Question 1

How long will my Microgreens take to grow?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How many greens will I get from a MicroKit?

Accepted Answer

You should get over 150g per tray, 10 trays' worth in a MicroKit - so somewhere between 1.5kg - 2 kg of organic greens!

Question 3

How do I eat them?

Accepted Answer

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!

Question 4

Where can I grow them?

Accepted Answer

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!

Question 5

I don't like salad, will I like these?"

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Are they gluten free & vegan friendly?

Accepted Answer

They are indeed! Our fertiliser is vegan friendly & the greens are all gf too!

Question 7

I'm pretty busy, how much maintanence do they need?"

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

Do I need any special equipment?

Accepted Answer

No. A window, some water, and a teaspoon and you're ready to go!

Question 9

Can I grow them in the winter months?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can, they grow really well ALL year round.

Question 10

Can my children grow them?

Accepted Answer

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.

Frequently asked questions

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