When and how do I harvest microgreens?
Knowing the right time to cut and proper technique for harvesting, storing, and using microgreens.
- Cut with sharp scissors just above the soil line4
Use clean, sharp scissors or a knife to cut microgreens about 1 cm above the growing medium in one smooth motion. A clean cut prevents bruising and crushing, which causes faster spoilage.
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π οΈ Sharp scissors or knife
- Add microgreens to meals as a finishing garnish3
Microgreens are best used raw as a finishing touch added just before serving. Heat destroys their delicate texture, vibrant color, and much of their nutritional value. Think of them as a flavor and nutrition booster, not a cooking ingredient.
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- Know which microgreens regrow and which don't4
Most microgreens are one-and-done β they will not regrow after cutting because you've removed the only growing point. However, a few varieties can produce a second (smaller) harvest, making them worth keeping after the first cut.
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- Store harvested microgreens in the fridge for up to 10 days4
Harvested microgreens keep 5-10 days in the refrigerator when stored properly. The key is keeping them dry on the surface while maintaining humidity in the container β wet leaves rot fast, but dry air wilts them.
π best practice2/10/2026, 5:51:05 AM
π οΈ Sealed container, paper towels
- Harvest at the first true leaf stage for peak nutrition5
Cut microgreens when the first set of true leaves (the second pair) begins to emerge, typically 7-14 days after sowing depending on the variety. This is the sweet spot where nutrient density, flavor intensity, and texture are all at their best.
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