How to Harvest, Wash & Store Sprouts After Growing
Once your sprouts have finished growing, there is one final step before they are ready for the fridge: harvesting, washing and removing the loose seed hulls. For leafy sprouts such...
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How to Harvest, Wash & Store Sprouts After Growing
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How to Grow Pea Shoots at HomeHow to Grow Pea Shoots at Home
Pea shoots are one of the most substantial and satisfying microgreens to grow at home. They produce crisp stems, tender green leaves and a fresh, mildly sweet flavour similar to...
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How to Grow Radish Microgreens at HomeHow to Grow Radish Microgreens at Home
Radish microgreens are among the quickest and easiest microgreens to grow at home. They germinate rapidly, produce vigorous young seedlings and have a distinctive fresh, peppery flavour. They are also...
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What to Do With Used Microgreen Growing Medium After HarvestWhat to Do With Used Microgreen Growing Medium After Harvest
You've harvested your microgreens, but you're left with a tray containing growing medium, roots, seed hulls and hundreds of short cut stems. What should you do with it? Can you...
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Can Microgreens Regrow After Cutting?Can Microgreens Regrow After Cutting?
You've harvested a tray of microgreens and you're looking at all those healthy roots and short stems left behind. Can you keep watering them and get another harvest? Sometimes —...
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How Much Light Do Microgreens Need?How Much Light Do Microgreens Need?
Once microgreens have germinated and finished their blackout stage, light becomes one of the most important parts of growing a strong, healthy crop. Too little light can produce pale, stretched...
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How Temperature Affects Sprouts & MicrogreensHow Temperature Affects Sprouts & Microgreens
Temperature can make a noticeable difference to how quickly sprouts and microgreens germinate and grow. The same seeds grown using the same method may behave quite differently in a cool...
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How to Clean & Sanitise Sprouting Jars and Microgreen TraysHow to Clean & Sanitise Sprouting Jars and Microgreen Trays
Clean growing equipment is an important part of successfully growing sprouts and microgreens at home. Sprouting jars stay moist for several days, while microgreen trays can collect roots, seed hulls...
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Why Aren’t My Sprouting Seeds Germinating? Troubleshooting GuideWhy Aren’t My Sprouting Seeds Germinating? Troubleshooting Guide
You've soaked your sprouting seeds, drained the jar and waited — but nothing seems to be happening. Or perhaps some seeds have sprouted while others are still sitting there looking...
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How to Grow Lentil Sprouts at HomeHow to Grow Lentil Sprouts at Home
Lentils are one of the easiest legumes to sprout at home. They germinate quickly, don't take up as much room as larger legumes such as chickpeas, and produce crisp sprouts...
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How to Grow Chickpea Sprouts at HomeHow to Grow Chickpea Sprouts at Home
Chickpeas can be sprouted at home using a simple glass jar, water and a draining lid. Their large seed size makes them quite different from fine leafy sprouts such as...
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Sprouting Seed Guide: Soak Times, Quantities & Harvest TimesSprouting Seed Guide: Soak Times, Quantities & Harvest Times
Different sprouting seeds need different amounts of seed, soaking times and growing periods. Using the same method for every variety can lead to overcrowding, poor drainage or seeds being soaked...
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How to Grow Broccoli Microgreens at HomeHow to Grow Broccoli Microgreens at Home
Broccoli microgreens are one of the easiest crops to grow at home. They germinate quickly, require no pre-soaking and can usually be harvested in approximately 8–12 days. For a standard...
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How Much Microgreen Seed Per Tray? Seeding Density GuideHow Much Microgreen Seed Per Tray? Seeding Density Guide
Using the right amount of microgreen seed per tray is important for even germination, airflow, watering and harvest quality. Too little seed produces a sparse crop, while excessive density can...
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Microgreen Problems: Yellow, Leggy, Wilting, Patchy or Falling OverMicrogreen Problems: Yellow, Leggy, Wilting, Patchy or Falling Over
Most microgreen problems can be traced to a relatively small number of causes: moisture, light, blackout timing, temperature, seed density, airflow, growing medium or seed condition. The easiest way to...
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How to Harvest and Store Microgreens for Maximum FreshnessHow to Harvest and Store Microgreens for Maximum Freshness
Harvesting microgreens at the right stage and storing them correctly can make a noticeable difference to their texture, appearance and freshness. The key is to cut the crop cleanly, keep...
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How to Grow Radish Sprouts at Home: Daikon & Purple SangoHow to Grow Radish Sprouts at Home: Daikon & Purple Sango
Radish sprouts are fast-growing, crisp and distinctly peppery. They can be grown indoors in a sprouting jar without soil, and most crops are ready to harvest in approximately 3–6 days....
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How to Grow Mung Bean Sprouts at Home in a JarHow to Grow Mung Bean Sprouts at Home in a Jar
Mung bean sprouts are crisp, juicy and substantially thicker than leafy sprouts such as alfalfa or broccoli. They are commonly used in stir-fries, noodle dishes, soups and other Asian-style meals,...
