Monterey Micros

09/19/2023

After some serious consideration, we are temporarily suspending our sales portion of operations due to our recent "relocation" and the sudden change in weather. Here at Monterey Micros, we strive to provide our customers the highest quality products we can offer and wish to use this time to run a few test batches within the new environment to assure we can properly achieve this goal. I personally want to apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and will regularly post as updates become available. While we are in testing mode; there may be limited availabilities of products which we will announce on this page.

08/03/2023

After months of some "setbacks", we once again have the ability to accept credit cards for your convenience. We do greatly apologize for any inconvenience that this time of transition may have caused.

07/31/2023

While we will still continue to provide you with healthy microgreens; we are exploring some options of "branching" out to include other items as well..... One of the possibilities we are considering is possibly reaching out into the "pet" industry by starting to grow "Cat Grass" and are reaching out to you, our audience, to gauge an interest in this prior to taking the plunge. If you may potentially be interested in this; please let me know and I will explore this further.

06/22/2023

We are happy to announce that we will be "releasing" 3 new products starting at the Highland County Farmer's Market tomorrow afternoon...
First off; we will have a limited supply of our dehydrated microgreens powder that we posted about earlier this week. Using a low temp drying process, these micros will have a longer shelf life while maintaining all the same nutrition as our fresh cut products. These make for a great seasoning on just about every dish or can be used as a "topper" for your favorite smoothie.
Second, for all of the barbecue fanatics out there, we are introducing our Carolina Style Seasoning. Using a recipe very similar to that of a Carolina dry rub; this product would make a great addition to chicken salad or tuna, can be used as a flavoring for soup stock or even on top of deviled eggs.
The last item we will be introducing is our "house blend" SPOG seasoning. Using our own recipe and made of natural pink Himalayan salt, crushed black pepper, onion powder and garlic powder; the uses for this seasoning are totally up to your imagination.
All of our powders will come in 1 oz quantities by volume as pictured and will last quite a while as it only takes a little to go a long way. For most "common" uses; only need a pinch of any of these to add a great flavor palette to your favorite foods. Using the finest ingredients we could find as well as being all natural without any of the nasty preservatives you may find in your "generic" store brand seasonings, our "blends" are priced to move at 3.00 per jar.

06/19/2023

*NEW PRODUCT ALERT*
Are you looking for a way to enjoy our microgreens without having to worry about keeping them refrigerated?? If so; we are happy to announce that we will soon be offering our greens in a more shelf stable means. Using a low temperature dehydrating method, our dried greens will still contain all of the healthy vitamins, minerals and nutrients without the moisture that may cause them to become less desirable in a shorter amount of time. These highly nutritious powders will be made using all of our available greens (Broccoli, Radish, Pea Shoots, Sunflower, Kale, Arugula, Cabbage) mixed with a small selection of natural seasonings (Oregano, sage, rosemary and thyme) and can serve as the perfect savory seasoning for any dish or to top your favorite smoothie for an additional "boost".

05/26/2023

We will be set up this afternoon at Highland Farmers Market located under the pavilion in front of the Highland Center from 3:30 - 6pm. We will have all of our "usual" varieties:

Broccoli
Radish
Pea
Sunflower
"Mild" mix
"Spicy" mix

Prices are $3.50 per Oz, 3 Oz for $9 and 6 Oz for $17. Come out and join us as we work to support other local producers and farmers.

05/16/2023

We are happy to announce that we will once again be participating as a vendor at this year's Highland County Farmer's Market held weekly under the pavilion of the Highland Center. Come out and join us to help support our local small businesses

07/23/2022

Although we were not able to attend market yesterday afternoon, we do have some fresh cut microgreens available that were harvested and packed as of this morning. Price is $3.00 per Oz / 3 Oz for $8.00 / 6 Oz for $15.00. Below, you will find the varieties and quantities of what we currently have available...

Radish - 9 Oz
Pea Shoots - 11 Oz
Mild Mix - 7 Oz
Spicy Mix - 5 Oz

Contact us today if you have any questions or are interested in purchasing some.

07/02/2022

Due to a slower than normal market yesterday afternoon; we do have quite a few microgreens remaining to be sold this week. Fresh harvested this morning, these are currently sitting out to slightly remove excess moisture and will be placed in refrigerator within the next hour or so...

Quantities available:
Broccoli: 6 OZ
Radish: 4 OZ
Peas: 5 OZ
Cantaloupe: 3 OZ
Mild Mix: 4 Oz
Spicy Mix: 5 Oz

Since they were just harvested today; these microgreens will last until 7/9 as long as kept refrigerated. Pricing is as follows: $3.00 /Oz - 3 Oz/$8,00 - 6 Oz/$15.00. Please contact us today if you would like to place an order and we can make arrangements for either drop off or pick up within Monterey area.

