How to Grow Microgreens Indoors in a Small Space

You don’t need a backyard, greenhouse, or even much space to grow fresh food. Microgreens can be grown indoors on a shelf, countertop, or other small growing area, making them one of the simplest ways to enjoy something freshly harvested year-round.

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Even if you only have a closet or a few shelves, you can get TONS of fresh, flavorful greens on your plate.

Try the nutty flavor sunflower shoots in your next salad, spice up your soup with purple radish microgreens, or add a sprinkle of fennel atop your favorite meat dish—the flavors are truly endless!

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Watch the video to see how gardeners are growing fresh microgreens in surprisingly small spaces.

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The best part about growing microgreens? It takes just a few minutes each day! You could have a non-stop supply of fresh greens, if you grow your own microgreens. 😉

A lot of people wonder what you can grow as a microgreen. They’re unsure about what plants can be eaten as a microgreen. Many familiar vegetables and herbs can be grown as microgreens, including radish, broccoli, kale, basil, cilantro, and sunflower. When trying a new variety, choose seed specifically intended for edible microgreen growing. There are hundreds of possibilities.

What’s more is that there are endless ways to use microgreens. From adding a bit of tart to your salad with red veined sorrel, dusting your pasta with that fresh micro basil (because we all know dried basil just doesn’t cut it!), or adding a handful of that cilantro kick to your southwestern soup, microgreens are one of the most versatile crops you can grow.

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