Microgreens are one of the easiest and fastest crops you can grow at home—no matter your experience level or garden size. Packed with flavour, colour, and nutrients, these tiny greens are harvested just days after sprouting, making them perfect for windowsills, balconies, or kitchen benches across Australia. Whether you’re a home cook, gardener, or curious […]
Grow your own pea shoots and add the health benefits of these nutrient rich greens to your diet. You’ll be amazed at how easy and quick they are to grow. In less than two weeks, you can have an abundant and beautiful crop of pea shoots. You can use pea shoots in salads, stir fries, […]
Red Mustard microgreens are a hearty green microgreen with a spicy mustard flavour, enjoyable as a garnish on salads, sandwiches and within different curries. Microgreen growing guide: Equipment you will need: Growing trays – I used small, 500mL takeaway containers A cover – For the trays to use during their blackout period, use a dark […]
Kale microgreens are a popular choice for beginner and experienced growers. These easy and quick to grow microgreens are a nutrient dense food source. In this post, you’ll learn how to grow these microgreens from seed. How to Grow Kale Microgreens Equipment you will need: Growing trays – For an inexpensive and eco-friendly option, try […]
Red veined sorrel (Rumex sanguineus), also called bloody sorrel, is a leafy herb known for its bright green leaves and deep red veins. It belongs to the buckwheat family and is grown both as a microgreen and a mature leafy green. The young leaves have a lemony, tangy flavour and are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, […]
Adding weight on top of your microgreen growing trays helps to trap humidity within the tray, press the seeds down into the medium and will also provide resistance for the seeds to push against, helping to shed their seed hulls and encourage stronger stem growth. These factors contribute to even germination and generally stronger microgreen […]
Red shiso, also known as Perilla or Beef-Steak Plant, is a Southeast Asian variety with a flavour that is a mix of both basil and mint. It is a microgreen variety that has become a popular garnish for noodle dishes, pastas, seafood and many more. Microgreen growing guide: Equipment you will need: 2 x 10×20” […]
Red amaranth microgreens are a vibrant, delicate and earthy-flavoured microgreen, ideal as a salad garnish. Amaranth can be particularly tricky to grow, so the following details tips and steps to follow, should you need a hand to do so. Equipment you will need 1 x 10 x 20″ growing trays 2 x spray bottles (1 […]
Step 1: Soak 5 grams, or 2 teaspoons, of Daikon, China Rose, Red Rambo or similar variety for 6 – 8 hours (suits a 30 x 35 cm growing tray). Step 2: Rinse well with cool water. Drain well. Step 3: Add 2 – 3 tablespoons of organic soil or coir peat to a growing […]
Beetroot and chard seeds are some of our most popular microgreen seeds. This is not surprising since they have stunning colours which make any dish ‘pop’. These microgreens also have a milder flavour than spicy brassica microgreens (e.g. broccoli, kale & radish). You’ll find these seeds a little harder to grow than brassica seeds. They […]
Fenugreek microgreens are highly nutritious and fast growing. Find out how easy they are to grow.
Have you ever wanted to know the differences between black oil and grey striped microgreen seeds? Read our article to find out the differences.
Cress is a nutritious microgreen that can be grown with soil or paper towels. This step-by-step guide shows you how you can grow it at home – easily, quickly and economically. Fight the winter blues with cress sprouts and microgreens.
Red cabbage sprouts have been touted as the latest superfood. You can grow red cabbage as microgreens in soil, or grow them in a sprouting jar. In this article, you’ll learn how to sprout these seeds with a sprouting jar.
Sunflower microgreens are easy to grow and delicious. They have a distinct nutty flavour and add a crunchy texture to salads, stir fries, sandwiches and more. Find out how you can grow sunflower microgreens using soil.
