What are microgreens & how can you create a… small garden in your kitchen?

What are microgreens & how can you create a… small garden in your kitchen?

Gardening for hobby or for a more balanced diet?

Let's discover together the world of microgreens and how you can easily create your own small garden in your kitchen.

What are microgreens? 

Essentially, they are vegetables that are harvested at a very early stage of their life cycle, shortly after they sprout their first leaves.

Usually, they are no larger than 10 centimeters.

What are their benefits? 

Apart from the very exciting cultivation process, microgreens have multiple health benefits, as they are rich in nutrients and, in fact, most of the time they have a higher concentration of vitamins and trace elements than full-sized vegetables! 

What are microgreens & how can you create a… small garden in your kitchen?

There are 2 main ways to prepare your own.

Let's get started!

The easy way

If you want to automate most of the process and easily create your own mini-garden at home, then choose this click & grow planter, available in different sizes for you to choose from!


It is made of durable plastic and is suitable for all kinds of plants. Thanks to the self-watering system, it provides a consistent level of moisture directly to the roots of the plants. Additionally, the lighting function gives a unique aesthetic effect. 

Its size is suitable for smaller plants, such as succulents and herbs. 

The steps are simple:

1. Choose the seeds or bulbs of your choice 

2. Water it

3. Plug it in

4. Watch the seeds turn into plants!

Do you have more time to spare and want to go through the process in a more traditional way? 

The DIY Way 

1. Choose seeds

From the most classic vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, spinach to the most aromatic herbs, such as arugula, basil, mint, spearmint, dill, and mustard, you can choose the one you like the most!

2. Find soil & container

Prefer potting soil rich in nutrients


3. Choose the planter that combines functionality and style, as it will be in your kitchen

4. Take the basic steps

  • Spread a thin layer of soil in the pot

  • Water lightly

  • Add the seeds, at a depth of about 0.5 centimeters

  • Place the planter in a spot that gets sunlight

  • Water 1-2 times a day lightly, using a spray bottle 

  • In 10-15 days they will be ready! 

Tip! If you want the seeds to sprout even faster, you can cover the container with nylon until the first leaves appear.


If you've made it this far, you'll realize it's much easier than it might sound. 

Don't wait any longer! Get the essentials, create your own mini garden, and enjoy fresh vegetables and herbs from your kitchen!