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Buying Locally

Where to Buy Microgreens Near You

Microgreens are easier to find than most people think. They sit in grocery store produce cases and on farmers market tables.

30 October 2026

Shopper in a light jacket holding a tray of pea shoot microgreens at a market produce stall.

Buying Locally

Buying Microgreens at Farmers Markets: What to Look For

I visit farmers markets regularly, and I don’t always go to buy. I go to see which microgreens are selling and to talk with the growers.

28 October 2026

Two clear plastic clamshell containers of mixed microgreens on a dark slate surface

Using Microgreens

How to Store Microgreens So They Stay Fresh After You Buy Them

I bought a clamshell of microgreens and didn’t look closely until I got home. The pack was sealed, with water pooled inside. The label still promised 14 days. The label and the water told two different stories, and the water was the one to believe.

27 October 2026