Microgreen Garden: Indoor Grower's Guide to Gourmet Greens

As a professional microgreen grower working in a NOFA-NY organically certified greenhouse I highly recommend this book (and what is essentially a downloadable prologue on the author's dedicated website (search: "mircogreengarden." Mr. Braunstein is an established writer, experienced grower, and passionate advocate for healthy eating. He has more than earned his stripes in this field and that is what makes his accomplishment here so much of a standout. That is, while he writes with clarity from a deep-well of knowledge, the book is about as approachable as it can be, He offers step-by-step how-to instructions that take the reader from seed purchase, through soil and fertilizers, through options for crop growing, harvesting, and storage. Useful detail is contrasted with big picture overview, and the vicissitudes of tough-to-grow micros are deconstructed and made clear in ways I have seen other experienced professional growers struggle to do. The back end of the book is a wealth of information relative to the specifics of nearly 50 microgreen species: a wonderful Baedeker, for example, for those willing to take on the annoyingly frustrating amaranth (yes, he does go there...). Ultimately this is the sort of book that you see dogeared with Post-its notes on a grower's table years after it was purchased. Fear not: if you buy it, you will use it. Microgreen Garden: Indoor Grower's Guide to Gourmet Greens

When I decided to look into growing microgreens, I checked out the 3 available books from our library. Of the 3, the smallest book, Microgreen Garden was the most comprehensive and to me the most usable of them all. It is the one I chose to purchase to have at home for my own reference. It is well laid out with special instructions for peas, sunflowers and wheat grass in addition to helpful charts and a list of recommended microgreens. The notes on different plants are very useful and have contributed to my success in growing greens. The author references Giles Arbor, who had a bad experience with buckwheat greens and recommends avoiding growing and eating them. I don't necessarily agree with this and do grow and eat them in moderation. They are beautiful and delicious. Mr Arbor juiced large quantities every day and consumed the juice for months causing the reaction to a toxin found in the greens. Even water can be fatal if you drink too much. The author also doesn't recommend Chia greens because he says they taste bad. In my experience, they don't have a lot of taste but are certainly edible and are very cute little greens. They make a beautiful garnish. Over all this is a great little book and I recommend it. Fresh greens every day are so worth the bit of effort it takes to grow them. How great to be able to have a little year-round garden right in your home?

I'm enjoying the book, a great resource. Mr. Braunstein approaches the subject with humor, patience, and the ability to look back after what I assume is many years of experience and remember the questions and concerns the beginner encounters. And I love the up-to-date information he also provides on he is website regarding seed sources etc. Still, only 4 stars. My book is falling apart due to it's binding and this is a problem for one that will be used as a continuing reference.

This book contains a wealth of valuable information and helpful tips for growing microgreens. Mark covers all the bases, from choosing seeds and soil, to the various types of containers to use, to tips for boosting germination, to harvesting the bounty, and everything in between. I did a quick read through and now need to go back and take notes, as I've bookmarked so many pages in my Kindle version. I'm so excited and inspired to get started, and can't wait to add these wonderful greens to my diet. The chapter on recommended microgreens (more than 50!) will be invaluable in choosing which seeds to grow at which times. He also gives the germination, temperature, and light needs for each, as well as when to harvest and even a flavor profile. Love this book!

I really love this book. I wish I had purchased this years ago, I would have saved myself a lot of money. He gives very no-nonsense advice. I disagree with some of his "difficulty" ratings - certain seeds I have had no difficulty with, but I might have been scared to try if I listened to him. But, maybe I'm just lucky. The pictures and step-by-step advice really helps. Particularly useful is the section on sunflower and pea shoot growing. Seriously, this is life-changing, as I have found his methods very simple, and I am never without these 2 greens now. There are many books that are not worth buying, because you could get the info off of the internet, but this one is worth the money because it's all in one place, and it's a nice size to keep handy.

The book as some great information (thus 5 stars) and I'm anxious to put it to good use. There is a reference to a website in the book for more information and references... the website comes off a bit crazy. Sections on Death (not plant death, but the writers own or your own death), a section for Nude photos (mostly tactfully done in nature, but still odd for a Gardner website) Also there are warnings on a number of pages "I will shut this site down" if certain actions are taken. Though I agree with the stance on plagiarism, the way the notice is worded/along with placement comes off a bit paranoid/or over the top.

I became interested in microgreens after enjoying some at a restaurant but being told I would not be able to purchase any for myself, as the local growers are busy supplying the restaurants and provide very little to farmers' markets or groceries. I decided to research how to grow my own. Mr. Braunstein's web site and book have been very helpful in getting me started in this venture. I have given it 4 stars as I have seeds ordered but have not gone through all the steps he outlines. I like the book so far, I'm only about 1/2 way through it. I will update my review after I have (hopefully) success with the planting method he details. The information seems well organized although with perhaps a few duplicated steps between container vs. tray gardening. But I can see why he wrote it this way, because some people would just skip the chapter containing the method they did not want to try. All in all he saves you money by explaining what works so that you don't waste your time and money working it out for yourself - he already knows what works (examples being side watering and soil mixes). Even though this book is focused on indoor growing, I imagine by slightly modifying the process, I will be able to grow some microgreens outdoors in the containers he recommends, as I live in a very warm area.

The best book on microgreens. If you can only buy one book on microgreens, get this one. In fact if you get Mark Braunstein's Microgreen Garden, you won't ever need to get another. I thought I misplaced my first copy and my other books on microgreens are not as complete, so this is my second copy. It is full of great practical information for the beginner written by someone with obvious experience with the subject matter. It is also a good reference book to keep around. PJ from Texas

I had seen a few videos on growing microgreens but lacked specific details, I found most of the answers to my questions in this book and I love that it goes into detail for most microgreen seeds.

has good info, but it is not always clear on process.

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This book is exactly what I was looking for and hoping to receive, a guide to grow microgreens with the difficulty, the speciticity of each seed and I can feel it doesn't come from theory but from someone who tried it all already and who is saving me the fuss of making these mistakes again and again before I understand why. It even comes with some recipes, this part could be bigger, but it's something

This book provides excellent information on microgreens . Highly recommended for a starter to intermediate grower. Provides information on more than 40 types of microgreens.