Microgreens are extremely good for your body, but are very expensive to buy in the store. I started experimenting with growing microgreens at home for past 3 month and have had good success. With investment of less than $200, I am able to grow a flat of microgreens for less than $1.50 which would have cost me $40 if I were to buy them at the store. It takes on average of 10 minutes per day of my time, and the results are worth it. Apart from the health benefits, this is the closest to the instant gratification a gardener can get. On the internet, there is tons of information people have graciously shared on growing microgreens, in these notes, I am documenting my experience in the same spirit of sharing.
I am growing microgreens using 2 methods – Coco mat and using soil. Coco mat method is ideal for small seeds like broccoli, radish, kale etc while soil method is ideal for larger seeds like peas, sunflower etc. I am experimenting with both methods and have had success with both.
For someone starting new, I would recommend going with the Soil method using 4 trays and growing Broccoli, Kale and Cabbage which are most forgiving. Once you get the hang of it, you should experiment to see what works best for you. There are so many variables – temperature, humidity, light, soil, water quality that are going to be different from mine, so what works for me may not work for you as-is.
There is a large variety of microgreens seeds, each of them have their nuances in growing and using them. I have captured results of my experiences so far in Seeds for Microgreens blogpost
Let's Grow Greens 