Basil microgreens take longer to grow than many other varieties, but their distinctive flavour and colour make them worth the wait. Learn how to grow them and compare Italian, Red Opal, Lemon and Cinnamon basil to choose the right variety for your dishes.

Watering is one of the most important parts of growing microgreens—and one of the easiest to get wrong. You'll learn how often to water, when to switch to bottom watering, how to recognize overwatering and underwatering, and how proper watering helps reduce the risk of mold.

Growing sprouts should be simple, yet many growers encounter the same frustrating problems: seeds that won’t sprout, uneven growth, unpleasant odors, or mold. The good news? Most germination issues have a clear cause and an easy solution. In this guide, we explain the most common reasons sprouts fail to grow, how temperature, moisture, airflow, and seed quality affect germination, and what you can do to achieve healthier, more reliable harvests every time.