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Microgreen guides

Microgreens are the shortest path from seed to harvest indoors: sow densely, cut in one to three weeks, repeat. These guides cover the growing methods, the crops worth trying, and how microgreens differ from sprouts.

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9 guides in this section

How to use watercress in the kitchen

Beginner · 5 min read

How to store, prepare and enjoy watercress, with easy recipes, flavour pairings and a look at the health benefits of this peppery green.

How to care for watercress (indoors)

Beginner · 4 min read

Ongoing watercress care indoors: how often to refresh the water, how to avoid root rot and algae, and how to keep plants productive for months.

How to grow watercress indoors (beginner-friendly)

Beginner · 7 min read

Watercress is a nutrient-rich, water-loving perennial that suits indoor container growing. How to start it from seed or cuttings on a windowsill.

Microgreens 101: How to grow microgreens at home

Beginner · 11 min read

Microgreens are ready to cut in 7 to 21 days. The tray, growing medium and seed you need, how to sow and water them, and when to harvest.

How to grow wheatgrass indoors: soil vs soilless

Beginner · 12 min read

What it takes to grow wheatgrass at home in soil or soilless media: the supplies, the exact steps to follow, and the claimed health benefits.

Houseplant mold: Identify, remove, and prevent unwanted mold on indoor plants

Herb care · Beginner · 9 min read

How to identify white, yellow and fuzzy mold on houseplant soil, remove it safely, and change your watering and airflow so it does not return.

Microgreens vs. sprouts: Growing, uses, and benefits

Beginner · 6 min read

Microgreens and sprouts are not the same thing. How each is grown, how they differ in nutrition, flavour and safety, and which is worth your time.

Hamama microgreen kit review: real grow results, and is it worth it?

Tools & Equipment · Beginner · 10 min read

We grew three Hamama seed quilts and ruined one on purpose. What the kit costs, what actually came out of the tray, the watering instruction that is wrong, a...

5 most flavorful microgreens you need to try today

Beginner · 6 min read

Five microgreens worth growing for flavour alone, from peppery radish to nutty sunflower, with what each one tastes like and how to use it.