1School of Agriculture, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun-248002, Uttarakhand, India
2Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, HNB Garhwal University, SrinagarGarhwal-246174, Uttarakhand, India
3Department of Biotechnology, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Uttarakhand-248002, India
4School of Biosciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore-632014, Tamil Nadu, India
*Corresponding author e-mail: balwantkam@gmail.com
Online Published on 12 February, 2026.
Microgreens are nutrient dense young seedlings of vegetables and herbs, have attracted significant scientific and commercial attention. The global microgreens market, valued of $1.8 billion in 2022, is projected to expand at an 11% CAGR through 2030, with India’s market expected to reach Rs. 6,000 crores by 2033. Microgreens exhibit exceptional antioxidant capacity (up to 3,200 μmol TE/100g in red cabbage), rapid growth cycles (7–21 days) and profitability in urban vertical farming (30% profit margins). Encouraging farmers to cultivate microgreens using advanced techniques such as hydroponics, optimized lighting and controlled environments enhances yield and nutritional value while reducing resource use.
Microgreens, Nutrient density, Food security, Market trends, Sustainable agriculture, Antioxidants
