Whether you’re a seasoned market gardener or just starting to tinker with indoor growing, microgreens are one of the most satisfying crops you can cultivate. Fast to grow, packed with flavour and nutrients, and easy to fit into any space, microgreens are a perfect crop to grow year-round, even in winter.
But success starts with the right tools. From well-designed trays to harvest tools that keep greens pristine, having the right gear makes all the difference between frustration and beautiful microgreens ready to harvest.
In this blog, we’re shining a spotlight on the microgreens products at ReAg Tools that help you grow with confidence whether you’re growing for your own kitchen, farmers’ markets, or veg boxes.
Why Grow Microgreens?
Microgreens are young, edible seedlings harvested shortly after germination, usually when the first true leaves appear. They pack intense flavour and nutrition, making them popular with chefs and home cooks alike.
They’re also a quick-turn crop with many varieties ready to harvest in just 7–14 days, meaning you can grow multiple crops in the time it takes to raise full-size salad greens.
Best of all, microgreens don’t require a huge garden: a sunny windowsill, greenhouse bench, or a simple shelving unit with light can be enough.
Microgreens Tools That Make Growing Easier
Here’s a closer look at standout products from the Reag Tools microgreens range that help you grow consistently, efficiently, and with great results 👇
Microgreens Growing Tray Black with holes
This is the backbone of your microgreen setup; a shallow tray with drainage holes designed to give roots great air and water flow. The shallow depth helps you cut crops easily and harvest cleanly, while the tough, BPA-free plastic is made to last season after season.
✔ Perfect for soil or medium-based growing
✔ Fits standard shelving and racks
✔ Allows bottom-watering when paired with a solid tray
Microgreens Reservoir Tray Without Holes
This tray is your water reservoir and base, ideal for bottom watering microgreens and preventing mouldy surfaces. It also doubles as a “blackout cover” when inverted over seeded trays during the initial germination phase.
Using both trays together lets you:
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Keep water away from delicate leaves
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Bottom water easily (which reduces the risk of damping-off)
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Create a microclimate during early germination
Additional Microgreens Tools Worth Exploring
While trays are essential, these tools can help refine your process further:
Microgreen Harvest Tools – Perfect for crisp, even harvesting right at soil level. Snipping cleanly with a good tool ensures longer shelf life and better presentation.
These products make your workflow smoother from sowing to harvest and they’re all built to withstand repeated use in busy growing environments.
How to Turn Those Tools Into Success
Here’s a simple step-by-step microgreens workflow using your tools:
1️⃣ Prepare Your Trays
Fill the growing tray with substrate (soil, coir, etc.), firming lightly so it’s level and ready for seed. Bottom watering from the reservoir tray ensures moisture without disturbing seeds.
2️⃣ Sow Seeds Evenly
Choose microgreen-specific seeds (like broccoli, radish or pea shoots) and sow them at an even density; too thick and you risk mould, too sparse and you leave valuable space unused.
3️⃣ Create a Germination Microclimate
For the first few days, cover trays (or stack the hole tray over a solid one) to encourage moist, warm conditions that boost germination.
4️⃣ Light & Water Management
Once sprouts appear, shift trays to bright light and keep moisture consistent but not soggy. Bottom watering from the reservoir tray works well here too.
5️⃣ Harvest at the Perfect Time
When your microgreens develop their first true leaves, they’re ready. Cut just above the soil line with sharp scissors or harvest tools, this gives you a clean cut and fresher product.
Ideas for Using Your Microgreens
These tiny plants punch above their weight in flavour and nutrition, and they work beautifully in:
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Salads and wraps
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Smoothies and juices
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Garnishes for soups or mains
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Sandwiches and toasts
They’re not just pretty, they’re a nutrient-dense addition to meals that’s quick to grow and even quicker to enjoy.
Grow Fresh. Grow Often.
Microgreens are one of the most versatile crops you can grow whether you’re producing for fun, for kitchen use, or for market sales. With the right tools and a bit of know-how, you’ll be harvesting vibrant, flavourful greens in as little as two weeks.
Explore the full microgreens range:
https://reagtools.co.uk/pages/microgreens