How to Choose a Microgreen Growing Kit: 5 Things That Actually Matter
The outdoor garden is winding down, and growing season is moving inside. Microgreens are the easiest indoor crop there is: fresh greens in 7–10 days on a windowsill, no grow lights, no greenhouse, no experience. But not all growing kits are the same. Here are the five things that actually matter when you compare them.
The quick answer
| Kit | Price (CAD) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Microgreen Growing Kit – 4 Seed Variety | $52.50 | First-timers and gift-givers: four flavors to sample |
| Microgreen Growing Kit – Basil & Arugula | $37.50 | Cooks who want bold garnish flavor |
| Microgreen Growing Kit – Broccoli & Radish | $37.50 | Beginners who want the fastest, most forgiving grow |
1. Check what's actually in the box
A real kit is everything you need to start today, not just seeds in a bag. Look for seeds, germination trays, growing medium, a mister, a harvest cutter, and clear instructions. Every Jute Gardens kit ships complete: seeds, biodegradable jute germination trays, coco pellet cakes for growing medium, a reusable water sprayer, a microgreen cutter, and step-by-step instructions. If you're buying for someone else, "everything included" is the difference between a gift they use and a gift they shelve.
2. Look at the tray material
Plastic trays work, but they don't breathe. Jute fiber trays do: air moves through the fabric, roots stay healthy, and moisture stays balanced instead of pooling. When a tray is finally spent, jute composts instead of heading to landfill. And the trays aren't single-use — they're reusable for up to 18 months, so one kit keeps on giving.
3. Pick seeds you'll actually eat
This is the question that decides everything: what will you put these greens on? If you don't know yet, the sampler is the move — broccoli, radish, basil, and arugula in one box, so you can taste your way to a favorite. If you already know, go focused. Broccoli and radish are the fastest and most forgiving seeds for a first grow. Basil and arugula are the flavor kit: sweet, peppery greens that turn a sandwich or pasta night into something worth talking about.
4. Count the cost per harvest
The sticker price is only half the math. A kit whose trays are reusable for up to 18 months keeps producing harvest after harvest, which brings the cost of each tray of fresh greens down fast. Compare that to single-use setups where you're rebuying trays every round.
5. Think gift-ready
Microgreen kits make genuinely good gifts — fresh food you grow yourself beats a candle. Look for a box that arrives looking like a present and recipe cards that tell the giftee what to do with their first harvest. Each Jute Gardens kit includes chef-created recipe cards (four cards in the 4-seed kit, two in each 2-seed kit). And through October 31, FALL15 takes 15% off everything — a good moment to stock up on gifts.
Microgreen Growing Kit – 4 Seed Variety — $52.50 CAD
The sampler: broccoli, radish, basil, and arugula seeds with four jute germination trays, two coco pellet cakes, sprayer, cutter, instructions, and four chef-created recipe cards. The pick for first-timers who want to taste everything, and the strongest gift box of the three.
Microgreen Growing Kit – Basil & Arugula — $37.50 CAD
The flavor kit: basil and arugula seeds with two jute trays, one coco pellet cake, sprayer, cutter, instructions, and two recipe cards. For the cook who already knows these are the greens they reach for.
Microgreen Growing Kit – Broccoli & Radish — $37.50 CAD
The starter kit: the two fastest, most forgiving microgreens to grow, with two jute trays, one coco pellet cake, sprayer, cutter, instructions, and two recipe cards. The safest bet if you've never grown anything before.
Quick questions
Do I need grow lights? No. A bright windowsill is enough — more light just means sturdier greens.
How long until harvest? 7–10 days. Broccoli and radish are the fastest.
Are the trays really reusable? Yes — the jute germination trays are reusable for up to 18 months.
Can I grow year-round? Yes. Stagger a new tray every few days and you'll have a rolling harvest through winter.
Ready to start? Compare the kits on the product pages: the 4 Seed Variety kit, the Basil & Arugula kit, and the Broccoli & Radish kit. And don't forget FALL15 for 15% off through October 31.
