Which Microgreens Kit Is Right For You?
Growing Methods | hydroponic | Hydroponic | hydroponic | soil | soil | hydroponic |
Growing Medium | Proprietary ‘seed quilts’ made from coconut fiber | Virgin fluff fibers produced from non-chlorine bleached spruce wood | none | coco coir | coco coir | Jute matt |
Includes a light | no | yes | no | no | no | no |
Included seeds | 2 varieties - varies | 3 varieties Red Cabbage, Radish and Mustard | none | 4 varieties. Radish, Arugula, Beets and Tatsoi | 4 varieties. Arugula, Beets, Komatsuna and Radish | 6 varieties. Radish, Kale, Rainbow Mix, Mustard, Spicy Mix and Broccoli |
USDA Organic Seeds? | Some, not all | Yes | NA | No | No | Yes |
Grow Area | 1 x Large | 3 x Medium | 1 x Medium/Large | 1 x Small | 1 x Medium | 3 x Small |
Refill Cost | $$ | $$$ | $ | $$ | $$ | $$ |
Which Grow Light Is Right For You?
Wattage | 20W / 40W | 20W | 11W | 16W / 32W | 7W |
PPF | Small: 23.7 μmol/sec; Large: 42 μmol/sec | 25.95 μmol/sec | 17 μmol/sec | - | 7.3 μmol/sec |
Efficacy (PPF/W) | 1.05 - 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.55 | - | 1.05 |
Color Temperature | 3000K | 3000K | 3000K | 3914K | 2700K |
Mounting | Hanging from wall or ceiling | Inside a pendant or desk lamp | Under cabinet or on a wall | Under cabinet, wall or vertically | Inside a pendant or desk lamp |
Suitable For | Anything | Anything | Houseplants, Herbs, Leafy Greens | Anything | Small herbs, seed starting |
Water Resistant | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Cost | $$$ | $$ | $$ | $$ - $$$$ | $ |