We've spent years with our hands in the soil, and nothing has humbled us quite like microgreens — these small, intensely alive seedlings that most people walk past without a second glance. They have changed the way we think about food, farming, and nourishment. Let us share what we've learned.
What Are Microgreens?
Microgreens are young vegetable and herb seedlings harvested just 7–14 days after germination. They sit in their own category — a brief, brilliant moment in a plant's life when nutrient density is at its absolute peak. Common varieties include pok choi, sunflower, radish, beets, fenugreek, peashoots, mustard, amaranth, and coriander.
Why They Matter Nutritionally
Research shows microgreens can contain 4 to 40 times more vitamins and nutrients by weight than their fully grown counterparts. They are rich in Vitamins C, E, and K, folate, iron, calcium, and zinc — nutrients many Indian diets are silently deficient in. Their concentrated polyphenols fight oxidative stress linked to diabetes and heart disease, while live enzymes support gut health. Varieties like methi and mustard may also help regulate blood sugar and lower LDL cholesterol.
Our message is simple: you don't need to overhaul your diet — just add. A small daily handful costs less than a multivitamin tablet and nourishes the body far more effectively.
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Using Microgreens the Indian Way
Microgreens fit naturally into everyday Indian meals. Knead methi or mustard microgreens into roti dough, scatter radish or coriander microgreens over dal and sabzi before serving, toss them into chaat and kachumber, or blend wheatgrass shoots into a morning smoothie. The one rule: add them after cooking — high heat destroys their delicate enzymes and vitamins.
How We Grow at Satva Farm
At Satva Farm, we grow in small, intentional batches using organically sourced, non-GMO seeds. We fortify our growing medium with our own farm-prepared Jeevamrutha — a traditional biostimulant made from native cow extracts. Teeming with beneficial microorganisms, Jeevamrutha enriches the growing medium and supports the natural vitality of our seedlings in a way no synthetic fertilizer ever could.
We harvest by hand on the day of delivery, and grow traditional Indian varieties — methi, sarson, moong, amaranth — that belong to our food culture. We believe a farmer's most important job isn't just to grow food. It's to grow trust.
Satva Farm grows microgreens in small, fresh batches using organically sourced, non-GMO seeds. We believe in clean growing, transparent practices, and food that genuinely nourishes.