06/17/2022

If you come out to see us at the markets and are low on cash; we have created a solution to help. Monterey Micros now has the capability to accept credit/debit cards through our square payments account.

06/16/2022

We here at Monterey Micros are happy to announce that we are introducing a new variety to our "line-up". Along with all of our regularly available microgreens, we will now be offering CANTALOUPE MELON MICROGREENS. Yes; you heard that right.... Cantaloupe Microgreens.

Our Cantaloupe greens are an heirloom variety that have a light cucumber flavor with a heavy cantaloupe aroma. These microgreens are bursting with nutrients like Vitamin A, in the form of beta-carotene, that surpasses oranges. They are also a great source of Vitamin C, potassium, and carotenoids that support heart health, eye health, and digestion. Melon microgreens have a delicate flavor profile and can be used in salads, smoothies, as a topper to lighter desserts like cheesecakes or tarts, or eaten by themselves.

06/04/2022

After last evenings farmer's market, we do have some excess microgreens available for sale...

Broccoli - 4 Oz
Radish - 4 Oz
Pea - 6 Oz
Sunflower - 2 Oz

If there was anybody that was unable to make it to the market this past week and would like to purchase any of these, please message us.

06/03/2022

We will be at the Highland Farmers Market this afternoon with all of our "regular" varieties:

Broccoli
Radish
Pea
Sunflower
Mild "Mix" - contains Kohlrabi, Broccoli, Kale, Arugula, and Cabbage
Spicy "Mix"- Same as above with a touch of Mustard for some kick

All varieties are: $3.00/Oz; 3 Oz for $8.00 and 6 Oz for $15.00
We allow "mix & match" with purchase of the 3 and 6 Oz quantities

Come out to the Highland Center in Monterey, VA from 3:30 - 6PM to say Hello and help support our local producers.

06/03/2022

While I like to personally use the five "S" example (Salad, Soup, Sandwich, Stir-fry, Smoothie) when informing potential clients how to use our products, there are many other uses for them if you just think outside the box. I have personally seen them used in crabcake, meatloaf and pasta recipes....

06/01/2022

Please check out the link below for ideas and inspiration on the numerous ways our tasty microgreens can be used.....

https://www.yummly.com/recipes/microgreens

The Best Microgreens Recipes on Yummly | Roasted Halibut With Microgreen Cashew Puree, Korean Ground Turkey Rice Bowls, Keto Veggie Burgers

06/01/2022

Getting ready for our second market of the season and looks as if our "yields" are already increasing.... We have Radish, Broccoli, Sunflower (last cycle), Pea, a "mild" salad blend as well as a "spicy" salad blend. All varieties are $3.00 Oz or 3 Oz for $8.00. Contact us today if you would like any of these once they are harvested.

05/31/2022

We would like to thank everyone who has supported us over the past 8 months (whether through buying our products or just providing us with encouraging words to help keep us motivated to continue moving forward). While we have had to face a couple "setbacks" here in recent weeks (discontinuing our sunflowers due to supplier seed issues, increasing prices to stay relevant within todays changing economy, and a few other small issues we were able to overcome), we will continue to strive to provide our community with a source for locally grown fresh cut microgreens and really look forward to what the future may bring. With that being said; if you have not already done so; please like and share our business page.

https://www.facebook.com/Monterey-Micros

05/31/2022

Although we have already slightly increased our prices within the last few weeks, after figuring out some numbers from this past week's market, due to the nationwide rise in costs of EVERYTHING including many of the supplies we use (seeds, growing medium, packaging materials, etc.) , we are sad to announce that we will have to once again raise our prices slightly to reflect this and still stay relevant within todays changing economy. Our new prices starting this week at market will be $3.00 per Oz or 3 Oz for $8.00. While it deeply saddens me that we had to do this; we do hope you, our customers, will understand and continue to support us as we strive to provide you with a local source for fresh cut microgreens.

05/23/2022

While we have enough for one more "grow" of sunflower seeds from last years "supply"; due to some issues that our "suppliers" have had in recent months with regards to obtaining a source for sunflower seed (very short supply and many batches having mold issues when they could get them in); we have decided to temporarily discontinue the production/sales of our sunflower microgreens (once we are out) until these issues are resolved. Although this variety has been one of our better sellers in the past and making this a very difficult decision as it may slightly hurt us as a business; we strive to provide our customers the best quality products for their money and feel as if we had no other choice at this time in order to maintain that goal. We do greatly apologize for any inconvenience...