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

Discover why so many people grow and eat microgreens at home. Fresh flavour, simple indoor growing, and everyday nutrition - no garden needed.

Microgreens are young vegetable greens harvested just days after sprouting.
They’re grown indoors, cut fresh, and used to add flavour, colour, and nutrition to everyday meals.

Think of them as the easiest way to grow fresh greens right on your windowsill.

Teeny Greeny broccoli microgreens being harvested with scissors from bamboo tray

01. No Garden? No Problem.

Microgreens grow happily on a windowsill, a shelf, or a kitchen counter. All you need is a little light and a little water.

Teeny Greeny organic microgreens food styling shot with crackers hummus and pomegranate seeds on rustic wooden board

02. Fresh Food in 7-10 Days

Sow today, harvest next week. Cut what you need, when you need it, no waste, no wilting, no supermarket runs.

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03. Surprisingly Nutrient-Dense

Harvested young and eaten fresh, microgreens are naturally packed with vitamins and minerals, more than you'd expect from something so small.

Organic Microgreens grown at home

04. Grow All Year Round

No seasons, no weather, no waiting. Fresh greens on your windowsill whether it's June or January.

Teeny Greeny purple radish microgreens growing in bamboo tray held in hands

05. Even Serial Plant Killers Succeed

No green fingers needed. Our seeds come with foolproof instructions and we're here if anything goes wrong. Thousands of happy growers started exactly where you are.

Person holding a small bowl of microgreens with a blurred background of leafy greens.

06. One Small Habit. Real Difference.

A tray of microgreens on your windowsill. Snipped fresh onto your meals every day. Simple, satisfying, and genuinely good for you.

From our Happy Growers...

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At our roots

Hi, I'm Alice - Founder, grower, and the person who genuinely believes your windowsill can change the way you eat.

What started as a love of growing microgreens at home became a mission - to help more people cut fresh greens onto their plate moments before dinner, grown less than a metre from their kettle. No garden. No green fingers. No complicated systems.

Just seeds. A windowsill. And the quiet pride of saying "I grew this."

We believe small habits matter. Choosing organic seeds. Growing a handful of greens at home. Eating something real that you grew yourself. Every step supports better health and a kinder planet.

And you're never growing alone, there's a whole community of growers here, and we're with you every step of the way.

One seed. One tray. One small moment of care at a time.

Alice x

Answers to our most FAQs

What are Microgreens?

Microgreens are the young seedlings of newly germinated, edible plants, such as broccoli, red cabbage and radish. These young shoots are up to nine times denser in nutrients, antioxidants and polyphenols, than their older, larger plants, making them not only very tasty but also bursting with health benefits. 

Why are Microgreens considered a Superfood?

Microgreens have high nutritional density, and are up to 40x more nutritiously dense than their mature versions. Microgreens contain many vitamins and minerals and are eaten for their health benefits.

What makes Mircogreens so good for me?

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.

How do I use Microgreens?

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!

How much do I need and how long will a bag last?

A 50g bag contains approximately 15,000 seeds and will grow 15+ trays of microgreens when grown using standard microgreen trays.

For best results, we recommend using 1 block of coir per 50g bag.

Can I grow Microgreens without a garden?

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!

Can I grow Microgreens 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. 

What if my seeds don't grow?

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

I am a serial plant killer - how do I know this will work for me?

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.

Do your seeds have an expiry date?

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.

Why Teeny Greeny?

At Teeny Greeny, we take pride in offering the highest quality organic Microgreen kits available on the market. Here’s why our kits stand out from the competition:

100% Organic Certification: Our products are certified organic by the Soil Association, ensuring that you are growing the healthiest and purest microgreens possible.

Guaranteed Germination: We guarantee a 100% germination rate on our premium seeds, so you can be confident in your growing success.

Eco-Friendly: Our kits are 100% plastic-free, and we ensure full traceability on all sourced materials. We are committed to sustainability and reducing our environmental impact.

1% for the Planet Member: We are proud members of the 1% for the Planet organisation, contributing to environmental causes and making a positive impact on the planet.

Small, Independent, Women-Owned Business: Teeny Greeny is a small, independent business owned and led by women. We are passionate about what we do and dedicated to providing the best products and service.

Handmade in Wiltshire, UK: Each of our kits is handmade with care in Wiltshire, UK, ensuring exceptional quality and attention to detail.

Complete Guidance and Support: We offer comprehensive guidance and support, including access to a private growing group on Facebook, step-by-step tutorials, and first-class customer care to help you achieve the best results.

Unmatched Value: While our products are priced as first-class, so are our products. We stand firm on the value we provide. Despite imitations of our original kits now on the market, we are the original and we will not be beaten on the quality of our support, customer care, or the premium materials that make up our products.

How are microgreens different from cress?

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.

Where do you ship from and how much does delivery cost?

We're a small business and send all our orders straight from our HQ in Wiltshire.

Standard | Tracked 48: Ships in 2-3 business days (M-F) £4.50

Free Delivery | Tracked 48: On orders over £30. Ships in 2-3 business days (M-F)

Express Shipping: Ships next working day (M-F) £6.50

Excludes Bank Holidays. You'll receive tracking details straight to your inbox once your order is on its way.

Do you export outside of the UK?

Unfortunately due to our Defra licensing we can’t export outside of the UK. It’s something we’d love to do in the future.

ETHICS & SUSTAINABILITY

As the owner and founder of Teeny Greeny, I am committed to working with people and companies who align with my own beliefs. We believe in responsible decision-making and do our best to operate in an ethical and sustainable fashion. We have a commitment to fair trade and try to source local produce whenever possible and our products are always 100% Plastic Free.
  • Soil Association Certified

    100% Organic

    Soil Association accredited: the primary charity and organic certification body. We are proud and privileged to be working with these guys, what they say, goes. Licence no: AP28455

  • 100% Plastic Free

    The Teeny Greeny Dream Team have gone above and beyond to make sure all of our products make as little impact on the planet, its a small effort for a big cause.

  • Defra regulated

    DEFRA (APHA) is a government organisation dedicated to protecting the environment. These guys regulate my business, and we are 100% DEFRA-compliant. Seed Licence: GB7636 / Seed Passport: 129386

  • 1% for the Planet

    Teeny Greeny is a member of the 1% for the Planet collective. “The intent of 1% for the Planet is to help fund these diverse environmental organizations so that collectively they can be a more powerful source in solving the world’s problems.” 

     — Yvon Chouinard

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