If you are looking to grow fresh and healthy food at home, microgreens are the perfect choice. These tiny, nutrient-packed plants grow quickly, take up minimal space, and are bursting with vitamins and antioxidants. Whether you are interested in adding them to your meals or starting a small business, they offer an easy and rewarding way to embrace sustainable living.

Sujata Agarwal, a gardener from Jharsuguda, Odisha, turned her love for plants into a successful business by growing hydroponics and microgreens.

Here is a step-by-step guide for anyone eager to start their own microgreens farm, offering insights based on the gardener’s journey from hobbyist to entrepreneur.

Step-by-step process to start microgreens farming

1. Choose your seeds

The first step in starting your microgreens farm is choosing the right seeds. Sujata suggests starting with seeds that are easy to grow and widely available, such as mustard, radish, sunflower, and basil.

When selecting seeds, it is important to consider what will grow well in your local climate and the space you have available. Popular microgreens such as arugula, kale, and pea shoots are known for their fast growth and high nutrient content. Opting for organic and non-genetically modified organisms........

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