Instructions & FAQs

We want to make sure that you have every resource you need to find success in your gardening ventures. So look below for specific, step-by-step instructions for each of the products we offer.

The Good Box:

Grow Microgreens in 5 Easy Steps!

No-Fail Step 1

Run both sides of jute mate under water. Make sure it is saturated. It will turn a dark brown color and feel heavy.

No-Fail Step 2

Scatter the seeds evenly over the mat and place the lid on the box. Keep an eye on the mat, don’t let it dry out.

No-Fail Step 3

Once microgreens have sprouted (usually 3 days or so) take off the lid and set it under the grow box. Place box where it will get plenty of natural light.

No-Fail Step 4

Check the mat daily and keep it wet. A light spray with the kitchen faucet works great. Rotate the box for even growth.

No-Fail Step 5

Harvest in 4-7 days by snipping off at mat level with clean scissors. Wipe the tray off with a clean cloth, and get ready to grow some more!

Tips for Success

Growing Tips

Saturate your grow mat entirely

You must get the grow mat completely wet all over and on both sides. Be patient; this can take a little bit. Run water over the mat using the kitchen sprayer until the mat becomes dark brown and heavy. Alternately, you can soak the mat in a bowl of water until both sides are dark brown and the mat is heavy and thoroughly soaked.

Spread the seeds evenly

You must get the grow mat completely wet all over and on both sides. Be patient; this can take a little bit. Run water over the mat using the kitchen sprayer until the mat becomes dark brown and heavy. Alternately, you can soak the mat in a bowl of water until both sides are dark brown and the mat is heavy and thoroughly soaked.

Check the grow mat during the blackout period

Check the mat daily to ensure it is still moist during the blackout period. One of the best ways to add a little water is to pull up a corner of the mat and pour a little bit of water under the mat. The mat should soak this up quickly. There should not be water sitting in the tray, but the mat should be wet to the touch.

Wait for sprouting to remove the lid

The seeds will germinate in two to four days. You will see a white coat and tiny sprouts coming from the seeds. Wait until this happens to the majority of seeds to take the lid off.

Place the box in the light

Microgreens need at least six hours of bright light to thrive. Place the box where it will get light. If low light is an issue, use a LED grow light for 12 hours daily to help your microgreens thrive.

Keep microgreens moist during growth

Check the mat daily and provide water as needed to keep the mat moist during the growing phase. You can place a little water in the tray if needed but be careful not to overdo this. The mat should NOT be sitting in water. Do NOT let the mat dry out. If you notice that the mat has dried out – pour a little water in the bottom of the tray, and the microgreens should snap right back.

If you have a growing issue or have questions, please contact us using the form on our website, and we will be happy to provide growing assistance. We desire everyone to have a successful growing experience and are here to help!

Get Growing!

Get Growing!

Order your Good Box today
and start growing microgreens!

Get Growing!

Order your Good Box today
and start growing microgreens!

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The Little Cup of Greens

The Little Cup of Greens

The Little Cup of Greens kit is perfect for you if you’re not quite ready to jump in with a full box of greens. Give microgreens a shot with this convenient and handy alternative that will deliver the same yummy microgreens as the Good Box!

Step 1

Fully saturate the jute grow mat and place it in the cup. Scatter the seeds and place the lid back on the cup.

Step 2

Check seeds daily and keep them moist. A mister works great for this.

Step 3

Once the seeds have sprouted (2-3 days), take off the lid. Move the cup where it will get plenty of light and rotate it daily for even growth. Be sure to keep the seeds moist.

Step 4

Harvest in 3 -4 days and enjoy. Toss the grow mat in the compost and recycle the container.

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Microgreens FAQs:

Microgreens FAQs:

We ship orders out within 1-3 days after receiving them. Depending on where you live in the country – orders generally arrive within one week after shipment.

Yes, seeds that contain gluten, such as barley and wheat, are gluten-free at the microgreen stage.

No. Micgroreens only need sunlight and water as they contain all they need to sprout, grow and survive.

Root hair, also called cilia, is a natural structure of the root that helps to increase surface area and reaches into the water. Sometimes it can be hard to tell the difference between mold and root hair. Here are some things to look for:

  • Root hairs are fuzzy; mold is like a spider web
  • Root hairs are not slimy; mold is
  • Root hairs have no odor; mold smells musty
  • Root hairs will disappear after rinsing and come back in a few hours; mold does not disappear after rinsing
  • Root hair is found on the root part; mold is located above the soil levels or between microgreens.

Microgreens like to rest on each other while growing; check that you have sown seeds densely enough. It might also be past time to harvest.

Microgreens that are weak and leggy may have spent too long in the dark or not gotten enough light. Yellow microgreens are expected in the blackout period since the chlorophyll in the leaves has not carried out photosynthesis. When micros are placed in the light, they will turn green.

The jute grow mat must remain wet but not soaking throughout the growing period. Do not let the mat dry out at any time. You can also spritz microgreens with a mister for additional moisture.