ago after deciding to improve their diets and cook with healthier ingredients.
"We wanted to show the community about microgreens," Rivera said. "I know they're not that popular in the Valley yet, but we wanted to show people."
The microgreens are grown in an indoor green room at the couple's home. Rivera said the greens are picked at the "baby stage" of the plant — a time when they have 40% to 50% more nutrients compared to when they are mature.
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