How do I set up to grow microgreens at home?
Getting started with microgreens requires choosing a growing setup, trays, medium, seeds, and a light source. Costs range from $50 for a basic windowsill setup to $500 for a multi-shelf LED system.
- Set up LED grow lights on a shelf rack5
An LED grow light setup on a wire shelving rack gives you consistent, year-round production regardless of weather or window access. This is the most popular intermediate setup, costing $200-500.
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🛠️ Wire shelving rack, LED grow lights, timer, trays, growing medium, seeds
- Follow the basic seed-to-harvest process5
Every microgreen grow follows the same eight-step workflow, typically taking 7-14 days from seed to plate.
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🛠️ Trays, growing medium, seeds, spray bottle, scissors
- Start with a basic windowsill setup4
A south-facing window with 4+ hours of direct sunlight is enough to grow your first tray of microgreens for under $50. This is the simplest way to start.
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🛠️ Shallow trays, coconut coir, seeds, spray bottle