The Beginner's Guide to Growing Microgreens - PDF

Whether you have never grown a single seed or you have tried microgreens before and struggled to get consistent results — this guide was written for you.

We set out to make the most complete and useful beginner microgreens guide we have ever put together — and we think this is it. Every step, every supply, every common mistake, and every lesson we learned over years of growing is in here. Print it out, put it in a binder, and keep it close. This guide is meant to be used, not just read once and forgotten.

What's inside

A Complete 41-Page Printable Guide 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 on Amazon and video tutorials
• And more!
• 41 pages. Instant PDF download. Print at home.

Important Notes

This is a digital PDF download — no physical copy will be shipped. Once purchased you will receive an instant download that you can print at home or save to your phone or computer for easy reference. This guide is formatted for standard A4 paper size (8.27" × 11.69" / 210mm × 297mm). Supplies, seeds & plants are not included — this is a guide only.

This guide is based on our personal All information in this guide is based on our personal experience growing microgreens in our own home in Zone 8a. Results will vary depending on your water quality, climate, seeds, equipment, and environment. This guide is a starting point and a framework — not a guarantee.

Disclaimer & Important Information

• Digital products are non-refundable.

• This guide is the intellectual property of On The Grow, LLC and is intended for personal use only. Unauthorized reproduction, sharing, distribution, or resale — whether online or in person — is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.

• All information provided is based solely on the personal experience of On The Grow, LLC in their specific growing environment. On The Grow, LLC makes no guarantees regarding yield, germination rates, plant health, or any other outcome. Results will vary based on your environment, water quality, seeds, equipment, and individual growing conditions.

• On The Grow, LLC is not responsible for the quality, safety, or performance of any supplies or equipment sourced independently by the user. Always verify that all materials in contact with food crops are food safe and appropriate for your intended use.

• Some product references in this guide may include affiliate links. On The Grow, LLC may receive a small commission on purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you.

• By purchasing and downloading this guide you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclaimer and accept full responsibility for your own grow setup, safety choices, and any supplies you choose to use.