The Beginner's Guide to Growing Microgreens is a 41-page guide covering everything you need to grow microgreens at home — tray setup, seed selection, the full grow process, harvest, and storage. Written from seven years of hands-on growing experience. Lifetime access, self-paced, $3.99.
Whether you've never grown a single seed or you've tried microgreens before and struggled with consistent results, this guide was written for you. Every step, every supply, every common mistake, and every lesson we learned over years of growing is in here. Print it, put it in a binder, and keep it close — it's meant to be used, not read once and forgotten.
Intermediate growers also use it as a quick-reference summary for specific seed varieties, seeding rates, and grow parameters. Verified buyers rate it 4.9 stars and describe it as complete, easy to follow, and worth keeping as a long-term reference.
Please note: This guide is formatted and optimized for printing. If you prefer an online reading experience with internal navigation links, our Microgreen Masterclass may be a better fit, since it's designed as an interactive online course.
What's inside
A complete 41-page guide to growing microgreens at home, covering:
- What microgreens are, why people grow them, and how they compare to sprouts and baby greens.
- Every growing medium explained — soil, coco coir, reusable silicone, and hydroponic grow mats — with pros, cons, and what changes for each.
- Seeds, sourcing, seeding rates, and pre-soaking guidance for every variety category.
- The full grow process from tray setup through harvest — germination, blackout, moving to light, and bottom watering.
- How to identify root hairs vs. mold — one of the most common mistakes new growers make.
- Lighting, temperature, humidity, and airflow guidance based on seven years of growing.
- Common problems with straightforward causes and fixes.
- Harvesting, storing, and cleaning your setup for the next grow.
- Starter varieties we recommend and what to save until you have a few grows under your belt.
- What not to grow and important food safety notes.
- A complete first-grow walkthrough from step one to harvest.
- A printable first-grow checklist.
- Three pages of real frequently asked questions from real growers.
- Scannable QR codes linking to supply lists and video tutorials.
Specifications
- Length: 41 pages
- Page size: standard A4 (8.27" x 11.69")
- Access: instant access, lifetime, self-paced
- Skill level: beginner, with quick-reference value for intermediate growers
- Mediums covered: soil, coco coir, reusable silicone, hydroponic grow mats
- Experience basis: seven years of hands-on growing
- Extras: first-grow walkthrough, printable checklist, QR codes to supply lists and videos
- Rating: 4.9 stars from verified buyers
- Price: $3.99
- Not included: supplies, seeds, and equipment
Best for
- First-time growers who want one complete reference from setup to harvest
- Growers who've tried microgreens before and want to fix inconsistent results
- Intermediate growers wanting a quick-reference for seed varieties, seeding rates, and grow parameters
- Anyone who prefers a printed binder reference over an on-screen course
Not for
- Growers who want video lessons and step-by-step modules — see the Microgreen Masterclass
- Growers who want a deep, crop-by-crop printed reference book — see Becoming a Microgreen Master
- Anyone wanting clickable in-guide links — this version uses scannable QR codes instead
Which microgreen resource is right for you?
The Beginner's Guide is our most affordable option at $3.99 and the best starting point for anyone new to growing microgreens. It's a 41-page guide covering all major growing mediums, the full grow process from seeding to harvest, and common troubleshooting. Lifetime access, self-paced.
Becoming a Microgreen Master is our 196-page book — available as an eBook, paperback, or hardcover starting at $19.97 — for a more comprehensive printed reference to keep in your grow room. It goes deeper into specific crops and growing parameters, includes an introduction to selling, and is primarily focused on coco coir.
The Microgreen Masterclass is our most complete resource at $197, for growers serious about mastering every method from beginner to commercial level. It includes lifetime access to 11 modules, 60+ lessons, 2 bonus sections, full video lessons, step-by-step modules, and a complete business and selling module.
FAQ
How many pages is it? 41 pages, formatted for standard A4 paper (8.27" x 11.69").
Is it good for complete beginners? Yes — it's written for first-time growers and walks through every step from setup to harvest, including a full first-grow walkthrough and a printable checklist.
Will it help if I've grown before but get inconsistent results? Yes. It covers common problems with their causes and fixes, and intermediate growers use it as a quick-reference for seeding rates and grow parameters.
Which growing mediums does it cover? Soil, coco coir, reusable silicone, and hydroponic grow mats, with pros, cons, and what changes for each.
What are the QR codes for? They link to supply lists and video tutorials so you can jump straight to the resources mentioned in the guide.
How is this different from the Masterclass? The Beginner's Guide is a printable reference for self-paced reading. The Masterclass is an interactive online course with video lessons, modules, and a business/selling section at $197.
Do I need to buy anything else to use it? The guide doesn't include supplies, seeds, or equipment — it tells you what to get and how to use it.
How long do I have access? Lifetime access, self-paced — keep it and reference it as long as you grow.
Important notes
- This is a digital PDF download — no physical copy will be shipped. Once purchased, you'll receive an instant download to print at home or save to your phone or computer. The guide is formatted for standard A4 paper (8.27" x 11.69"). Supplies, seeds, and equipment are not included.
- All information is based on our personal experience growing microgreens in our own home in Zone 8a. Results vary depending on your water quality, climate, seeds, equipment, and environment. This guide is a starting point and a framework, not a guarantee.
- Digital products are non-refundable. This guide is intended for personal use only — unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or resale is prohibited. Some product references include affiliate links; On The Grow, LLC may receive a small commission on purchases made through those links at no additional cost to you.