When the green grows beyond this size, it should no longer be considered a microgreen.

A microgreen has a single central stem which has been cut just above the soil line during harvesting.

When choosing a microgreen, researchers say to look for the most intensely colored ones, which will be the most nutritious.

Following these steps, the team maintained acceptable buckwheat microgreen quality for more than 14 days-a significant extension, according to authors.

Then, in the late 1990's, the microgreen was introduced, and it was as if chefs and home cooks had become more engaged than ever.

A microgreen is a tiny vegetable green that is used both as a visual and flavor component or ingredient primarily in fine dining restaurants.

Mâche is very tender and sweet, almost like a microgreen (the expensive pampered shoots, beloved by chefs, that are even younger than baby lettuces).

Inspired by master chefs, Urban Produce's "superfood" microgreen blends add a colorful, nutritional boosts to any dish.

Loren Lyon, CEO www.magicwheels.com MicroGREEN Polymers, Inc.

These new eco-friendly tune-ups have spawned dozens of green auto products — from EcoTouch, a non-toxic automotive cleaner, to MicroGreen oil filters promising lower oil consumption.

In May 2010, Waste Management announced its investment in MicroGREEN Polymers Inc., which specializes in reducing the amount plastic required for production of consumer products, like plastic bottles.

ZINO Zenith Awards were also presented to two companies: journey gym, John Freiss, President, for Best Overall Presentation; and MicroGREEN for Best Overall Investment Opportunity, as voted on by conference attendees.