How Local Farming is Thriving One Microgreen at a Time
There’s a quiet revolution taking root in Gozo, and it’s happening most unexpectedly. No sweeping fields or tractors. No chemicals, no shortcuts. Just a tiny, love-filled vertical room where two people, Keith and Sara, are doing something extraordinary with something very, very small.
They’re growing microgreens. But more than that, they’re growing a way forward. A new chapter for conscious food production on the island. A business that doesn’t just sell nourishment, but offers a blueprint for sustainability, wellbeing, and local resilience.
It’s called Oh Shoot! And if you haven’t heard of them yet, it’s only a matter of time.
Now, before your eyes glaze over at the word microgreens, let me stop you. These aren’t just salad sprinkles. They’re nature’s multivitamin. And the science backs it up: up to 40 times more nutrients than their full-grown plant siblings. These little powerhouses are jam-packed with antioxidants, colour, texture, and attitude.
Gozo’s Oh Shoot Microgreens Are Leading a Quiet Green Revolution
So what makes microgreens more than just a pretty garnish? Here are some fun facts:
- Gozo Microgreens Can Be Up to 40x More Nutritious
Verified research has revealed that certain microgreens contain up to 40 times more vitamins and antioxidants than their mature counterparts.
- They’re Tiny Flavour Bombs
From spicy radish to nutty sunflower and earthy broccoli, microgreens are intensely flavourful, often more so than the fully grown versions. That’s why they’re perfect for salads: they add both punch and nutrients to every bite. A mix of sunflower, broccoli, kohlrabi, pea shoots, and radish microgreens not only tastes great but delivers a diverse nutritional profile that supports multiple systems in the body.
- Even NASA is Interested
NASA has explored using microgreens in space missions due to their high nutrient density, fast growth, and minimal space requirements. They could be an essential food source for astronauts on long-term missions.
- A Planet-Friendly Superfood
Microgreens support sustainability by requiring fewer resources, less water, less land, and zero synthetic fertilisers. Their short growing cycle also means fewer emissions from transportation and storage. It’s nutrition with a lighter environmental footprint.
- Microgreens May Help Fight Chronic Diseases
Loaded with antioxidants like polyphenols, carotenoids, and flavonoids, microgreens may help reduce the risk of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Some studies even suggest they have anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-lowering effects.
- They’re Good for Your Eyes, Skin & Brain
Here are just a few options from the wide variety of greens grown at GozoMicrogreens:
- Broccoli microgreens – loaded with sulforaphane, a powerful antioxidant linked to detoxification and protection against certain cancers
- Sunflower microgreens – great for skin health and immunity
- Radish microgreens – support circulation, digestion, and have anti-inflammatory properties
These two are growing food and a movement. Tucked away in a little patch of paradise on Gozo, Keith and Sara are cultivating microgreens with nothing but soil, sustainability, and a whole lot of soul.
They give a damn. About the soil. About the island. About health, community, and doing things the right way, not the fast way.
But that’s only half the story.
What truly sets Oh Shoot apart is the care that goes into every seed. This is slow food. Local food. Food that remembers where it came from, and doesn’t take too long to get to your plate.
And honestly? This is exactly the kind of business we need more of on Gozo.
It’s an island known for its peace, its pace, and its heritage. But as the world races forward, businesses like Oh Shoot! are holding the line, reminding us that progress doesn’t have to mean pollution. That health doesn’t have to come in a bottle. That community still matters.
Their microgreens are already finding their way into homes and restaurants across Gozo and Malta. It’s an economic call-back to conscious living, and we can see why.
Whether you’re a foodie, a fitness lover, or just micro-curious, one thing’s clear: these tiny greens are making a massive impact on our islands. And if you’re looking for a fresh place to start, check out GozoMicrogreens, where nutrition and flavour meet in a leafy love story.
There’s a choice of over 20 different microgreens for you to choose from. Just tell them your preferred mix, and they’ll cater to your taste buds.
Where to Buy Gozo Microgreens
In Gozo:
Buy direct (free delivery on certain days): www.gozomicrogreens.com
Salads can be found at Dailyfresh.
Malta:
https://www.facebook.com/naturaliorganic
Author: Andrea Britton
Andrea is the Creative Director and Editor at GITH. Tweet her at @andreabritton or send stories to hello@gozointhehouse.com.
