Microgreens don’t grow overnight. From dry seed to harvest-ready greens, plants pass through distinct growth stages, each with different needs, risks, and harvest timing. Knowing what happens at each stage makes it easier to manage light, moisture, airflow, and avoid problems like mold or weak, leggy growth.

This overview can be used both as a quick reference for growers and as a clear explanation to share with customers who want to understand how microgreens develop from seed to harvest.

Not every growing issue is a seed defect. This article explains how complaints are handled at MP SEEDS, what to expect as a consumer or business customer, and how our Sprouting Guarantee works in real situations. You’ll learn how we assess claims, how long the process takes, and what kind of solutions we offer when something goes wrong.

This guide explores what growing media are used for microgreens, sprouts, and hydroponic crops and why soil is rarely the best choice.  It breaks down the most common growing media, shows when to use mats, loose substrates or no medium at all and highlights the key factors that influence hygiene, germination, and consistency.