Caring for Your Microgreens

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Thank you for choosing Tiny Leaf Microgreen Farm! Our microgreens are harvested fresh to order and handled with care to ensure they arrive at peak quality. Following these simple storage tips will help you enjoy the best flavor, texture, and shelf life.

Refrigerate Immediately

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As soon as you receive your microgreens, place them in the refrigerator. For optimal freshness, store them at 38–40°F (3–4°C). Keeping your greens consistently cool will help maximize their shelf life.

Avoid storing them against the very back wall of your refrigerator, where temperatures can become cold enough to cause chilling damage or freezing.

Keep Them Dry

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Moisture is the biggest factor affecting the shelf life of microgreens. Keep the container sealed until you're ready to use them, and avoid introducing excess moisture into the package.

If condensation develops inside the container, gently wipe it away with a clean paper towel before resealing.

Do I Need to Wash Them?

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Our microgreens are grown indoors in a clean, controlled environment using food-safe growing practices and are harvested with care. Because of this, they do not require washing before eating.

If you prefer to rinse your microgreens, do so just before serving using cool running water. Gently pat them dry with a clean towel or salad spinner before use. Washing them before storage can significantly shorten their shelf life.

Our Harvest Process

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To provide the freshest product possible, our microgreens are harvested dry, meaning they are not watered on the day of harvest. This helps reduce excess moisture on the leaves, improving quality and extending shelf life.

After harvest, the microgreens are rapidly cooled and allowed to rest overnight in our temperature-controlled cooler before being delivered fresh the following day.

Shelf Life

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Shelf life varies by variety and how the product is stored. Most microgreens will remain fresh for 7–14 days when refrigerated properly.

Some varieties naturally have shorter shelf lives than others. For example, Genovese basil is sensitive to colder temperatures and typically lasts 4–7 days under refrigeration. It is best enjoyed as soon as possible after purchase.

We recommend checking your microgreens daily and enjoying the more delicate varieties first.

Enjoy!

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Microgreens are a simple way to add vibrant color, fresh flavor, and concentrated nutrition to almost any meal. They're delicious on salads, sandwiches, wraps, tacos, eggs, soups, pizzas, smoothies, juices, and as a finishing garnish for your favorite dishes.

Enjoy them fresh, and thank you for supporting Tiny Leaf Microgreen Farm!