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How to Grow Alfalfa Sprouts at Home in a JarHow to Grow Alfalfa Sprouts at Home in a Jar
Alfalfa sprouts are one of the easiest leafy sprouts to grow at home. The fine seed germinates quickly, requires no soil and produces crisp, tender sprouts with a mild, fresh...
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Best Sprouts for Beginners: 7 Easy Varieties to GrowBest Sprouts for Beginners: 7 Easy Varieties to Grow
Growing sprouts at home is one of the simplest ways to produce fresh food indoors. You do not need soil, a garden or grow lights—just suitable sprouting seed, a clean...
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How to Grow Sunflower Microgreens at HomeHow to Grow Sunflower Microgreens at Home
Sunflower microgreens are thick, crunchy and substantial, with broad green cotyledons and a mild, slightly sweet nutty flavour. They are one of the most rewarding microgreens to grow at home,...
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How to Water Microgreens: Misting vs Bottom WateringHow to Water Microgreens: Misting vs Bottom Watering
Watering is one of the most important skills to get right when growing microgreens. Too little water can slow germination and cause seedlings to wilt, while too much water can...
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Microgreen Blackout Explained: Why, How & How Long?Microgreen Blackout Explained: Why, How & How Long?
The blackout stage is one of the most misunderstood parts of growing microgreens. Some varieties need only a short covered germination period, while larger seeds such as peas and sunflower...
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What Water Should You Use for Sprouts & Microgreens?What Water Should You Use for Sprouts & Microgreens?
Water is one of the most important inputs when growing sprouts and microgreens. Seeds may be soaked, rinsed or watered repeatedly before harvest, so the quality of that water matters...
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How to Store Sprouting & Microgreen Seeds for Better GerminationHow to Store Sprouting & Microgreen Seeds for Better Germination
Good seed storage is simple: keep seeds cool, dry, sealed and protected from direct light. Heat and moisture are two of the biggest factors that reduce seed viability over time....
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Best Growing Medium for Microgreens: Coco Coir, Seed-Raising Mix & MatsBest Growing Medium for Microgreens: Coco Coir, Seed-Raising Mix & Mats
Choosing the best growing medium for microgreens can make germination, watering and harvesting much easier. The ideal medium should hold enough moisture for fast-growing seedlings while still allowing drainage, air...
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Best Microgreens for Beginners: 5 Easy Varieties to GrowBest Microgreens for Beginners: 5 Easy Varieties to Grow
Choosing the right variety can make your first microgreen crop much easier. Some microgreens germinate quickly, grow vigorously and clearly show each stage of development, while others need slower germination,...
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Mould vs Root Hairs on Sprouts & MicrogreensMould vs Root Hairs on Sprouts & Microgreens
White fuzz around newly germinated sprouts or microgreens can be alarming, but it is often completely normal. Young seedlings produce tiny root hairs that help absorb water and nutrients. These...
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How to Grow Microgreens at Home in AustraliaHow to Grow Microgreens at Home in Australia
Microgreens are one of the quickest ways to grow fresh leafy food at home. They need very little space, can be grown indoors and many varieties are ready to harvest...
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How to Grow Sprouts in a JarHow to Grow Sprouts in a Jar
Growing sprouts in a jar is one of the simplest ways to produce fresh food at home. You do not need soil, a garden or a grow light—just suitable sprouting...
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Everything You Need To Know About Broccoli SproutsEverything You Need To Know About Broccoli Sprouts
Broccoli sprouts are young broccoli seedlings harvested only a few days after germination. They are quick to grow, require very little space and have attracted considerable scientific interest because they...
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How To Grow Wheatgrass: Step By Step InstructionsHow To Grow Wheatgrass: Step By Step Instructions
Congratulations on your Wheatgrass Grow Kit purchase! Ready to grow fresh wheatgrass at home? This step-by-step guide takes you from soaking and germinating the seed through to a dense green...
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Broccoli Sprouts Benefits: Sulforaphane, Nutrition & ResearchBroccoli Sprouts Benefits: Sulforaphane, Nutrition & Research
Broccoli sprouts are young broccoli seedlings harvested only a few days after germination. They have become one of the most researched edible sprouts because they are naturally rich in glucoraphanin,...
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Sprouts vs Microgreens: What’s the Difference?Sprouts vs Microgreens: What’s the Difference?
Sprouts and microgreens both begin with germinating seeds, but they are grown, harvested and eaten differently. Sprouts are usually ready within a few days and are generally eaten whole, while...
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Why Eat Sprouts? Nutrition, Benefits & What Research SaysWhy Eat Sprouts? Nutrition, Benefits & What Research Says
Sprouts are young seedlings harvested only a few days after germination. They are crisp, versatile and available in a wide range of flavours—from mild alfalfa and clover to peppery radish,...
