Microgreens: The Fastest Edible Win in January 🌱✨

(𝐵𝑒𝑐𝑎𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑤 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑎𝑡… 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑘.)

If winter has you feeling like your garden life is on “pause,” microgreens are the quickest way to get that 𝐈 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝! dopamine hit—right from a windowsill or a little shelf.

We’re talking 7–14 days from seed to harvest for many varieties. No big pots, no outdoor temps, no drama.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬 (𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲)?

Microgreens are baby greens harvested when they’re small—usually after they sprout their first true leaves. They’re:

* fast

* space-friendly

* easy for beginners

* and honestly… kind of addictive 😄

You can grow them in a shallow tray indoors with minimal gear.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩 (𝐍𝐨 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝)

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝:

* A shallow tray/container (even a takeout tray works)

* Potting mix or seed-starting mix (or a microgreen grow mat)

* Microgreen seeds

* A spray bottle (or gentle watering method)

* Light: a sunny window or a basic grow light

𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 “𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐧” 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬:

* Radish (fast + reliable)

* Broccoli (easy + mild)

* Mustard (quick + zippy)

* Pea shoots (chunkier, super satisfying)

* Sunflower (nutty, sturdy, fun)

If you’re brand new, start with radish or broccoli.

𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩-𝐛𝐲-𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩: 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐲 (𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧)

𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟏: 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐲

Add about 1–1.5 inches of moist potting/seed mix.

Level it gently—no need to pack it down.

𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟐: 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐲

Microgreens are grown close together. Sprinkle evenly like you’re salting food (but more than you think).

𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟑: 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧

Gently press them into the surface so they make good contact with the moist mix.

𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟒: 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐭 + 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 (𝐭𝐡𝐞 “𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐜𝐤”)

Mist well, then cover the tray (another tray on top, a clear lid, or plastic wrap with a few holes).

This helps keep moisture consistent and speeds germination.

Check daily so it doesn’t dry out.

𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟓: 𝐔𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭

Once you see sprouts popping up, remove the cover and give them light.

* Window light works if it’s bright

* A grow light makes them sturdier and less leggy

𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟔: 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐢𝐟 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞

Bottom watering helps prevent mold and keeps stems cleaner.

𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟕: 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭!

Most are ready when they’re 2–4 inches tall, usually 7–14 days depending on variety.

Cut with clean scissors just above the soil line.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟑 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐬

𝟏) 𝐌𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞

𝐔𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲: too much moisture + not enough airflow

𝐅𝐢𝐱: uncover sooner, water less on the surface, bottom water, and add a little airflow nearby.

𝟐) 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐠𝐲, 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬

𝐔𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲: not enough light

𝐅𝐢𝐱: move closer to window or add a basic grow light.

𝟑) 𝐔𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡

𝐔𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲: uneven watering or clumped seeds

𝐅𝐢𝐱: level the soil and sprinkle more evenly next round.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 (𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭)

Microgreens are amazing on:

* eggs and omelets

* sandwiches and wraps

* salads (obviously)

* soups (add at the end)

* avocado toast

* tacos

* smoothie bowls (yes, really)

They’re like a “freshness boost” for winter meals.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐡𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝

If you want a steady supply, do this:

* start a new tray every week

* rotate varieties for fun

Suddenly you’re the person with “greens on demand” in January. 😄

𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: If you tried microgreens this month, which would you grow first - radish, broccoli, peas, sunflower, or something else?

𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐬: Would you want a simple PGS “Microgreen Week Challenge” (start a tray together and share progress pics)?

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