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Microgreens vs. Mature Vegetables: Grow Time and Water Usage Compared
May 29, 2026

Ever wonder how much less water and time microgreens take than full-grown vegetables? We compared 10 popular varieties side by side. The gap is huge.
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Microgreen Lighting: Best Grow Lights After 7 Years of Testing
January 23, 2026

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.
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Will Microgreens Regrow After Harvesting?
January 23, 2026

Most microgreens won't regrow after cutting—discover the science behind why starting fresh gives you better yields, quality, and healthier trays every time.
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How to Grow Microgreens Using the Kratky Method (No Pumps, No Daily Watering)
April 7, 2024

The Kratky method is the simplest, most hands-off way to grow microgreens: no pumps, no electricity, and no daily watering. Here's our complete 3-tray setup, step by step.
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Microgreen Lighting Experiment: Fluorescent vs. LED Comparison
November 13, 2023
Disclaimer: This blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended as business or health advice. See the full disclaimer at the bottom of t...
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Can You Grow Microgreens on Paper Towels? Coco Coir vs. Paper Towel Experiment
November 10, 2023
Disclaimer: This blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended as business, health, or environmental advice. See the full disclaimer at...
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Why Do Microgreens Need Weight? Our 4-Tray Experiment
May 8, 2023
One of the most persistent questions we get from microgreen growers is this: why do microgreens need weight on top of them during germination, and ...
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Coco Coir vs. Reusable Grow Medium: Sunflower Microgreens Case Study
February 3, 2023
As many of our OG YouTube subscribers know by now, one of our favorite grow mediums for growing microgreens has been coco coir, especially when we ...
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