Grow Kits

Follow these directions for your DIY MicroGROW Kits!

DIY MicroGROW Kit Instructions



Your DIY Microgreen Kit Includes:

1 Tray- With holes

1 Tray- No holes

3 sets of seeds each with 1 large puck of CoCo Coir per seed pack

Additional materials needed:

Measuring cup (1/4 cup)

Filtered or distilled water

Something to weigh the tray down, about 3lbs (i.e. a book, small brick, dumbell) 

OR rubber bands to weigh top tray down

Gloves (optional)

Fork (optional)

1.Wash your trays with warm soapy water before you start every grow.

2.Stack trays together with solid tray (no holes) on bottom.

3. Place 1 Coco Coir puck into tray and add 3/4 cup of water


4. Once water is absorbed, break up any clumps then pat down soil until it is even and flat (a fork helps with this step.)

5. Remove top tray from bottom tray and drain excess water if needed


6. In top tray, with soil smoothed down, open one pack of seeds and sprinkle them on top of the soil as evenly as possible, avoiding the edges of the soil. 

7. After all seeds are in place, place bottom (solid) tray (right side up) on top of the seeded tray. 

8. Add weight. Place a heavy book or other object OR add a couple rubber bands to hold the top tray down.

9. Set tray in a safe place on your countertop- it does not need light yet, or any more water. 

10. After 3-4 days, microgreens should be sprouted and peeking through the soil. Now you can remove the top tray and place the other tray inside of it. IT IS NORMAL TO SEE FUZZY ROOTS! These are root hairs, not mold. 

Be sure to add 1/4 cup of water to bottom tray daily. Add more water if soil becomes dry.

Microgreens are ready to harvest between 8-10 days of planting when they have grown around 2 inches tall.

11. After 4-7 days, greens should be ready to harvest with a sharp knife or kitchen shears. Harvest microgreens when they are ready, even if you won't eat them right away. The taste changes daily so you want to harvest them at the peak of flavor and nutrition! Store in an airtight container towards the front of your fridge. Greens will stay fresh for about a week. 

OR you can put the whole tray in the fridge! Then just harvest as needed. Continue to water a little every day. 

Start checking for taste when they are about this size for Radish, Salad Mix, and Broccoli. Peas should be 4-5" tall. 

Ideal harvest date:

Peas: 8-10 days

Radish: 8-9 days

Salad Mix: 8-10 days

Broccoli: 8-10 days

Send us a pic! Or if you have any questions, email us at mcnabbmicrofarm@gmail.com