The Fresh & Flavorful Microgreens Guide 🌱✨

Thanks for bringing home living microgreens! These tiny powerhouses are packed with nutrients, flavor, and freshness—exactly how nature intended. To get the most out of your greens, follow this simple care guide. With a little love, your microgreens will stay fresh and vibrant for up to 7-10 days!

Keeping Your Microgreens Fresh

Freshly cut microgreens deliver the best taste and nutrition, which is why we provide them alive instead of pre-harvested in plastic containers. The moment veggies are cut, they begin to lose nutrients—but when you harvest microgreens fresh, you’re getting them at their absolute peak.

Think you don’t have a green thumb? No worries! We’ve got a simple method for keeping your greens fresh.

Option 1: In the Refrigerator (Best for Broccoli and longer storage)

✔ Store the box in the fridge — check the fridge temperature and be mindful that microgreens are delicate and can freeze easily!

✔ Check the moisture level every 3-4 days. If the pad feels dry, add water or shallow bowl and sit the pad on for a few mins to absorb some water. Shake well before putting back in box.

✔ A little condensation on the leaves is normal. If they get too wet, move them to the countertop for a day to dry out.

Broccoli microgreens begin to lose their most essential nutrient, including sulforaphane, as soon as they are cut. It is highly recommended that you keep broccoli microgreens alive until the moment you are going to use them.

Option 2: Cut & Store in the Refrigerator (Good for grab-and-go convenience; NOT for Broccoli)

✔ Let the microgreens sit on the countertop for a day to evaporate any condensation.

✔ Once completely dry, cut them and store them in an airtight glass or plastic container lined with a paper towel.

✔ Keep them in the fridge and enjoy as needed! Dry greens = longer shelf life, so avoid excess moisture.

Harvesting & Enjoying Your Microgreens

How to Harvest: Use a sharp knife to cut microgreens about 1/2” inch above the grow pad, just above root hairs if present.

To Rinse or Not to Rinse? Our microgreens are grown in a clean, controlled environment, but if you prefer to rinse them, it’s best to use filtered water and a quick, gentle wash—avoid soaking!

How to Use: Toss them into smoothies, salads, sandwiches, soups, or just snack on them fresh! Get creative—your meals (and body) will thank you.

Looking for recipe inspiration? Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @shindighomeandgarden for delicious ideas!

Daily Dose: We recommend eating about 1 oz per day (roughly ¼ to ⅓ of a grow pad).

What’s That White Fuzz? (Hint: It’s Not Mold!)

One of the most common questions we hear: "Is that mold at the base of my microgreens?"

Nope! That white, fuzzy stuff is micro root hairs—tiny, natural root extensions that help your greens absorb water. These harmless, normal root structures appear especially in hydroponic microgreens.

⚠ How to Tell the Difference:

• Micro Root Hairs: White, delicate, and only at the base of the stems.
• Mold: Clumpy, slimy, and usually higher up on the stems or leaves.
• Rot: Brown, mushy, and found at the base of the pad.

If you're ever unsure, check out our FAQ Page for a more detailed breakdown.

Still Have Questions? We’ve Got Answers!

We love chatting about microgreens! If you need more info, check out our Frequently Asked Questions or reach out anytime.

Enjoy your fresh, flavorful microgreens! 💚🌱