Microgreens Planting Guide
Microgreens are young seedlings of vegetables and herbs harvested at the cotyledon or first true leaf stage. They pack concentrated flavors and nutrients in a tiny package.
Various species · Vegetable · Various family · 7–21 days to maturity
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Where Can You Grow Microgreens?
Microgreens Growing Regions
Click any state to see the Microgreens planting schedule for that location.
Planting Dates by Zone
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1a | May 4 | Jun 8 | Jun 15 | Jun 22 – Jul 20 |
| Zone 1b | Apr 26 | May 31 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 – Jul 12 |
| Zone 2a | Apr 18 | May 23 | May 30 | Jun 6 – Jul 4 |
| Zone 2b | Apr 10 | May 15 | May 22 | May 29 – Jun 26 |
| Zone 3a | Apr 3 | May 8 | May 15 | May 22 – Jun 19 |
| Zone 3b | Mar 29 | May 3 | May 10 | May 17 – Jun 14 |
| Zone 4a | Mar 25 | Apr 29 | May 6 | May 13 – Jun 10 |
| Zone 4b | Mar 20 | Apr 24 | May 1 | May 8 – Jun 5 |
| Zone 5a | Mar 21 | Apr 11 | Apr 25 | May 2 – May 30 |
| Zone 5b | Mar 14 | Apr 4 | Apr 18 | Apr 25 – May 23 |
| Zone 6a | Mar 6 | Mar 27 | Apr 10 | Apr 17 – May 15 |
| Zone 6b | Feb 27 | Mar 20 | Apr 3 | Apr 10 – May 8 |
| Zone 7a | Feb 18 | Mar 11 | Mar 25 | Apr 1 – Apr 29 |
| Zone 7b | Feb 11 | Mar 4 | Mar 18 | Mar 25 – Apr 22 |
| Zone 8a | Feb 1 | Feb 22 | Mar 8 | Mar 15 – Apr 12 |
| Zone 8b | Jan 21 | Feb 11 | Feb 25 | Mar 4 – Apr 1 |
| Zone 9a | Jan 13 | Jan 20 | Feb 10 | Feb 17 – Mar 17 |
| Zone 9b | Dec 28 | Jan 4 | Jan 25 | Feb 1 – Mar 1 |
| Zone 10a | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 – Feb 5 |
| Zone 10b | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 – Feb 5 |
| Zone 11a | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 – Feb 5 |
| Zone 11b | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 – Feb 5 |
| Zone 12a | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 – Feb 5 |
| Zone 12b | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 – Feb 5 |
| Zone 13a | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 – Feb 5 |
| Zone 13b | Dec 4 | Dec 11 | Jan 1 | Jan 8 – Feb 5 |
Why are some columns showing "—"?
Transplant shows "—" because Microgreens is best direct sown where it will grow. Transplanting can disturb the roots and slow growth.
How to Plant Microgreens
🍂 Fall planting: Sow 10 weeks before your first frost date for a fall harvest.
Growing Conditions
☀️ Sun
Partial Shade (3-6 hours)
💧 Water
Moderate — regular watering
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Consistent moisture produces the best results.
🧪 Soil pH
6 – 7
Prefers neutral to slightly acidic soil — ideal for most garden beds.
🗺️ Hardiness Zones
Zone 1a – 13b
📅 Days to Maturity
7–21 days
One of the fastest crops — harvest in under a month!
👪 Plant Family
Various
Rotate with other families yearly to prevent soil-borne diseases. Don't plant in the same spot where Various family crops grew last year.
Succession Planting Microgreens
Microgreens matures in just 7–21 days, making it ideal for succession planting. In a typical 180-day growing season, you can get up to 35 successive plantings by sowing every 0.7 weeks.
Your actual succession count depends on your local frost dates. Enter your ZIP code to get personalized succession planting dates for your area.
Growing Tips for Microgreens
Sow seeds densely on shallow trays of moist growing medium. Cover until germination, then provide light. Harvest with scissors when 1-3 inches tall. Grow year-round indoors.
Saving Microgreens Seeds
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Microgreens by State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to grow Microgreens?
Microgreens (Various species) takes 7 to 21 days from planting to harvest. Exact timing depends on your variety, growing conditions, and USDA zone.
What zones can Microgreens grow in?
Microgreens can be grown in USDA zones 1a through 13b. Use the planting calendar above to find the exact dates for your zone.
How much sun does Microgreens need?
Growing Microgreens requires Partial Shade (3-6 hours), Moderate — regular watering, and soil pH of 6 to 7.