How to Use a Microgreens Growing Kit: Everything You Need to Know

A microgreens growing kit is the easiest way to start growing your own fresh, nutrient-dense greens at home. Everything you need is included — no guesswork, no extra shopping, no experience required. In this guide, we'll walk you through exactly how to use your kit from unboxing to your first harvest.

What's in a Typical Growing Kit?

Our microgreens growing kits include everything you need:

• Growing trays — purpose-designed with proper drainage
• Growing medium — usually coconut coir, which is sustainable and clean
• Seeds — premium microgreen seeds selected for flavour and reliability
• Detailed growing instructions — variety-specific guidance

Setting Up Your Kit

Step 1: Choose Your Location

Find a spot in your home that gets good indirect light — a kitchen bench near a window is perfect. Avoid direct harsh sunlight, which can overheat and dry out your trays. The ideal temperature is 18–24°C, which is normal room temperature in most Australian homes.

Step 2: Prepare the Growing Medium

If your kit includes coconut coir, it may come compressed. Add water gradually and fluff it up until it's evenly moist — like a wrung-out sponge. Fill your growing tray to about 2–3cm depth and level it off.

Step 3: Check Your Seeds

Check the growing guide for your specific seed variety:

• Large seeds (peas, sunflower): Soak in water for 8–12 hours before planting
• Small seeds (broccoli, radish, kale): No soaking needed — sow straight from the packet

Step 4: Sow Your Seeds

Spread seeds evenly across the surface of your moist growing medium. Plant densely — microgreens like company! For small seeds, you can use a shaker or just scatter by hand. For large seeds, place them in a single, even layer.

Step 5: Blackout Phase

Cover your tray to block out light. Use the included dome, an inverted tray, or even a tea towel. For varieties that benefit from weight (like peas), place something heavy on top. Leave covered for 3–4 days, misting once daily.

Step 6: Uncover and Grow

After the blackout period, remove the cover and move to your chosen light spot. Your seedlings will be pale yellow — this is completely normal! They'll turn green within 24–48 hours once exposed to light.

Step 7: Daily Care

Mist with water 1–2 times daily. That's it! No fertiliser needed, no complicated care routines. Just keep them moist and in good light.

Step 8: Harvest!

Most microgreens are ready in 7–14 days. Harvest by cutting just above the growing medium with clean scissors. Wash gently, spin or pat dry, and enjoy immediately for the best flavour and nutrition.

Tips for Your First Grow

• Start with an easy variety — pea shoots and radish are the most forgiving
• Don't overthink it — microgreens are much easier than you'd expect
• Stagger your trays — plant a new tray every few days for a continuous harvest
• Keep notes — write down what worked so you can refine your technique

What to Do with Your Harvest

Fresh microgreens are incredibly versatile:

• Add to salads for extra nutrition and flavour
• Top sandwiches, wraps, and burgers
• Blend into smoothies
• Use as a garnish on soups, pasta, and pizza
• Add to stir-fries in the last 30 seconds of cooking

Ready to start? Check out our microgreens growing kits — everything included, perfect for beginners.