From Seed to Harvest: Atlantic Microgreens's Crop Production
Grow Microgreens in 7 Steps
Grow Microgreens 7 Steps
How to Grow Mixed Salad Microgreens in 7 Easy Steps
Step 1 – Clean & Prep
Give your tray a spa day. Clean it well—happy seeds love a fresh home.
Step 2 – Spread the Seeds
Sprinkle them evenly like confetti on a dance floor.
Step 3 – Cover & Chill
Put a lid or blackout cover on top. Seeds like to nap in the dark.
Step 4 – Add Some Weight
Place a small weight (like a clean rock) to keep them snug. Think of it as a “seed hug.”
Step 5 – Let There Be Light
After a few days, uncover them and put them under bright light. Now the party begins!
Step 6 – Sip, Don’t Drown
Water from the bottom—roots drink politely. No soggy mess!
Step 7 – Snip & Enjoy
In 7–10 days, grab your scissors and harvest your mini salad jungle. Rinse, toss, eat.
Collagen Meets Greens: A Fusion of Ancestral Strength and Modern Vitality
Colombian mondongo is traditionally a hearty dish made with tripe (cow stomach) and a mix of vegetables. What makes it especially interesting from a nutrition standpoint is its richness in collagen. Collagen is the structural protein that supports skin elasticity, joint health, and connective tissue resilience. Eating collagen-rich foods like mondongo can provide amino acids such as glycine and proline, which the body uses to repair cartilage, ligaments, and even the lining of the gut. In cultures where slow-cooked dishes like mondongo are common, you’ll often find fewer joint complaints among elders—a small, delicious lesson in culinary anthropology.
Now, pair that traditional collagen bomb with microgreens, and you’ve got a clever fusion of old and new nutrition science. Microgreens are tiny but mighty—studies show they can contain up to 40 times more vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants than their mature plant counterparts. For example, broccoli microgreens are dense in sulforaphane, a compound that supports detoxification and may help protect against certain cancers, while sunflower microgreens bring a punch of vitamin E for skin and cardiovascular health.
When you combine mondongo’s collagen with the antioxidant power of microgreens, you’re not just eating a salad—you’re stacking health benefits. The collagen supports your structural integrity from the inside out, while the microgreens help fight oxidative stress and inflammation that wear those structures down over time. It’s bone broth wisdom meeting plant-based vitality.
That’s what makes a Colombian Mondongo Microgreen Salad Fusion more than just a fusion of flavors—it’s a fusion of nutritional legacies: ancestral collagen with futuristic greens. A true “past meets future” on your plate.