Getting Started
How to Grow Microgreens in a Jar: Simple Beginner Method
Learn how to grow microgreens in a jar with no drainage: the right soil depth, how much seed to use, safe watering and the best crops to try.
Author: Utkarsh
Founder and editor of TrayGrown. Writes practical, carefully researched guides to growing microgreens and fresh greens indoors in small spaces.
Equipment & Setup
Hemp Mat vs Coco Coir for Microgreens: Which Is Better?
Hemp mat vs coco coir for microgreens: compare water use, best crops, cost per tray, mess and mold risk to pick the right medium for your setup.
Grow Guides
How to Grow Kohlrabi Microgreens: Seed, Timing & Harvest
Learn how to grow kohlrabi microgreens: 20–28 g seed per 10×20 tray, 3–4 day blackout and harvest in 8–12 days. Includes timeline and fixes.
Grow Guides
How to Grow Swiss Chard Microgreens: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to grow Swiss chard microgreens in a 10x20 tray: seed rate, soak time, blackout days, harvest timing and fixes for common problems.
Troubleshooting
Seed Hulls Stuck on Microgreens: Causes and 7 Easy Fixes
Seed hulls stuck on microgreens? Learn why hulls cling to sunflower, beet and chard leaves, how to prevent it, and how to remove them fast.
Equipment & Setup
How to Set Up a Microgreens Shelf in a Small Apartment
A single wire shelf with a light, a fan and a few trays can supply fresh microgreens every week. Here's how to plan, build and run one in a small space.
Equipment & Setup
Growing Microgreens Without Soil: 4 Hydroponic Methods That Work
You can grow microgreens with no soil at all — on hemp mats, mesh trays or even in a jar. Here's how each method works and which crops do best.
Troubleshooting
Fungus Gnats in Microgreens: How to Prevent and Get Rid of Them
Fungus gnats breed in damp growing medium. Break their life cycle with drier surfaces, sticky traps, sealed medium storage and, if needed, BTI.
Troubleshooting
Why Are My Microgreens Yellow? 6 Causes and How to Fix Them
Pale yellow microgreens after blackout are normal and turn green in a day. If they stay yellow, the cause is usually light, age or watering. Here's how to tell.