Microgreens light requirements and a simple setup
Microgreens are kept dark to germinate, then need good light to stay short and green. Here is how much light they need and the simplest windowsill or LED setup.
Article archive
Microgreens article archive
This is the plain utility list for every published microgreens guide. For the main topic page with curated pathways, featured entry points, and broader context, use the primary hub.
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Microgreens
Microgreens are the fastest, most forgiving crop for indoor and small-space growers, ready to harvest in one to two weeks. This hub organizes the topic into a beginner how-to, variety selection, and soil-free methods so you can start a tray this week and avoid the few mistakes that cause most failures.
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All published microgreens guides
Browse the full set of published guides in Microgreens. This archive stays intentionally simple so it does not compete with the main hub.
What do you need to grow microgreens? A short list
The microgreens supply list is short: tray, medium, seeds, spray bottle, light, scissors. Here is exactly what to get for your first setup and what not to waste money on.
Best microgreens for beginners (fast and forgiving)
Start with microgreens that germinate fast and forgive mistakes. Radish, peas, sunflower, broccoli, and mustard are the easiest first trays, ready in about a week.
How to grow microgreens at home: a beginner's guide
Microgreens are the fastest crop you can grow indoors. This beginner guide walks through sowing, watering, light, and harvesting your first tray in about ten days.
How to grow microgreens without soil (hydroponic)
No soil, no mess. Grow microgreens hydroponically on a grow mat or pad for clean, tidy trays indoors. Here is how the soil-free method works and where it shines.