Microgreen Growing Blog | Guides & Tips | On The Grow

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.

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. 

Which microgreen seeds grow well on reusable silicone grow mediums? 70+ varieties tested. Plus the heat mat method that unlocks tiny seeds like amaranth.

Discover the top mistakes new and experienced growers make with microgreens — and proven strategies to avoid them for better harvests.

Buying Microgreen Seeds in Bulk

If you've ever stared at a tray of seeds wondering whether today is the day to pull the weight off, you're not alone. This is one of the most commo...

Discover why food-grade silicone is revolutionizing microgreen growing. Our comprehensive guide covers cost analysis, seed compatibility, cleaning methods, and everything you need to know about switching to reusable grow mediums. 

(Disclaimer: this is not intended to be business or health advice. Read the end of the blog for more info.) As you've probably noticed, there's a w...

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...

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 ...

Hydroponics is the practice of growing plants in water without using soil. It's one of many "aquaculture" methods, and over the past 7+ years it's ...

Okay, you're ready to dive into the amazing world of growing microgreens at home or for the purpose of starting a microgreens business of your own....