6 Reasons People Love Growing & Eating Microgreens | Teeny Greeny®

Microgreens are the young seedlings of edible plants, such as broccoli, red cabbage, radish and rocket. They’re harvested shortly after germination, when the first leaves have developed, and are eaten fresh.

Despite their small size, microgreens can be remarkably nutrient-dense and are packed with flavour, colour and a variety of naturally occurring plant compounds.

Quick and easy to grow indoors, many varieties can be ready to harvest in just 7–10 days.

Microgreens may be tiny, but they can be remarkably nutrient-dense. Research has found that some microgreens can contain up to 40 times higher concentrations of certain nutrients than their mature plant counterparts, although levels vary depending on the variety and nutrient.

This concentration of vitamins, carotenoids and other beneficial plant compounds is why microgreens are often described as a superfood.

They’re also an easy way to add fresh greens, colour, flavour and a variety of nutrients to everyday meals.

All Microgreens contain Beta carotene from which the body makes vitamin A, Carotenoids – lutein and zeathanthin, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Calcium, Polyphenols (formerly called Antioxidants). In addition to the nutrients listed above, each Microgreen has a good source of other nutrients available in our health benefits section.

You can add them to salads, smoothies, sprinkle them over soups, stir them into stews and add them to stir-fries, curries, risottos, pasta bakes and casseroles – the sky’s the limit!

Each single seed bag contains enough seeds for approximately 3–4 harvests, depending on your container size and the variety. Our curated seed sets give you even more and are even better value with multiple varieties and plenty of fresh harvests to enjoy.

No, our seed sets are just seeds, so you're free to use whatever shallow container and growing medium you have at home.

Full growing instructions come with every seed set, so you're guided whichever way you grow.

If you'd rather not think about it, our bamboo trays and coir make it easy and are reusable, but they're entirely optional.

Microgreens are incredibly easy to grow, even for the least green-fingered of people! Whether you live in a studio apartment or a sprawling mansion, you only need a small space to place your kitchen windowsill garden. There’s no need to worry about seasons – these little wonders grow all year round!

Yes! That is one of the many benefits of microgreens. They can be grown on your windowsill or any shelf inside your home all year round. 

All our seeds are covered by our Happy Harvest Guarantee. If you have any issues, we’re here to help with advice and support.

We've converted thousands of plant killers into successful growers! Sharing our knowledge from urban farming we have created inclusive fool proof instructions and also have videos available that you can access should you need extra guidance. We also have a private facebook group you will be invited to join.

For best results, we recommend sowing your seeds soon after receiving them. However, if stored in a cool, dry place away from damp, seeds can remain viable for a long time.

Seeds are remarkably resilient. In fact, scientists have successfully germinated ancient seeds thousands of years old, showing just how long seeds can hold onto life when stored well.

At Teeny Greeny®, we believe growing fresh food at home should be simple, enjoyable and accessible, even if you don’t have a garden. Here’s what makes our microgreen seeds and seed sets different:

Certified Organic Seeds: Our microgreen seeds are certified organic by the Soil Association, with full traceability from seed to packet.

Curated for Variety: Choose individual favourites or one of our carefully curated seed sets, designed to give you a delicious mix of flavours, colours and varieties to grow at home.

Fresh Greens in Days: Microgreens are quick and simple to grow indoors, with many varieties ready to harvest in just 7–10 days.

Plastic-Free: Our seed packaging is plastic-free, and we continue to make thoughtful choices about the materials we use throughout the business.

Happy Harvest Guarantee: Growing something new can feel a little daunting, so you're not left to figure it out alone. Our Happy Harvest Guarantee, growing guides and friendly support are there to help you get a successful harvest.

1% for the Planet Member: We’re proud members of 1% for the Planet, supporting environmental organisations through our sales.

Independent & Women-Owned: Teeny Greeny® is a small, independent, women-owned and led British business.

Packed by Hand in Wiltshire: Our organic seeds and seed sets are prepared and packed with care here in Wiltshire, UK.

Real Growing Support: From step-by-step video tutorials to our private Teeny Greeny Growers community, there’s help available whenever you need it.

Confusingly, the term ‘cress’ also has a second meaning. Once a sprout grows its first leaves, it becomes a cress. Microgreens are harvested when they have developed their first set of leaves which are called cotyledons. Depending on the Kit you choose we have over 16 varieties of Microgreens available.

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