The first step should be to get a HAMAMA Grow Kit. It's the easiest way to grow your own microgreens at home. We offer 6 types of microgreens, all conveniently packaged in Seed Quilts. All you do is pour three cups of water into the tray, place a Seed Quilt, and let it be.
But You Probably Have Some Questions
Even though the Kit and Seed Quilt takes care of everything, you want to make sure you get the best tasting microgreens right? We totally get it! So for your reading pleasure and information, we compiled a list of HAMAMA's best practices for growing the best tasting microgreens at home.
You've received your kit, added the three cups of water and planted your first Seed Quilt. Now where do you put it?
The great thing about the Grow Kit is that it doesn't take up too much space - about 12"x7". So whether you live in a house or urban apartment, we guarantee you'll be able to find a place for your Kit that works. And because you're growing microgreens in containers, you don't have to worry about any kind of mess or leaking. So feel free to put your kit anywhere you like!
Recommended locations - indoors only:
• kitchen counter
• dining room table
• night stand
All of these locations have these three things in common that ensure a successful grow, regardless of the types of microgreens you are growing.
@melinakennedy grows her microgreens overlooking her back yard.
@pamelayasuko has her microgreens on a window ledge, kept company by her other plants.
@apriltonya also likes to keep her HAMAMA Grow Kit company, and gives it a nice big window to be near!
@aslayskitchen keeps her kit near her bedroom window.
First and foremost, microgreens don't need very much light. As the microgreens grow, they mostly use the energy contained in the seed rather than converting sunlight to energy through photosynthesis. So if your place has been too dark for other plants, it should be just fine for the different types of microgreens we offer.
If you do have a sunny window, place the Grow Kit next to it. If you don't, placing the Grow Kit in a room with good overhead lighting will do the trick.
We have a saying at HAMAMA - "if it's comfortable for us, it's comfortable for the plants." If your place is kept at a comfortable temperature (i.e. ~70˚F) your microgreens will do just fine. This applies to all the types of microgreens we offer. We have customers in New York City growing during the winter - its blizzarding and dark outside, but their microgreens are thriving inside. If your place is too hot or cold, nobody will be having a good time, including your microgreens.
After you add the three cups of water, 90% of the time that will be it. Your plants will grow no problem. If your microgreens are in a particularly sunny spot, or it is warmer than usual in your place, you may have to add a bit more water. On day 5 lift up the Seed Quilt and check the water level. If it is lower than .25", then pour in a bit more water. A good rule of thumb is to fill up to the top of the white plastic grid.
If you follow these simple guidelines, you'll be growing like a pro from the get go. Enjoy harvesting the best tasting microgreens, grown by you, year round.
Jackie in California keeps her 4 Kits under the kitchen counter - and uses the Seed Quilt labels as flags. Above and beyond!
Daniel is the co-founder of HAMAMA. He loves spreading the HAMAMA word and showing eveyrone how easy it is to grow their own food.
Can I buy individual mats without a subscription service?
Hi Carol! You want to wait until the top paper is fully ripped or ballooned before peeling (this means the seedlings have germinated). If you peel too early, the seeds will likely dry out before being able to set roots into the coconut mat. Here is the link to our Getting Started Video and electronic instructions: https://www.hamama.com/pages/how-to-grow :)
Just started the microgreens I got for Christmas. Opened and put water in about 3 days ago (I think). a couple of greens are peeping out.
Whats next. ? When do I take the top layer off?
Hi Katherine!
Thanks for getting in touch! You will still use the same amount of water because the height of the quilt remains the same. Great question!
If I cut a quilt in half, do I add only 1.5 cups of water?
I ust received my first kit and we are so excited! If my mat is floating, is there too much water in the tray? Next time I will cut the mats in half and do two varieties at a time. Can’t wait to enjoy them!
How do I know when they are ready to harvest?
Hi Diane and Terry!! It does sound like it could be colder temps! How is your growing doing now?
Hey Brenda! Yes, it’s totally doable to cut your Seed Quilts in half – I know of a few Hamama growers who do that :D
Is it ok to cut quilts in half so 2 types of greens can be grown at the same time in the same tray?
cooler temps probably slow down the germination. I’m finding this same issue. hope yours resolved with more time…
Please somebody help! I’m on day 11, and the microgreens are barely sprouting. I have little hope that they will come up. I have followed the directions carefully. any thoughts on what could be wrong?
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Allie Hamama
November 02, 2021
Hi Linda!
Absolutely :) You can choose any Kit or Seed Quilt refill packs with or without the auto-delivery. Just select “one-time purchase” before adding to cart. Hope this helps!