How To Grow Microgreens COMPLETE Guide: Setup, Soil vs Hydroponic and Without Soil plus Recipes

Growing microgreens at home is easy! Follow along our seed selection, growth comparison, simple tutorial, and cooking tips. This complete guide will help you understand how to grow microgreens indoors, including:
→ The types of microgreens
→ How to pick the best varieties of microgreens
→ Different growing strategies (with and without soil aka hydroponically)
→ Step-by-step microgreen grow guide from start to finish
→ Which microgreens will grow back after cutting
→ Tips and simple recipes with microgreens
Further Reading:
- WHAT ARE MICROGREENS? geturbanleaf.com/microgreens/what-exactly-are-microgreens-anyway/
- TYPES OF MICROGREENS? geturbanleaf.com/microgreens/different-types-of-microgreens-where-to-start/
- HOW ANYONE CAN GROW MICROGREENS: geturbanleaf.com/microgreens/how-anyone-can-grow-microgreens-at-home/
- BENEFITS OF MICROGREENS: geturbanleaf.com/microgreens/benefits-of-microgreens-its-not-the-size-that-counts/
- COOKING WITH MICROGREENS: geturbanleaf.com/microgreens/how-to-use-microgreens-in-your-salads-smoothies-snacks-and-more/
SHOP MICROGREENS: geturbanleaf.com/product/microgreens-starter-kit/
00:00 - Introduction to Microgreens Masterclass
00:22 - Video Overview
00:50 - Types of Microgreens
02:49 - Soil vs. Hydroponic
04:08 - Day 1: Microgreen Set Up
05:22 - Day 3: Remove Lid
05:46 - Day 4+: Microgreen Harvest
06:54 - Cooking with Microgreens
08:09 - More Resources on Microgreens

[@madeleineoneill995]

This is just what I was looking for! Great resource, so succinct but helpful- can’t wait to get growin 🌱

[@sarahnusbaum2598]

A hot plant scientist? This video rocks!

[@Junzar56]

Micro greens are a blast! I love using them in omelets just before you fold them, and with a bunch in top. Yum! Having a dinner party with soup and salad - having a row micro greens on a lazy Susan at the table and a scissor as part of the silverware so people can cut their own is a great way to introduce folks to micro greens!

[@GetUrbanLeaf]

That's a great idea! Love to hear you're spreading the microgreens goodness!

[@elsakitty8690]

Excellent and dreamy! TY!

[@taniasomething8828]

This is very informative!!! Thanks guys

[@terarowley6129]

Good video! I love the editing & I love the information & how actually grew the greens & showed us

[@afshirinzadeh5682]

Awesome video. Very informational. Thank you. Just getting started.

[@hannahschillinger7926]

I love spicy radish micro greens!!! Can’t wait to grow and eat them yum

[@sun.3192]

Thanks this is so helpful

[@mariem5622]

This video is so good! I don’t know why it’s not got more views because it deserves it

[@SubmarinrJoe]

Great video! Don't know how many times I've thrown out germination experiments when I've seen that "mold" LOL Now I know better

[@peterbrown2882]

Where would one buy those grow mats that you mentioned ? My search results have all ended with heat mats, and nothing about grow mats. What kind of material are we talking about ?

[@shwetadev8141]

You have really very organised video..and with all information.specially your description box.

[@GetUrbanLeaf]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@pd6569]

What a fantastic instructional with best practices. Thank you. Though I have never used jute, I will certainly give it a shot.

[@GetUrbanLeaf]

let us know how it goes!

[@sherryo8432]

Thank you! I was so overwhelmed before I watched this video. I now feel confident that I can grow microgreens and shoots.

[@GetUrbanLeaf]

Glad to hear it! Let us know if you have any questions as you get started :)

[@lukeinkson]

Great video, thanks 😄clear, concise and well presented! I noticed you put the seeds directly into the sun, while I have seen other people starting the seeds in complete darkness (ie. a tray with seeds and another tray stacked inside to simulate the weight of soil and lack of light underground) for 3 or 4 days, the idea being the sprouts start off stronger and begin to lift the tray on top of them. Then you take it off and give full sunlight and they explode. Have you experimented with that method to compare to full sunlight from the start?

