Seeds And Varieties

For me, tender pea microgreens have three things in common: soft stems, a mild sweetness, and a fresh crunch that stays pleasant when I eat them raw. I’m not looking … Pea Seeds for Microgreens: Which Types Grow Tender Shoots?Read more

For microgreen seed, organic certification usually refers to how the seed crop was grown, cleaned, stored, and documented. In plain terms, it points to rules around approved inputs, recordkeeping, and … Organic Microgreen Seeds: When the Extra Cost MattersRead more

Broccoli microgreens tend to be mild, green, and slightly cabbage-like, so they disappear easily into sandwiches, grain bowls, eggs, and smoothies. Radish microgreens are sharper: peppery, mustardy, and more noticeable … Broccoli vs. Radish Microgreens: Which Seed to Buy?Read more

On a seed packet, treated is a broad flag, not the name of one coating or chemical. It means something has been applied to the seed before sale. That “something” … Untreated Seeds for Microgreens: What ‘Treated’ Packets Really MeanRead more

“Easy” is not one single trait in microgreens. A tray that feels simple for one beginner may feel fussy for another, depending on what makes the process rewarding. For quick … Easiest Microgreens to Grow When the First Tray MattersRead more

For microgreens, the safer starting point is raw, untreated sunflower seed sold for sprouting, microgreens, or food-safe growing. The label should suggest the seed is viable, meant to germinate, and … Sunflower Seeds for Microgreens: Hulled, Unhulled or Black Oil?Read more

Ordinary garden packets can look tempting, but they are often sized for a row of plants, not a full tray. A 10×20 tray may use far more seed than a … Which Microgreens Seeds to Buy for Beginners’ First TraysRead more