Grow Your Own Micro Garden (Under $15)
Grab your materials
- Reused plastic container (washed)
- Soil (backyard, community garden, or small bag)
- Water
- Container lid
- Seeds (broccoli is beginner-friendly; grow what’s culturally right for you)
- Something to poke holes (fork, nail, scissors)
- A place with indirect light (windowsill or shelf)
- Scissors for harvesting
Step 2: Make Drainage Holes
Flip the container over and poke four small holes in the bottom.
This lets extra water drain out so your plants do not rot.
Tip: Put the container on a plate or tray to catch drips.
Step 3: Add Soil + Water
Fill the container with about 2 inches of soil.
You do not need more. Microgreens have shallow roots.
You do not need more. Microgreens have shallow roots.
Lightly water the soil until it feels damp, not soaked.
Moist to the touch is perfect.
Moist to the touch is perfect.
Step 4: Scatter the Seeds
Sprinkle seeds evenly across the soil surface.
Do not bury them.
Do not bury them.
Once done, place the lid on the container.
This creates a mini greenhouse and helps seeds sprout faster.
Step 5: Hide It (For 1 to 2 Days)
Put the covered container in a dark spot like a cupboard or drawer.
Check once a day to make sure the soil stays moist.
You will usually see sprouts popping up within two days.
Step 6: Move to Light + Let It Grow
After day two, remove the lid and move your micro garden to a spot with indirect sunlight.
Water lightly once a day or whenever the soil feels dry.
Let it grow until about day 7 or 8.
Step 7: Harvest + Eat
Use clean scissors and cut the greens just above the soil.
Add them to:
• Salads
• Toast
• Rice bowls
• Soups
• Sandwiches
• Salads
• Toast
• Rice bowls
• Soups
• Sandwiches
Fresh food, grown by you.