# How To Grow Microgreens

> Grow microgreens at home: a seeding chart for every variety, a harvest planner, sourced nutrient facts and simple ways to eat them. Pea shoots, broccoli, sunflower, radish and more.

## Sections

- [Start here](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/start-here/): What microgreens are and how to grow your first tray: seeds, trays, soil or mats, blackout, watering and harvest.
- [Varieties](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/varieties/): A seeding chart for every variety: seed per tray, soak, blackout days, days to harvest, flavor and color.
- [Nutrition](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/nutrition/): Sourced nutrient facts for microgreens, stated per 100 g with the study named.
- [Kitchen](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/kitchen/): How to harvest, keep and eat microgreens, with recipes and a flavor guide.
- [Supplies](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/supplies/): Seeds, trays, growing media and lights: how to choose what you need.
- [Grow to sell](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/grow-to-sell/): Growing a few trays a week to sell: planning, packaging and pricing basics.

## More

- [About Sage Whitfield and How To Grow Microgreens](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/about/): Who writes How To Grow Microgreens: an editorial pen name, a small independent publisher, and a promise to state only what our sources state.
- [Best Microgreens to Grow for Beginners: Our Picks](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/collections/microgreens-for-beginners/): Best microgreens to grow for beginners: our picks are radish, arugula, broccoli, kale, sunflower and pea shoots, chosen for speed and short cover times.
- [Contact](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/contact/): How to reach the How To Grow Microgreens editorial team about corrections, partnerships or general questions.
- [Corrections](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/corrections/): How to report an error in a How To Grow Microgreens guide, and how we handle and record corrections.
- [Editorial policy](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/editorial-policy/): How How To Grow Microgreens decides what to publish, what it will not cover, how guides are reviewed and where commercial interests stop.
- [Fastest Growing Microgreens: Ready in 6 to 12 Days](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/collections/fastest-microgreens/): Fastest growing microgreens ranked by days to harvest: arugula in 6 to 8 days, pea shoots and sunflower in 8 to 10, radish and broccoli in 8 to 12.
- [How we research](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/how-we-research/): How each microgreens guide is built: which sources we use, how we handle figures, and what we do when sources differ.
- [Privacy policy](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/privacy/): What data How To Grow Microgreens collects, why, and how to contact us about your information.
- [Work with us](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/work-with-us/): Partnering with How To Grow Microgreens: what we accept, what we don’t, and how sponsored content is labelled.

## Varieties

- [Arugula Microgreens: Ready in as Little as 6 Days](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/varieties/arugula/): Grow peppery arugula microgreens fast: just 10 g of seed per 10×20 tray, no soak, 1–2 days covered and a harvest in 6–8 days. See the full seeding chart.
- [Basil Microgreens: How to Grow Them in 12–16 Days](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/varieties/basil/): Grow intensely fragrant basil microgreens: 28 g of seed per 10×20 tray, no soak, 4–7 days covered and a harvest in about 12–16 days. See the full chart.
- [Beet Microgreens: Seeding Chart and Growing Guide](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/varieties/beet/): Grow earthy beet microgreens at home: soak the seed 6–12 hours, cover the tray and harvest in about 11–21 days. Sourced ranges, tips and a vitamin C figure.
- [Broccoli Microgreens: How to Grow Them in 8–12 Days](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/varieties/broccoli/): Grow mild, crunchy broccoli microgreens at home: 28 g of seed per 10×20 tray, no soak, 2–4 days covered and a harvest in about 8–12 days. See the full chart.
- [Cilantro Microgreens: How to Grow a Slow, Fragrant Tray](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/varieties/cilantro/): Grow cilantro microgreens at home: 28 g of seed per 10×20 tray, 7–14 days covered and a harvest in about 21–28 days. Seeding chart and carotenoid ranking.
- [Kale Microgreens: Seeding Chart and Growing Guide](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/varieties/kale/): Grow kale microgreens at home: 28 g of seed per 10×20 tray, no soak, 1–2 days covered and a harvest in about 8–12 days. Full chart with sourced ranges.
- [Kohlrabi Microgreens: Seeding Chart and Growing Guide](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/varieties/kohlrabi/): Grow kohlrabi microgreens at home: sprouting in about 36 hours at 72°F and a harvest in 10–15 days. A purple cultivar is available. Full sourced guide.
- [Mustard Microgreens: How to Grow a Spicy Tray](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/varieties/mustard/): Grow spicy mustard microgreens at home: sprouting in about 36 hours at 72°F and a harvest in 10–15 days, even in less-than-ideal light. Full sourced guide.
- [Pea Shoots: How to Grow Them in 8–10 Days](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/varieties/pea-shoots/): Grow sweet pea shoots at home: 150 g of seed per 10×20 tray, a 6-hour soak, 3 days covered and a harvest in about 8–10 days. Full seeding chart inside.
- [Radish Microgreens: How to Grow Them in 8–12 Days](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/varieties/radish/): Grow spicy, nutty radish microgreens at home: 42 g of seed per 10×20 tray, no soak, 1–2 days covered and a harvest in about 8–12 days. See the full chart.
- [Red Cabbage Microgreens: Growing Guide and Nutrients](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/varieties/red-cabbage/): Grow red cabbage microgreens at home: about 2–3 teaspoons of seed per 10×20 tray and a harvest in 10–15 days. Highest vitamin C of 25 varieties in a USDA study.
- [Sunflower Microgreens: How to Grow a Nutty Tray](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/varieties/sunflower/): Grow nutty, sweet sunflower microgreens: 48 g of seed per 10×20 tray, a 6–12 hour soak, 3 days covered and a harvest in about 9–10 days. Full seeding chart.

