Small crop, big impact! Join Anne and Mary Jo as they dig into the when, how, and why of growing microgreens—and why this lightning-fast crop deserves a big place in every school garden program.

Along the way, Mary Jo makes a GSA, Anne contemplates the fine art of flushing, and we explore how this tiny crop can inspire macro-sized entrepreneurial ideas for older students.

Because when it comes to microgreens, a little really does grow a lot.

Podcast Outline:

00:40 - Episode Intro

01:40: How Was Your Week - Embrace the Scruffy!

06:33 - Microgreens Introduction 

08:31 - What to Grow and Why Grow Them 

- Quick Growers - Radish, Broccoli, Mustard, Kale, Cabbage (green and red), Arugula and Turnip (0 - 2 weeks)

- Longer Growers - Sunflowers, Peashoots, Basil, Carrot, Beet, Chard, Cilantro, Fennel, Dill, Parsley (2 - 4 weeks)

11:09 - Amaranth

Red Garnet Amaranth - True Leaf Market. Link here

16:11 - How to Grow Microgreens

21:41 - When Are They Ready and Harvesting

22:45 - Classroom Activities with Microgreens

28:10 - Making a Business or Fundraiser from Microgreens - ideal for older students

36:10 - Outro and Thanks for Listening - Keep Flushing!