Microgreen Blog

Feb 21, 2026 • Joe Wagner

When sprouts smell bad, it’s almost always from standing water, poor drainage, too much heat, or poor sanitation. The fix is simple: rins...

Feb 19, 2026 • Joe Wagner

Most sprouts take 3–7 days to grow. Faster sprouts (like radish) can be ready around Day 3–5, while broccoli, alfalfa, cabbage, kale, and...

Feb 17, 2026 • Joe Wagner

To store microgreens so they stay crisp: keep them cold and dry. Harvest when dry, rinse only if needed, dry thoroughly, store in a rigid...

Feb 15, 2026 • Joe Wagner

Harvest microgreens when they’re upright, full, and clean-smelling, with cotyledons fully open and the first true leaves just starting. M...

Feb 09, 2026 • Joe Wagner

To grow alfalfa sprouts at home with a sprouting kit, use a clean 32 oz jar with a mesh lid and good drainage. Rinse and drain the seeds ...

Feb 01, 2026 • Joseph Wagner

Are you interested in growing your own sprouts at home but not sure where to start? Sprouting seeds in a jar is a simple and cost-effecti...