[@joshcoxmusic]

Amazing video

[@GetUrbanLeaf]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@user-cs1xz]

wow beautifully done video and SO informative. tysm for the effort and passion that went into this video

[@GetUrbanLeaf]

thanks! glad you found it useful. Let us know if you have any questions. Also, we've added several new microgreens kit to our store recently, so we have even more options to choose from! www.geturbanleaf.com/collections/microgreens

[@user-cs1xz]

@@GetUrbanLeaf tysm!! the hamana kit is so genius congrats to you all on it!!

[@tracydegroat6345]

Thank you for this video! Does anyone else use these for their dogs digestive issues

[@GetUrbanLeaf]

we don't have a pup, but would definitely recommend you do some research about suitability for pets. Their digestive systems do work quite differently to ours!

[@GetUrbanLeaf]

- WHAT ARE MICROGREENS? geturbanleaf.com/microgreens/what-exactly-are-microgreens-anyway/ - TYPES OF MICROGREENS? geturbanleaf.com/blogs/microgreens/what-are-the-different-types-of-microgreens-where-to-start - HOW ANYONE CAN GROW MICROGREENS: geturbanleaf.com/microgreens/how-anyone-can-grow-microgreens-at-home/ - BENEFITS OF MICROGREENS: geturbanleaf.com/blogs/microgreens/what-are-the-benefits-of-microgreens - COOKING WITH MICROGREENS: geturbanleaf.com/microgreens/how-to-use-microgreens-in-your-salads-smoothies-snacks-and-more/ SHOP MICROGREENS: geturbanleaf.com/product/microgreens-starter-kit/

[@BushaBurgerBurito]

You have just pushed me to try and produce microgreens. My wife and i have 3 kids and expecting fourth, and we all love this, can you tell me can we use our own compost, that we produce, or should we buy some purified one. Thanks again for this video!

[@patticriss2238]

I was seeing other gardeners talk about growing micro greens as fertilizer for their larger gardens. Haven’t seen much in way of results or updates yet, but it’s a very interesting idea.

[@GetUrbanLeaf]

Hmmm, as in using microgreens as a cover crop? Or growing microgreens to then use as a sort of dressing for the garden?

[@patticriss2238]

@@GetUrbanLeaf as In using them as a fertilizer or a liquid fertilizer. They put them in a blender with water and make a slurry or a watery pour on. Whichever you want. It makes sense but I didn’t know if it had any validity.

[@Beartriple7]

Where can I find the video or info on when you compared the different grow matts, thank you.

[@lindahill5659]

Curious, can you reuse the grow mats?

[@Howwerelivingfishing]

Also wondering

[@kevinjpilcher]

Hey thanks for the video. Why do you choose jute over hemp? And do you need to spray them with nutrient water or add nutrients to the water since using grow pads?

[@mom2aidanemma]

How often do you have to change the jute mat?

[@EricPollarrd]

Does the re growth by cutting above the first leaf set work for all different plants ?

[@joyceedwards9652]

I have coconut core, is that ok??

[@breeandstina]

Came here for the microgreens, stayed for the hottie in the glasses! Wow #ishesingle?

[@shorea27]

How importang is it to weigh down the seeds after sowing? Are there microgreems that *require* this?

[@dephnny]

Do you not need to change water at least once a day?

[@AiKong]

Does growing in soil provide more nutrients since it’s pulling the nutrients from soil?

[@tongvang724]

Can you just grow them on water trays without soil?

[@mfmr200]

does it grow forever?

[@mamimudra]

Where did you buy that stick on shelf that you attached to the window?

[@snarkfinder2621]

This channel is from on online retailer. They sell the shelf in a kit with three of the grow trays. Search in shop at the URL in the description below the video.

