Microgreen Growing Blog | Guides & Tips | On The Grow

Broccoli microgreens are one of the easiest, fastest, and most nutrient-dense crops you can grow at home. Here is exactly how we grow ours, step by step.

If you've watched our YouTube channel before, you may have seen us using some trays that are a little different from the typical 10x20 trays. So wh...

Seed quality affects everything from germination to food safety — and it matters more for microgreens than traditional gardening. Learn why garden center seeds and bird seed aren't the answer, what to look for in a quality seed supplier, and how proper storage protects your investment.

If you grow microgreens, you've probably dealt with at least one of these frustrations: trays that are nearly impossible to separate during bottom ...

Whether you're using reusable grow mediums, soil, or coco coir, 10x20 trays are the industry standard for growing microgreens. Learn everything you need to know about tray dimensions, capacity, bottom-watering techniques, and step-by-step growing instructions for each medium type.

Thinking about growing microgreens but not sure where to begin? This comprehensive guide covers everything a beginner needs to know about starting small, choosing quality seeds, setting up your first grow rack, and selecting the right trays for success. Learn from growers with over 10,000 hours of experience.

Seeing white fuzz on your microgreens? About 85% of the time, it's not mold—it's healthy root hairs. This comprehensive guide teaches you how to identify the difference using the simple water test, proven prevention strategies for every growing medium (silicone, soil, coco coir), why sunflower seeds are prone to mold, DIY antifungal spray recipes, and what to do if actual mold appears. 

Want to build a professional-grade microgreens grow rack that can produce hundreds of pounds of fresh greens every month? This rack is exactly what we've used for years in our own operation

Proper cleaning and sanitization of your microgreen trays and reusable grow mediums is just as important as knowing how to grow. Learn the most effective, food-safe methods to prevent disease, eliminate pathogens, and ensure every grow starts clean.

Whether you're brand new to microgreens or looking to scale a business, On The Grow has been the go-to resource for growers worldwide since 2019.

After 7 years of testing different lights, we've learned exactly what works for growing microgreens indoors. This complete guide covers everything from science to setup.

Build your own aeroponic system for growing greens indoors. This complete guide covers everything from construction to harvest, based on our viral video series.