If you’re someone who regularly buys microgreens, you’ve probably noticed one thing — they’re not cheap.
Those small packs at the supermarket can quickly add up, especially if you’re using microgreens daily for smoothies, salads, sandwiches or garnishes. That’s exactly why we created our most economical growing option yet — designed specifically for people who want to grow more, spend less, and never run out.
Let’s break it down.
The True Cost of Store-Bought Microgreens
At most supermarkets, microgreens typically cost:
$12 – $17 per 100g
That might not seem too bad at first glance… until you realise how quickly you go through them. For regular users, this can become one of the most expensive items in your weekly shop.
The Cost of Growing Your Own
We’ve done the math so you don’t have to.
Using our Micro Garden Kit setup, here’s what it costs to grow your own microgreens at home:
-
Large Growmat: $3.83
(2.8x larger growing area than our starter kit) -
Mizuna seeds: $3.00
(based on 11g per grow) -
Electricity: $0.67
(16W LED, 12 hours/day for 10 days @ $0.35/kWh)
Total cost per grow: $7.50
What Do You Get for That?
- Yield: ~120g of fresh microgreens
- Cost per 100g: $5.70
The Comparison (This Is Where It Gets Interesting)
| Cost per 100g | |
|---|---|
| Grow your own using the Micro Garden | $5.70 |
| Supermarket | $12 – $17 |
👉 That’s up to 60% cheaper to grow your own.
And that’s every single time you harvest.
Why Harvesting your own Microgreens Are More Nutritious
There’s a big difference between microgreens you harvest and eat straight away… and ones that have been sitting in the fridge for a few days.
From the moment microgreens are cut, they start to lose nutrients — especially vitamin C and antioxidants. Even when refrigerated, these can drop by around 5–10% per day (1).
👉 What that looks like:
- Freshly harvested: Peak nutrition
- After 2–3 days: Noticeable drop
- After 5–7 days: Up to 30–40% less of some nutrients
Because microgreens are so delicate, they lose nutritional value faster than many other greens.
Why Growing Your Own Matters
As the weather cools, fresh produce often becomes:
- More expensive
- Lower quality
- Less accessible
- Less variety
Growing your own microgreens solves all of that:
- 🌱 Fresh on demand
- 🌱 Grown indoors, year-round
- 🌱 No garden required
When you grow at home, you can harvest right before you eat which means maximum nutrients, better flavour and no time lost in storage.
Freshness isn't just about taste - it's where the real nutritional value comes from 🌱