[@rjwije4874]

where can I get your recommended grow mats at please...Thanks

[@GetUrbanLeaf]

good morning! You can find them here: www.geturbanleaf.com/products/microgreens-growing-kit?variant=46115959603413

[@mariawiley356]

Can you reuse the mat to grow the micro greens on (the one you liked)?

[@GetUrbanLeaf]

We do see some people re-use them yes, but for hygene reasons we recommend using new ones. They're relatively affordable, 100% plant based, and compostable so tossing them causes far less damage than the alternatives

[@sbrantley100]

Where did you get those containers?

[@GetUrbanLeaf]

these are the trays from our own microgreens kit which we sell online.

[@giovannifilippone6173]

what do you do with the stems after harvest? can they be re grown?

[@GetUrbanLeaf]

some can be grown a bit more, but generally after harvest you just replant and 7-10 days later you'll have more. The reason we use separate small trays is so you can have a staggered start and therefore a constant and rotating supply.

[@mskuttinupwhitney3540]

🥂

[@michelesowellwce7450]

Where do you get yours seeds? You showed a large variety!

[@Rubies05]

Would love to know the best brands?

[@michelefranco2075]

Where can you buy the trays

[@GetUrbanLeaf]

Hi Michele, you can get the complete kit right here! www.geturbanleaf.com/products/microgreens-growing-kit If you just want the trays please shoot us an email to [e-mail] and we can help with that too

[@AlexRodriguez-gb9ez]

I hope robotics gets better, so they can automatically harvest microgreens, seaweed, and fungi. I wonder if you can harvest tiny sea proto-animals for protein.

[@norzink8647]

How can i purchase just the container its growing in?

[@GetUrbanLeaf]

Hi Norzin, shoot us an email to [e-mail] and we can sort you out! We don't currently have them listed as a stand-alone item on our store.

[@billysmith6702]

What brand of grow mat ??

[@GetUrbanLeaf]

We offer our own grow mats - they're made from plant based jute fibre.

[@darlenestuart9900]

Do you start with full light?

[@GetUrbanLeaf]

You don't have to, since new seeds generally appreciate a few days of not-full light while they germinate.

[@michelefranco2075]

Just wondering how often do you water them and do you always take the lid off at day 3

[@GetUrbanLeaf]

it does vary based on seed type, but it will be pretty obvious when they need to be removed.

[@meenulechuscreations.....1547]

Can we grow them outdoor? Outside in heavy rains?

[@GetUrbanLeaf]

Likely no, since they're very fragile and would either be damaged or flooded out of the grow media.

[@27kjh]

Most videos I’ve watched say keep the seeds in the dark and put the Micro Greens in the light after they’ve started to grow…about the fourth day. I’m wondering why you don’t do that?

[@GetUrbanLeaf]

Both methods work, but we've found that the cover/dome method (to trap humidity) has a broader application hence we opted for this approach with our kit. Happy growing!

[@EricPollarrd]

Aren’t these all growable with no medium all? Obv the less materials required the better

[@NotHaunted...]

Ueah but who to sell to?

[@GetUrbanLeaf]

Fair question! but this is not really our specialty I'm afraid. We (Urban Leaf) only focus on gardening for at-home growers (i.e. personal use).

[@danielburval5899]

Nice video, but are you psychopath ? You aint blinking 😁

[@pd6569]

Do you ever cook the microgreens? Maybe you loose the nutrition?

[@GetUrbanLeaf]

Most people do not cook them because they lose some of that signature fresh microgreens flavor. Also when reduced down by heat you'd end up with micro-microgreens, similarly to how spinach or other leafy greens lose a lot of volume when cooked.

[@JWHealing]

For cooked mini greens I'd suggest mung bean sprouts. They are more substantial so are nice lightly cooked, say in a noodle dish with lots of veggies, garlic etc.

[@brentsmith8552]

Jesus, did you water that soil with your garden hose in a hurricane lol ..gentle my man, "damp" not "wet"