Why Grow Your Own Microgreens?
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Additional Nutrition
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Grow Indoors
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Meal Enhancement
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Eco-Friendly
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Added Food Security
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Easy & Educational
Answers to our most FAQs
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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.
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.
What is the Happy Harvest Guarantee?
The Happy Harvest Guarantee is our promise to you that you will enjoy a successful and satisfying experience growing your microgreens. If your microgreens don't thrive, we'll make it right by providing you with personalised support and, if necessary, replacing your seeds at no extra cost. This guarantee is automatically included with every purchase, so you can grow with confidence knowing that your satisfaction and happiness are our top priorities. Our goal is to ensure you have a bountiful harvest and a joyful growing journey, backed by our expert guidance and support.
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 long do Microgreens take to grow before you can harvest and eat them?
Microgreens typically grow very quickly and can be harvested in as little as 7 to 21 days after planting, depending on the type of seeds used. Generally, they are ready to harvest when they have developed their first true leaves, which appear after the initial seed leaves. Common microgreens, like radish, rocket, kale and broccoli can usually be harvested around the 7-10 day mark. All the kits we have created contain the fastest growing Microgreens and they all grow at a similar rate.
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!
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!
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.
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.
Which kit do you recommend for beginners?
Our Single Tin Grow Kits are great to begin with if you're not sure about long term growing just yet. However if you are looking at making a committed goal to adding more nutrition to you daily diet we would always suggest our Microfarm kits. These have been designed so you can grow on rotation, planting 3 of the 6 bamboo trays included in your kit first, once you bring them into the light around day 3 you can then plant the next 3 bamboo trays included in your Microfarm kit. Then once you have used all the seeds and coir you can replenish with more seeds and coir as often as you like!
Is there any use-by date on your kits?
No. If stored correctly seeds will keep for years. We have designed our kits to last for years and all our seeds come in tins for this reason. Fun fact of the day - In 2005 seeds known to be 2000 years old, from a Judean date palm, excavated in Israel, germinated!
What's the true value of your kits?
Our micrology single tin grow kits come with around 3,000 organic seeds, organic growing medium coir, inclusive instructions and a wooden measuring spoon, all hand-packed into a British manufactured steel tin for you to grow your own Microgreens in. Our larger kits come with 6 reusable bamboo trays and 3 re-usable tins, containing 18,000 seeds in total. When previously operating as an urban farm we would retail our fresh Microgreen Punnets for £3.50 per 30g. Think of Microgreens being one of the best supplements you can add to your daily diet! All our kits are replenish-able plus we offer you support and guidance at every step with access to video tutorials. You won't find fresher or tastier greens than if you were to grow your own!
Isn’t it just 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.
What are your shipping details?
We are a small business and ship our products directly from our headquarters in Wiltshire.
We offer the following delivery options:
Free Shipping: On orders over £40. Ships within 3-5 business days.
Standard Shipping: Royal Mail 1st Class at £4.95. Ships within 3-5 business days.
Express & Tracked Shipping: Ships within 1-3 business days at £6.95.
A totally re-usable & replenishable kit.
Plastic Free, Organic, Woman-Owned
The Teeny Greeny Difference
Hi, I'm Alice!
The founder of Teeny Greeny, a place where we're passionate about making urban farming accessible and joyful for everyone. With our handmade, 100% organic, and completely plastic-free grow kits, I aim to bring the magic of growing microgreens into your home, no matter the size of your space.
At Teeny Greeny, we're more than a brand; we're a community dedicated to sustainable living, offering not just the means to grow your greens but also the knowledge and support to thrive in indoor growing. Join us as we embark on this green journey together, cultivating health, happiness, and a bit of magic along the way, one seed at a time.