## Start here

- [Blackout Method for Microgreens: Cover, Weight, Uncover](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/guides/blackout-method/): The blackout method for microgreens: sow, cover the tray in the dark with a weight, then uncover to light. Includes covered days for popular varieties.
- [Grow Lights for Microgreens: Hours, Setup and Timing](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/guides/grow-lights-for-microgreens/): Grow lights for microgreens: how many hours of light extension guides recommend (16 to 18), what kind of lights work and how to run a lights-on schedule.
- [Growing Medium for Microgreens: Mix, Coir or Mats](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/guides/growing-medium-for-microgreens/): Choose a growing medium for microgreens: seed-starting mix, coconut coir, seeding mats or potting soil. See what extension guides say and how to fill the tray.
- [Growing Microgreens at Home: Setup, Supplies and Schedule](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/guides/growing-microgreens-at-home/): Growing microgreens at home takes one tray, a medium, seed and a bright spot. See the supplies, the weekly schedule and how to keep fresh trays coming.
- [Harvesting Microgreens: When and How to Cut](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/guides/harvesting-microgreens/): Harvest microgreens at the right moment: look for first true leaves or 2 to 4 inches, cut above the medium with sharp scissors and plan the next tray.
- [How to Grow Microgreens: Step-by-Step for Beginners](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/guides/how-to-grow-microgreens/): How to grow microgreens at home in 7 to 21 days: trays, seed, medium, blackout, light, watering, harvest and storage, with a clear step-by-step method.
- [Microgreens on a Windowsill: Growing With Window Light](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/guides/microgreens-on-a-windowsill/): Grow microgreens on a windowsill with natural light: choosing the window, the tray, rotating for even growth and the temperatures extension guides recommend.
- [Microgreens vs Sprouts: What Sets Them Apart](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/guides/microgreens-vs-sprouts/): Microgreens vs sprouts compared: how each is grown, what part you eat, how long they take and where each fits in your kitchen. A clear side-by-side guide.
- [Microgreens Without Soil: Coco Coir, Mats and Soilless Mix](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/guides/microgreens-without-soil/): Grow microgreens without soil using coconut coir, seeding mats or a soilless seed-starting mix. Learn how to prepare each and the cleaner harvest mats give.
- [Storing Microgreens: Keep Them Fresh for 10 to 14 Days](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/guides/storing-microgreens/): Storing microgreens for longer freshness: cold, dark storage at 41 F can extend shelf life to 10 to 14 days. Learn the steps from cut to fridge.
- [Watering Microgreens: Bottom Watering and Misting](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/guides/watering-microgreens/): How to water microgreens: bottom watering, spray-bottle misting and pre-moistened medium, plus how often and how to keep the tray evenly moist.
- [What Are Microgreens? Definition, Types and Harvest Stage](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/guides/what-are-microgreens/): What are microgreens? Young seedlings cut at the base, usually 1 to 3 inches tall, ready in 7 to 21 days. See the stage, common types and how to start.

## Kitchen

- [How to Eat Microgreens: Serving Ideas and Flavor Guide](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/guides/how-to-eat-microgreens/): How to eat microgreens: simple ideas for salads, sandwiches, avocado toast, eggs and soups, plus a flavor guide from peppery arugula to sweet pea shoots.

## Nutrition

- [Microgreens Benefits: Are Microgreens Good for You?](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/guides/microgreens-nutrition/): Microgreens benefits in numbers: USDA studies found about 5 times the vitamins and carotenoids of mature leaves. See nutrient amounts by variety per 100 g.
- [Most Nutrient Dense Microgreens: Top Variety per Nutrient](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/guides/most-nutrient-dense-microgreens/): Most nutrient dense microgreens by nutrient: red cabbage, cilantro, garnet amaranth and daikon radish lead in a USDA study. See the top variety per nutrient.

## Grow to sell

- [Selling Microgreens: Markets, Packaging and Shelf Life](https://howtogrowmicrogreens.xyz/guides/selling-microgreens/): Selling microgreens: where growers sell (restaurants, farmers' markets, grocery, CSA), how to pack them, and how cold storage gives 10 to 14 days of shelf life.