Everything a beginner needs to grow, harvest, and sell microgreens from day one.
Curated starter gear · buy direct from trusted retailers · no markup
This is the practical loadout we'd hand a friend starting a microgreens business: no fluff, no upsells, just the gear that actually gets trays in the ground. Every item ships from a retailer — buy direct, skip the middlemen. Start with the hobby tier (Tier 1 + 2) for under $120, then layer in the rack and business tools when your first dozen trays prove out the market.
Typical starter cost: $60–$1200
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1020 Trays Without Holes (Reservoir/Bottom Trays) Holds water under the grow tray; catches runoff so you can bottom-water without mess. Bootstrap Farmer | $3–$20 | Shop → |
1020 Trays With Holes (Grow Trays) Seeds and medium sit here; holes allow root drainage and air circulation. Bootstrap Farmer | $3–$20 | Shop → |
Humidity Dome / Blackout Cover Blocks light during germination and holds moisture so seeds sprout evenly. True Leaf Market | $4–$12 | Shop → |
Clip-On LED Grow Light Full Spectrum with Timer Delivers the right spectrum for post-germination growth without a dedicated grow room. Barrina | $25–$45 | Shop → |
Spray Bottle / Mister Fine mist for top-watering seeds at germination without dislodging them. Vivosun | $7–$12 | Shop → |
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Coco Coir Growing Medium (Compressed Brick) Soil-free, pH-neutral substrate that holds moisture without compacting — ideal for dense microgreen trays. True Leaf Market Minute Soil | $13–$20 | Shop → |
Hemp / Jute Grow Mats Reusable alternative to loose medium — cleaner harvests, no soil on roots. Hamama | $12–$18 | Shop → |
Sunflower Microgreen Seeds Fast-growing, high-yield variety — excellent first crop; sells well at market. True Leaf Market | $3–$8 | Shop → |
Speckled Pea Microgreen Seeds Tender shoots with mild pea flavor; popular with restaurants and farmers markets. True Leaf Market | $3–$8 | Shop → |
Daikon Radish Microgreen Seeds Fast 7-day crop; peppery flavor with strong visual appeal — gateway seller. True Leaf Market | $3–$8 | Shop → |
Broccoli Microgreen Seeds High-sulforaphane variety; health-conscious buyers pay a premium for these. Botanical Interests | $5–$10 | Shop → |
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Digital Kitchen Scale (0.1g Precision) Consistent seed density per tray is the difference between patchy and professional harvests. Etekcity | $12–$20 | Shop → |
Harvest Scissors / Micro-Tip Shears Clean single-cut harvests just above the medium line; dull scissors bruise stems. Fiskars | $8–$15 | Shop → |
Seedling Heat Mat Raises soil temperature 10-20F above ambient — dramatically speeds germination, especially in unheated spaces. Vivosun | $16–$22 | Shop → |
pH / TDS Pen Combo For operators using hydro or nutrient solution; also useful for tap-water quality checks. Apera Instruments | $14–$20 | Shop → |
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Wire Shelving Rack (5-Tier, 48" Width) Doubles your vertical growing space without floor footprint — essential once you're past 4 trays. Muscle Rack | $55–$90 | Shop → |
Clamshell Containers (Food-Grade, 4 oz or 6 oz) Standard retail packaging for farmers markets and restaurant drops; looks professional, protects product. Inline Plastics | $20–$50 | Shop → |
Run the business, not just the gear. The kit gives you the spreadsheet back-office; the course teaches you to price, win clients, and scale.
Every item here is the beginner-right version — not the cheapest junk that fails on job two, not the pro overkill you don't need yet. It's the exact loadout taught in the course.