Microgreens for Health and Wealth

Bys: Khajuria, Shakti and Godara, Renu

Microgreens are young, nutrient-rich plants harvested just 7-21 days after sowing, offering up to 40 times more vitamins than mature vegetables. This book is an easy, practical guide for anyone who wants to grow microgreens-at home, on a balcony, rooftop, or small farm.It explains what microgreens are, how they differ from sprouts, and their key health benefits, from boosting immunity to fighting malnutrition. Readers learn about popular varieties like broccoli, radish, and fenugreek, along with the climate, containers, and seeds needed to begin.Step-by-step chapters cover seed preparation, sowing, watering, and harvesting, plus natural ways to manage pests and diseases. Tips on storage and packaging help reduce waste.For income-focused readers, the book offers cost-benefit analysis, pricing, and marketing strategies for local, online, and restaurant selling. A dedicated chapter shows how microgreens can become a profitable small business with minimal investment.The book also includes nutrition garden ideas, simple recipes, inspiring success stories of growers, and a look at future innovations like hydroponics.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6630359518
• ISBN13: 9786630359510
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"