What are “microgreens” at American farmer’s markets?
Morning Farmer’s Market Vlog With Coffee And Veggies
A2 English listening practice · American English · Picked for people who know a little
Microgreens are tiny edible plants harvested only one to three weeks after the seed sprouts, when the first true leaves appear. Common types include sunflower, pea shoots, radish, and broccoli microgreens. They started as restaurant garnish in the 1980s in Southern California and spread to home cooking through farmer’s markets in the 2010s. Americans now buy them in small plastic clamshells (the hinged-lid containers) at farmer’s markets and Whole Foods. They’re prized for nutrient density and a sharp, fresh flavor that adds bite to salads and sandwiches.
In this clip, a vlogger picks up “sunflower microgreens” at her local farmer’s market alongside other produce.
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- ▸In American farmer’s markets in Brooklyn, Berkeley, Austin, Portland
- ▸In American Whole Foods produce sections
- ▸In American restaurant menus and food YouTube (Bon Appétit, Joshua Weissman)
- ▸In American urban-farming and indoor-growing content
- ▸In American wellness and clean-eating blogs