Kit Assembly Instructions

Here are assembly instructions for both the basic and deluxe kits. The Assembly and Grow & Care Guides are written as two guides. The Basic and deluxe kits have slightly different parts and instructions. As do the different seed varieties which have different care instructions. Easy, medium, or more difficult MicroGreen Varieties each have a slightly different sets of instructions. Also, If you purchased a Windowsill kit, those do not come with racks and lights. The instruction booklets are included in the packets.

Kit Parts Included

  • 4 legs
  • 1 Rack Top
  • Deluxe: 2 4000 LED Lumen Lights (Attached to rack top) with Timer
  • Basic: 1 4000 LED Lumen Lights (Attached to rack top) (No Timer)
  • Deluxe: 4 Trays
  • Basic: 2 Trays
  • Deluxe: 8 Coco Coir Pads
  • Basic: 4 Coco Coir Pads
  • Spacers for under pads (straws)
  • Deluxe: 2 Styrofoam lids
  • Basic: 1 Styrofoam lid
  • Toothpicks for attaching to lid
  • Instruction Booklet
Deluxe Kit
Basic Kit

Seed Packets Included

We recommend beginning with easy seeds options and staggering your trays starts. Then as you become more skilled at watering and care, following your own plan.
TypeDifficultyCare GuideNutrition Info.
ArugulaEasylinklink
CabbageEasylinklink
BroccoliEasylinklink
Salad MixEasylinklink
Kohlrabi (Deluxe)Easylinklink
Leeks (Deluxe)Easylinklink
Mustard Wasabi (Deluxe)Easylinklink
Cilantro (Deluxe)Mediumlinklink

Choose the Best Location

Location Overview

Growing MicroGreens is easy; keep them close to your kitchen for quick access and daily care reminders. Also, make sure there’s electricity nearby for your lights.

Assure your MicroGreens are growing in a balanced environment. Avoid locations where they will be harassed by pets or be exposed to extremes of cold or heat.

Temperature

The best temperature for growing MicroGreens is between 60°F and 75°F (15°C to 24°C). This helps the plants grow well and stay healthy. Keep in mind that windows and drafts from open doors can change the temperature in some areas.

Humidity

The best humidity for growing MicroGreens is between 35 and 50% humidity. Fortunately, this is also the humidity level of the typical US kitchen according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)145

Water Quality

The best water for your MicroGreens has a neutral pH of 6-6.5, which is common in most homes. If your water smells like chlorine and you don’t filter it, let it sit in a pitcher for 24 hours to allow the chlorine to dissipate before using it on your delicate young plants.

Assemble your Kit

Basic (2 Tray, 1 Light) Kit
Deluxe (4 Tray, 2 Light) Kit
  • Choose a target location near an electrical outlet.
  • Most choose a location near their kitchen
  • Assemble the rack and lights
  • Use four spacers (straws) under the Coco Coir Pads
  • Use at 4-8 wooden picks in the lids to rest on top of the trays during germination phase
  • You remove lids and move trays under lights during the vegetation phase

Notice: In the assembled kit pictures above, you will see trays of MicroGreens in germination phase (with lid), early vegetative (under lights), and late vegetative phases, which are ready for harvesting.

See the Grow and Care Guide for the remaining steps to successfully growing your Pure MicroGreens.