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They may be tiny, but microgreens have earned a surprisingly big place in the world of food and nutrition. Harvested just after the first true leaves begin to appear, these young plants fall somewhere between sprouts and baby greens—and they bring far more to the table than a pretty garnish. In this article, we dig into what microgreens actually are, where they came from, what current research says about their nutritional value, and why these little greens have become such an intriguing addition to kitchens, farms, and windowsills alike.