Victory Garden: Harvesting Fresh Greens
While I focus mainly on growing produce in the gardens, I do realize that many don’t have access to grow in the ground and have limited space for container gardening. If you live in a city, have poor lighting on your property, rent, or simply don’t have the time or finances to invest in starting a garden, I have another option for you!
Microgreens aren’t limited to someone with limited space, either. We have space in our green house dedicated to microgreens as well!
You may have seen them at a local farmer’s market or in a health food shop with a significant price tag on them. I’m not saying that price isn’t reasonable; however, it is something you can grow inexpensively at home and provide yourself with fresh, nutritionally dense food.

Why microgreens?
Micro greens are an amazing source of nutrition. (In some cases, up to 40% more nutrients than a fully developed plant!) They contain digestive enzymes and are a good source of fiber.
They grow quickly! From planting to harvest, you can expect anywhere from 10 to 21 days depending on what you’re growing.
Flavors can vary in intensities of their full grown counterparts from mild and sweet to a peppery zest that can liven up a basic stew.
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What You Need:
- Organic Seeds – Radish, sunflower, broccoli, arugula, beets, and many more options are available!
- Organic Potting Soil
- Stainless Steel Pruning Shears
- Seed Trays (I prefer using trays without drainage holes. Just take care not to overwater!)
I like the 10″x20″ trays. This gives our family of 4 plenty of greens for several meals. - Spray Bottle for watering
- Storage Shelf (Optional)
- Grow Lights (Optional) or a sunny window!