How to Grow Microgreens A Beginner's 101 Guide

How do I get started with microgreens?
What are the easiest microgreens to grow?
Do microgreens regrow after cutting?
Can you use bird seed for microgreens?
Can you use regular seeds for microgreens?
Is it better to grow microgreens in soil or water?
Why are microgreens so expensive?
Can microgreens make you sick?

How do I get started with microgreens?

Beginners often start by growing one type of seed, such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, mustard, chia, sunflower or buckwheat — among the easiest-to-grow varieties of microgreens — in a single container. (You can easily grow different seeds in several containers, and mix your microgreens after harvesting.)

What are the easiest microgreens to grow?

Radish Microgreens. Radishes have to be the easiest microgreens to grow. ...
Broccoli Microgreens. Broccoli microgreens, like radish microgreens, are quick and easy to seed, grow, and harvest. ...
Cabbage Microgreens. ...
Kohlrabi Microgreens. ...
Arugula Microgreens. ...
Basil Microgreens.

Do microgreens regrow after cutting?

Do microgreens regrow after cutting? While not all types of microgreens regrow after harvesting, many do and actually can be cut several times. Pea shoots tend to regrow after harvesting. ... You can remove the roots and replant microgreen seeds or even dump the tray and start over again.

Can you use bird seed for microgreens?

If you choose to use our birdseed for microgreens, you need to sanitize the seeds before sprouting and monitor the sprouts for mold during germination and development. Second, we do not guarantee the germination percentage of our sunflower birdseed, so don't be disappointed if every seed doesn't sprout.

Can you use regular seeds for microgreens?

Are microgreen seeds regular seeds? You can find seeds labeled as microgreen seed mixes, but you can easily grow microgreens from regular garden seeds. If you choose to use regular seeds, you must research them first to ensure there are no extra chemicals that have been used on them.

Is it better to grow microgreens in soil or water?

Soil will work best for most people, but if you want to grow in an urban environment, hydroponic media will be easier and cleaner to work with. Soil is the choice of growing medium for most plants, including microgreens.

Why are microgreens so expensive?

So, why are microgreens seemingly so expensive? The answer lies mostly in the fact that the components of microgreens production: seeds, soil, land, light and labor, are usually specialty items that command a premium price.

Can microgreens make you sick?

Microgreens are generally safe to eat raw if grown properly. Microgreens can make you sick through food-borne illness if: improper seed is used (with pesticides, fungicides, or coatings), improper growing conditions lead to mold growth, unsafe food-handling practices introduce pathogens.