Grow Microgreens with Your Kids at Home

And the easiest way to start is by growing microgreens at home with them.

Growing microgreens with your children isn’t just a fun activity - it’s a brilliant way to introduce them to nature, healthy eating, and responsibility. Microgreens are young, edible greens harvested just 7-10 days after germination, and they’re packed with flavour and nutrition. Because they grow quickly and require minimal space and tools, they’re perfect for their little hands and curious minds.

What Are Microgreens?

Microgreens are tiny plants harvested at the seedling stage, typically within 7–14 days after sowing. They include a variety of veggies and herbs like radish, mustard, broccoli, sunflower, and coriander. These greens are known for their vibrant colours, mild to spicy flavours, and high nutrient content. Best of all, you can grow them easily on a sunny windowsill or balcony with just a shallow tray and some potting mix.

7 Reasons Why Growing Microgreens is Perfect for Kids

Growing microgreens at home is more than just gardening - it's a full sensory experience for children. Here’s why it works so well:

1. Quick Results Keep Kids Interested: Microgreens grow really fast! Most varieties germinate in just 2–3 days and are ready to harvest in about a week, keeping kids engaged throughout.
2. No Outdoor Garden Needed: You can grow them indoors in trays, making it a great project even if you live in a flat or don’t have garden space.
3. Safe, Mess-Free, and Non-Toxic: There’s no need for chemicals or complex tools. Just seeds, water, and natural growing mediums like cocopeat or potting soil.
4. Teaches Responsibility and Routine: Kids learn to water daily, observe changes, and take care of something they’ve planted which is a great early lesson in responsibility.
5. Boosts Curiosity About Food and Nature: Watching seeds sprout is magical for young ones, and it often leads to questions about how things grow and where food comes from.
6. Encourages Healthy Eating Habits: When children grow their own greens, they’re more likely to taste them. We have observed that even the pickiest eaters find microgreens exciting.
7. Fun for All Ages: Whether your child is 3 or 13, the activity can be adapted to their level. From poking seed holes to decorating trays - everyone can get involved.

A Simple Way to Start: Use All-in-One Kits

To make things easy, you can start with a microgreen growing kit that includes everything you need. We have two great options for you and your children to get started.

Grow Kit 

This grow kit comes with cocopot, non-treated seeds, growing medium, and instructions - perfect for beginners.

Complete Microgreen Growing Kit

This complete kit includes four varieties of seeds, potting soil and reusable fabric grow trays for ongoing use - ideal if your child enjoys the process and wants to try different greens.

These kits simplify the setup and help kids feel confident about growing plants all by themselves with a little help from you.

Fun Ideas to Get Kids Involved

Want your child to be more excited about eating healthy with a home garden? Try these playful ideas:

• Let Them Pick Their Seeds: Give them options like mustard (spicy), sunflower (nutty), or basil (aromatic) and let them choose what they want to grow.
• Create a Nature Journal: Encourage them to draw or write what they see each day - it builds anticipation and helps them connect with the growing process. They can even pick and collate a memoir by collecting things they find interesting in the garden.
• Decorate the Growing Trays: Use paints, stickers, or coloured markers to personalise their growing area. This adds fun and creativity to the whole activity.
• Include Microgreens in Snacks: Let them sprinkle fresh greens on sandwiches, noodles, or toast. When kids grow it, they’re usually proud to eat it too!

We hope this little guide helps you plan some fun microgreen gardening activities with your children. Happy gardening!