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Lettuce Seeds - Gourmet Salad Blend
Perfect for the indecisive gardener, does well in containers tooLettuce Seeds - Gourmet Salad Blend
Perfect for the indecisive gardener, does well in containers tooRegular price As Low As $4.99Regular priceUnit price per -
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Lettuce Seeds - Parris Island Cos
Reliable heirloom romaine lettuceLettuce Seeds - Parris Island Cos
Reliable heirloom romaine lettuceRegular price As Low As $4.99Regular priceUnit price per -
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Carrot Seeds - Scarlet Nantes
A French favorite, stores and freezes wellCarrot Seeds - Scarlet Nantes
A French favorite, stores and freezes wellRegular price As Low As $4.99Regular priceUnit price per -
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Basil Seeds - Genovese
Great for use in pesto and saladsBasil Seeds - Genovese
Great for use in pesto and saladsRegular price As Low As $4.99Regular priceUnit price per -
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Sorrel Seeds
Lemony flavor to puree for soups or add fresh to saladsSorrel Seeds
Lemony flavor to puree for soups or add fresh to saladsRegular price As Low As $4.99Regular priceUnit price per -
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Lettuce Seeds - Iceberg
Crisp and delicious, the standard salad lettuceLettuce Seeds - Iceberg
Crisp and delicious, the standard salad lettuceRegular price As Low As $4.99Regular priceUnit price per -
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Kale Seeds - Lacinato
Nutty and sweet long, tender leavesKale Seeds - Lacinato
Nutty and sweet long, tender leavesRegular price As Low As $4.99Regular priceUnit price per -
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Chinese Cabbage Seeds - Michihili
Heirloom Chinese cabbage boasting a sweet, crisp and spicy flavorChinese Cabbage Seeds - Michihili
Heirloom Chinese cabbage boasting a sweet, crisp and spicy flavorRegular price As Low As $4.99Regular priceUnit price per -
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Cilantro/Coriander Seeds - Fiesta Green
Prolific annual, easy to growCilantro/Coriander Seeds - Fiesta Green
Prolific annual, easy to growRegular price As Low As $4.99Regular priceUnit price per -
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Spinach Seeds - Viroflay
Heirloom variety with large 10-inch leavesSpinach Seeds - Viroflay
Heirloom variety with large 10-inch leavesRegular price As Low As $4.99Regular priceUnit price per -
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Arugula Seeds - Wild Rocket
Spicier than other arugulas, with a nice nutty finishArugula Seeds - Wild Rocket
Spicier than other arugulas, with a nice nutty finishRegular price As Low As $4.99Regular priceUnit price per -
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Spinach Seeds (Organic) - Bloomsdale Long Standing
Rich flavor, highly nutritiousSpinach Seeds (Organic) - Bloomsdale Long Standing
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Lettuce Seeds - Bibb
Classic heirloom butterhead lettuceLettuce Seeds - Bibb
Classic heirloom butterhead lettuceRegular price As Low As $4.99Regular priceUnit price per -
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Cilantro/Coriander Seeds - Leisure
Favorite in hot weather climates, slow to boltCilantro/Coriander Seeds - Leisure
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Basil Seeds - Holy
Also known as "hot basil" with its peppery tasteBasil Seeds - Holy
Also known as "hot basil" with its peppery tasteRegular price $5.99Regular priceUnit price per -
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Parsley Seeds - Curled
The standard parsley with dark green, curly leavesParsley Seeds - Curled
The standard parsley with dark green, curly leavesRegular price As Low As $4.99Regular priceUnit price per
Grow your own microgreens at home!
- Harvested just 10 to 14 days after germination
- Packed with nutrients such as potassium, iron, zinc, and magnesium
- Used in salads, sandwiches, stir-fry, juice, soup, and more
- An easy and fun countertop gardening project
You may have noticed that microgreens are gaining a lot of popularity. Microgreens have begun to make a consistent appearance at health food stores and farmers' markets. These miniature plants are a delicious addition to salads, sandwiches, soups—microgreens can be incorporated into nearly any dish for a nutritional boost!
The awesome thing about microgreens is that you can grow them on your own schedule. Sow seeds any time of the year, in any region of the world, and you’re sure to have harvestable microgreens in 10 to 14 days! Sprouts to throw on top of your summer garden salad? Sure! Fresh greens to garnish tomato soup in the middle of winter? Absolutely.
You can grow your own microgreens at home without a fancy setup. Microgreens can be grown in any hardiness zone because these seeds are grown and harvested indoors. All you need to grow your own microgreens at home is a seedling tray, potting soil, microgreen seeds, and potentially a grow light and/or heat mat.
Set up a seedlings table by a well-lit window, or if you’re fortunate enough to have a heated greenhouse, even better. If not, consider investing in a heat mat and grow light. Generally, growing microgreens involves harvesting seedlings when the young starts have sprouted their first set of true leaves.
To grow microgreens, prepare a tray with soil or another growing medium. Only fill the tray about three-fourths of the way full, as you’ll be adding another layer of soil to cover the seeds. Moisten the soil so you won’t have to water the seeds in. You’ll likely want to use a tray without cells, because you will be seedling the tray very thickly.
Some larger seeds like beans and melons you may want to soak prior to seeding. Multi-seed the tray, and tray to make the seed coverage as even as possible. Cover with a shallow layer of wet soll. Cover with a humidity dome if you have one—if not, cover the tray with plastic wrap or a clear plastic container to lock moisture and heat inside, creating an ideal environment for your seedlings to grow.
Yes, growing microgreens is really that easy. Your seedlings will be ready to harvest in 10 to 14 days. You’ll know your microgreens are harvestable when they produce their first set of true leaves, and are one to three inches tall. Take a clean pair of scissors and cut the seedlings just above the soil level. Rinse in cold water, allow to dry, and incorporate the raw (or cooked) microgreens into any dish you can think of!