Your Questions, Answered

  • We believe fresh food should truly be fresh. Microgreens are delicate living plants with a near term shelf life. To ensure peak nutrient density and crispness, they are best consumed within a week of harvest. Shipping them nationwide requires expensive overnight shipping and heavy insulation, which is costly and environmentally taxing. Because of this, our Fresh Harvests are available for local pickup and delivery only in the St. Cloud and Central Florida area.

  • We have two perfect solutions for our nationwide customers:

    1. Microgreens Powder: This is our "farm in a jar." We freeze-dry our harvest immediately, locking in the nutrients so we can ship them anywhere in the world.

    2. The Countertop Farmer: If you crave the crunch of fresh greens, you can grow them yourself! Our near automated system makes it easy to grow professional-quality Sproutstanding greens in your own kitchen, no matter where you live.

  • Yes, it is the next best thing to eating them right off the tray. We use freeze-drying technology, not heat dehydration. Heat destroys delicate vitamins (like Vitamin C) and enzymes. Freeze-drying removes water at sub-zero temperatures, preserving approximately 97% of the nutrients, color, and flavor of the living plant. It’s essentially "suspended animation" for your veggies.

  • It is highly concentrated nutrition. Microgreens are 80-90% water by weight. When we remove that water, what's left is pure potent nutrition. It takes roughly 5-7 containers of fresh microgreens to make just one jar of powder. This means a single quarter teaspoon delivers a massive dose of phytonutrients without you needing to eat a giant salad.

  • Microgreens are vegetable seedlings harvested just 7–14 days after germination. Research shows they can contain up to 40 times the nutrient density of their mature counterparts. Because they are harvested at their peak growth stage, they are packed with concentrated vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

  • Most greens powders use mature vegetables that are dried with high heat, which kills nutrients. Sproutstanding uses 100% freeze-dried microgreens. Freeze-drying preserves nearly all the heat-sensitive vitamins and enzymes, ensuring you get the full nutritional benefit of the fresh plant in a shelf-stable form.

  • We go beyond organic standards by focusing on purity and safety. All Sproutstanding microgreens are grown in a controlled indoor vertical farm in St. Cloud, FL. Crucially, we use a soil-free growing method. We specifically avoid soil to eliminate the risk of heavy metal contamination often found in traditional earth-based farming. We use inert grow pads, non-GMO seeds, and absolutely no pesticides or herbicides.

  • Our subscription is designed so you never run out of fresh greens. When you purchase the system, you receive the growing unit and your first month's supplies. Every month thereafter, we ship you a "NeverRun-Out" Refill Pack containing fresh grow pads and seeds directly to your door. You can pause or cancel anytime.

  • No gardening experience is required. Our system uses automated wicking technology and pre-measured seeds for optimum density. Simply read the instructions and scan the QR code for the growing secrets of the pros.

  • Each refill pack contains professional-grade grow pads and pre-measured seeds with our high-yield microgreen varieties (such as broccoli, radish, or salad mix). Because microgreens are harvested at such an early stage, they are fully powered by the energy within the seed itself. This means no added fertilizers or nutrient mixes are necessary—just add water.

  • Our powder is incredibly versatile. Because it has a mild, earthy flavor, it can be hidden easily in food.

    • Smoothies: Add a quarter teaspoon to your morning shake.

    • Picky Eaters: Mix it into sauces, mac and cheese, or meatballs to add veggies without the fight.

    • Cooking: Sprinkle it over eggs, avocado toast, or soups just before serving.

  • Yes! Our microgreens are pure vegetables with no added fillers, caffeine, or synthetics. Many parents use our Microgreens Salt or powder to boost the nutrition of meals for picky eaters. (Always consult your pediatrician if your child has specific dietary restrictions).

  • We are a Florida-based business. All our crops are grown in our indoor vertical farm in St. Cloud, FL, ensuring year-round freshness regardless of the weather.

  • Sproutstanding was founded by John Crutchfield following his own personal health transformation. As a former contestant on The Biggest Loser, John learned the vital importance of nutrient-dense whole foods. He created Sproutstanding to make it easier for families to access "living food" every day.

  • Please call 407-536-8978 and leave a message. Like most of you we get plenty of spam but we will call back usually the same day. Email is often the fastest at: support@sproutstanding.us