Microgreens. [mi-cro-gree-ns (noun)]
Microgreens are the edible seedlings of plants including flowers or veg. Grown for 7-10 days until they are 15cm tall, they're super nutritious and versatile as they can be added to most dishes you already cook. Eat them raw like salad or add them to curries, soups etc as the vegetable.
day 1
Open your kit, plant your seeds, then put in a dark cupboard
how to grow them
day 3
Move trays to near a window & water them
day 7
Harvest your microgreens in as little as 7 days, eat & repeat!
Easy.
We've made it really easy to grow them, it's all in the guide. They take 5 mins to plant and all you need is a windowsill.
Super healthy.
Lots of studies show that microgreens are more nutritious than regular veg. Plus the mental and spiritual health benefits of growing your own food!
Save ££.
You can grow these supercharged organic greens with us for a fraction of cost of regular greens & salad once you know how - it's easy. Once you've learnt with a MicroKit, get a Refill Kit for serious saving!
Sustainable.
Growing your greens reduces your carbon footprint & saves on water & pollution - thanks to lower food miles and our clean, organic method.
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How long will my Microgreens take to grow?It really depends WHAT you're growing. Optimal conditions and type: 6 days. Sub-optimal: 10-12. In practice most people get a crop between 7-12 days.
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How many greens will I get from a MicroKit?You should get over 150g per tray, 10 trays' worth in a MicroKit - so somewhere between 1.5kg - 2 kg of organic greens!
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How do I eat them?The simplest way is to add them to a meal once the meal is cooked, replacing a portion of veg. Or enjoy as a side salad, or stirred into soups, curries or stir frys. They're pretty versitile, but the easiest way to eat them is to incorporate them into the way you already cook and eat, which is best tried in the kitchen!
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Where can I grow them?For the first 3 or 4 days: somewhere dark but ideally not cold. For the final 3 or 4 days: somewhere relatively bright. Don't worry, it doesn't have to be a really sunny windowsill, it could be a kitchen counter near a window or on a shelf in a bright room!
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I don't like salad, will I like these?"Even though you can use them like traditional salad leaves they're quite different. They're more delicate/fresh tasting & flavourful. And if you don't want them raw you can stir them into a soup or curry or cook with them instead.
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Are they gluten free & vegan friendly?They are indeed! Our fertiliser is vegan friendly & the greens are all gf too!
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I'm pretty busy, how much maintanence do they need?"It's one of growing microgreens strengths, there really isn't much to do. Once they're planted, which doesn't take long. Just water them when you remember and harvest when ready, that's basically it.
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Do I need any special equipment?No. A window, some water, and a teaspoon and you're ready to go!
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Can I grow them in the winter months?Yes you can, they grow really well ALL year round.
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Can my children grow them?Yes, our MicroKidsKit are great for kids... they can use their kit to learn and master growing (and eating) their own organic food in no time at all! The quick cycle from planting to harvesting keep tiny minds engaged, check out the product page for our MicroKidsKit for plenty of further information.
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Whats included in your MicroKit?Included in your MicroKit it: - 2 Large beautiful terracotta trays (20cm) - 10 Trays worth of organic soil - 10 Trays of organic seeds At least 3 different varieties! (Eg. Nutritional Mix, Broccoli and RadMix) - 1 Easy to follow Grow Guide - 3 Individual seed guides - 1 Measuring scoop - 2 Seed covers
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What do you need to grow them?No garden? No problem. You only need a windowsill, and it doesn't even have to be a very sunny one... oh and a little bit of water!
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What time of year can I grow them?You can grow them every single day of the year. From the deepest of winter to the heat of summer - you can always be harvesting fresh greens from your windowsill.
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Whats included in your MicroKidsKit?Included in your MicroKidsKit it: - 3 Small beautiful terracotta trays (15cm) - 15 Trays worth of organic soil - 15 Trays of organic seeds. 3 different varieties! (Eg. Nutritional Mix, Broccoli and RadMix) - 1 Kid friendly Grow Guide - 1 Measuring scoop - 3 Seed covers
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What do you need to grow them?No garden? No problem. You only need a windowsill, and it doesn't even have to be a very sunny one... oh and a little bit of water!
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What time of year can I grow them?You can grow them every single day of the year. From the deepest of winter to the heat of summer - you can always be harvesting fresh greens from your windowsill.
