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US: Growing niche with 'tiny but mighty’ nutrient-packed microgreens

Growth takes time. But one gardening method doesn't require as much patience. At Pocono Organics, a farm and research center in Blakeslee, they grow a variety of crops with the intent of harvesting them early.

The tiny vegetables called microgreens were first seen as a trend, often as a garnish at fine dining restaurants, but have since become more popular for their health benefits.

"A lot of people don't know about them, but they're just nutrient powerhouses," said Ashley Walsh, the founder of Pocono Organics. The farm is upscaling its operation and now offers microgreen powder, packing nutrients into an even tinier form.

Microgreens are plants harvested just a few weeks after germination, when they have the most nutrients. Elizabeth Agee, the microgreen manager at Pocono Organics, says they're "tiny but mighty."

Read more at WVIA

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