Sprouts, Shoots & Microgreens Growing Guides
Sprouts, shoots, and microgreens offer gardeners a different way to grow edible plants, often with a much shorter growing cycle than traditional garden crops. The category below brings together plants grown for tender young growth, including edible shoots, sprouts, and microgreens.
Use the growing guides below to learn how to grow the individual crops listed in this category and understand how they are harvested for young growth. The guides can help with planting or starting methods, growing conditions, moisture, light, care, harvesting, and other considerations specific to producing tender edible growth. They are useful for gardeners interested in quick crops as well as those looking to expand beyond traditional mature vegetables.