Sprouting is an easy and quick way to grow your own food. Learn how to sprout seeds, nuts, pulses and grains. Microgreens are 7 – 21 day old edible plants that are less mature than baby leaf plants. Microgreens are used in salads, sandwiches, raw food dishes and as stunning garnishes in restaurants and cafes.
Australian Sunflower Cover Crop & Green Manure Guide Sunflowers can be more than a summer flower. Grown as a warm-season cover crop, Helianthus annuus produces substantial above-ground biomass, develops a branching root system and provides temporary soil cover between cash crops. For Australian market gardeners, home growers and landholders, sunflowers can add a broadleaf component […]
Australian Everlasting Daisy Growing Guide Everlasting daisies are Australian native flowers grown for their colourful, papery blooms, seasonal garden displays and fresh or dried arrangements. Grow them from seed in a sunny position with good drainage, shallow sowing and consistent moisture during establishment. The name “everlasting daisy” covers several different plants. Seedmart’s range includes colourful […]
Seedling & Microgreen Troubleshooting Damping-off is one of the most common problems affecting newly germinated seeds, young seedlings and microgreens. Plants may germinate normally and then suddenly wilt, collapse at the base or develop soft, discoloured stems. In other cases, seeds rot before they ever emerge.Damping-off is not one single disease. It describes a group […]
Grow fresh Kale Black microgreens at home in approximately 8–14 days. Kale Black microgreen seeds produce tender green seedlings with a mild, fresh brassica flavour. They are easy to grow in shallow trays using soil, coir, hemp growing mats or other suitable microgreen growing media.Kale Black, also known as Black Toscana or Tuscan kale, is […]
Salad Mix microgreens are an easy way to grow a colourful mixture of young brassica greens in a single tray. The blend produces varied shades of green, red, purple, pink and white, along with a fresh flavour that can range from mild and leafy to gently peppery. Because the mix contains several types of brassica […]
Rocket microgreens, also known as arugula microgreens, are fast-growing greens with a fresh, peppery flavour. Their soft green leaves and distinctive spicy taste make them a popular addition to salads, sandwiches, wraps, pizzas and restaurant garnishes. If you are learning how to grow Rocket microgreens, they are a relatively straightforward crop to start with. The […]
Cress microgreens are one of the quickest and easiest microgreens to grow. They produce tender green seedlings with a fresh, peppery flavour and can often be harvested in approximately 7–10 days. Garden cress, Lepidium sativum, belongs to the mustard family and has the slightly spicy, sharp flavour commonly associated with brassica greens. Its compact growth […]
Chervil microgreens are delicate, aromatic greens with finely divided foliage and a mild parsley-like flavour with subtle anise notes. They are particularly popular as a culinary garnish and are well suited to salads, egg dishes, seafood, soups and restaurant-style plating. If you are learning how to grow Chervil microgreens, the main thing to understand is […]
Dill Bouquet microgreens are delicate, aromatic microgreens with fine green foliage and the distinctive fresh flavour of dill. They take longer to establish than fast-growing varieties such as radish, broccoli and mustard, but their attractive feathery leaves and strong culinary flavour make them particularly useful for salads, seafood, potatoes, eggs and restaurant-style garnishes. If you […]
Purple Kohlrabi microgreens are colourful, fast-growing brassica seedlings with vivid purple to mauve stems, dark green cotyledons and a mild, fresh cabbage-like flavour. They are relatively easy to grow and are well suited to beginners looking for a colourful alternative to broccoli, kale or cabbage microgreens. If you are learning how to grow Purple Kohlrabi […]
Basil microgreens are aromatic, tender and packed with the distinctive fresh flavour of mature basil. They take a little longer to grow than fast microgreens such as radish, broccoli and mustard, but their strong culinary flavour makes them an excellent choice for salads, pasta, tomato dishes and garnishes. If you are learning how to grow […]
Red cabbage microgreens are fast-growing brassica seedlings with deep purple stems, dark green to purple-toned leaves and a mild, slightly sweet cabbage flavour. They are easy to grow in shallow trays and are commonly ready to harvest approximately 7–10 days after sowing. If you are learning how to grow Red Cabbage microgreens, they are an […]
Mustard microgreens are fast-growing brassica microgreens with tender green leaves and a distinctive peppery, mustard-like flavour. They are relatively easy to grow indoors and can usually be harvested approximately 8–12 days after sowing. If you’re wondering how to grow mustard microgreens, the process is straightforward. Mustard seeds do not normally require soaking and can be […]
Wheatgrass is one of the easiest larger-seeded microgreens to grow at home. With a little preparation, wheat seed can produce a dense tray of fresh green shoots in approximately 7–12 days. If you are learning how to grow wheatgrass microgreens, the main difference compared with small-seeded crops such as broccoli or mustard is that wheatgrass […]
Tatsoi microgreens are fast-growing Asian brassica microgreens with tender green leaves, pale stems and a mild mustard-like flavour. They are relatively easy to grow indoors and can usually be harvested approximately 8–14 days after sowing. If you’re wondering how to grow Tatsoi microgreens, the process is straightforward. Tatsoi seeds do not normally need to be […]
