Microgreens are young seedlings of vegetables and herbs — like radish, broccoli, beetroot and mustard — harvested 7–14 days after sowing, when the first leaves open. They're tender, full of flavour and very nutritious. Browse all Microgreens Seeds.

Sprouts are germinated seeds eaten whole in 5–7 days, usually grown in water. Microgreens grow in a tray of soil or cocopeat and are cut at 7–14 days. Baby leaves grow a little longer (3–5 weeks) for bigger salad leaves. Shop Sprout Seeds or Baby Leaves.

No. You can grow them in cocopeat, a light potting mix or even on damp tissue for some varieties. A shallow tray with drainage works best. See our Potting & Soil Media and Seedling Trays.

Keep the tray covered and dark for the first 2–3 days, then give 4–6 hours of bright, indirect light — a sunny window is enough. Too little light makes them tall and pale.

Mist or bottom-water once a day so the growing mix stays evenly moist. Avoid pouring water over the top once leaves appear, as this can cause mould.

Yes — because they're grown indoors and harvested so quickly, microgreens can be grown in every season. In peak summer keep them out of direct afternoon sun; in winter a bright window is ideal.