How to Grow Microgreens

Thinking of growing microgreens at home? If you want a fresh supply of tasty, healthy fresh greens throughout the winter months (and indeed, all year round), this is a great idea. It’s a great way to introduce the little ones to gardening and get them familiar with how it all works before those warmer months come around and they’re able to get themselves truly stuck in outside.

Microgreens are simply young seedlings of edible plants such as herbs and vegetables, with popular varieties including rocket seeds, coriander seeds, and parsley seeds. They’re brilliant for beginner gardeners and for child-friendly gardening projects because they’re so easy to grow. 

But how do you get started? Read on to find out everything you need to know about how to grow microgreens on your windowsill at home. We’ll run through what you need, how to sow your seeds, and the perfect time to harvest your greens.  

What do you need for growing microgreens?

Before you get started with growing microgreens, you’ll need to gather together a few key items. But don’t worry, this is a project that doesn’t require any sort of experience or advanced skill set. Apart from the seeds, you can use items you have lying around at home. 

Here’s a quick checklist of what you’ll need to grow microgreens:

• A small seed tray, or a recycled food tub or tupperware - almost any container will do, so grab whatever’s to hand

• Some paper towels, kitchen roll, or a little compost

• A packet of seeds

• Some water and something to water your seedlings with, such as a cup or refillable spray bottle

• A pair of scissors for cutting your microgreens when ready. 

• The only other thing you need is a warm, sunny windowsill. You don’t need much space at all, unless you’re planning on growing multiple tubs of microgreens.