Penn Grows is finding creative ways to incorporate mircogreens into more than just food

"They offered us a super expensive surgery that might have bought him another three or four months. We decided that wasnt in the cards for us."

"After doing some research, Mitchell learned that microgreens, particularly broccoli microgreens, contain sulforaphane, a naturally occurring compound that has been studied for its potential health benefits. He began incorporating microgreens into Finleys diet, and Finley lived for another 10 months."

"That experience became the catalyst for the couple to start Penn Grows, a microgreen farm that sells antioxidant-rich microgreen mixes to the community and local chefs. They also offer supplements, as well as microgreens for pets and feeder insects."

"Most recently, the couple launched a skincare line called Micro Glams, using microgreens in products such as masks, toners, and face oils."

Mitchell and Gloria Cherry began growing microgreens to help their dog, Finley, after he was diagnosed with cancer. They were offered an expensive surgery that might extend his life by only a few months, so they chose not to pursue it. Research led Mitchell to broccoli microgreens, which contain sulforaphane, a compound studied for potential health benefits. Finley lived for another 10 months after microgreens were added to his diet. The experience motivated the couple to start Penn Grows, a microgreen farm selling antioxidant-rich mixes to the community and local chefs. They also sell supplements, microgreens for pets and feeder insects, and launched Micro Glams skincare products using microgreens in masks, toners, and face oils.

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