Jake Lawson

Jake Lawson is the creator behind Urban Microgreens, a growing hub for practical, real-world advice on microgreens, small-space gardening, and home-grown wellness. Blending hands-on experience with simple, beginner-friendly guidance, Jake helps modern growers turn tight spaces into thriving, productive gardens. From seed-to-harvest tips to DIY growing setups, his goal is to make micro-farming accessible, profitable, and enjoyable for everyone. When he’s not testing new grow trays or refining techniques, Jake is researching fresh ideas to empower home growers and small urban farmers to level up their harvests.

Do Microgreens Regrow or Should You Reseed? A Grower’s Guide (2025)

Do Microgreens Regrow or Should You Reseed? A Grower’s Guide (2025)

Do microgreens regrow after cutting? Here is the answer for growers at home and in small farms. Most trays are one-and-done because plants are harvested at the cotyledon stage, so little leaf remains to power photosynthesis. Some crops can return when handled correctly. Pea shoots often send a second flush if you cut above the […]

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How to Grow Yellow Microgreens: Benefits and Easy Recipes

How to Grow Yellow Microgreens: Benefits and Easy Recipes

Learn how to grow yellow microgreens at home with clear steps, real yields, and simple recipes. This guide covers yellow pea microgreens, popcorn shoots kept yellow through blackout, and peppery mustard greens. You will see seed prep, soaking times, tray choices, bottom watering versus reservoir methods, and when to bring crops to light. Expect practical

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How to Grow Microgreens in Ice Cube Trays Using Natural Light (No Special Equipment Needed)

How to Grow Microgreens in Ice Cube Trays Using Natural Light (No Special Equipment)

Want fresh microgreens without buying special gear? This guide explains how to grow crisp, flavorful greens in simple ice cube trays using natural light. It is an easy indoor method that fits on a kitchen counter, works with mustard, radish, and broccoli, and produces a harvest in about seven to eight days. You will learn

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microgreens anbauen

Microgreens Anbauen

Frische, geschmackvolle und nährstoffreiche grüne Pflanzen können in nur wenigen Wochen direkt in deiner Küche gedeihen. Microgreens zu Hause anzubauen ist einfach, macht Spaß und bringt Farbe sowie Geschmack in jede Mahlzeit. Du brauchst weder einen großen Garten noch teure Geräte. Mit nur wenigen einfachen Schritten und grundlegenden Materialien kannst du knackige, lebendige Microgreens ernten,

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How to Grow Sesame Seed Microgreens: Benefits & Delicious Recipes

How to Grow Sesame Seed Microgreens: Benefits & Delicious Recipes

Learn how to grow sesame microgreens at home for fresh flavor and quick harvests. Start with raw, untoasted black or white seeds, rinse well, then sanitize with one tablespoon of vinegar. Use three tablespoons per shallow tray or two tablespoons in a pint jar. Keep them dark at first, water every twelve hours, then green

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How to Grow Aeroponic Microgreens at Home

How to Grow Aeroponic Microgreens at Home: Step-by-Step Tutorial

Growing aeroponic microgreens at home is simple, clean, and fast when you follow a proven routine. This guide shows you how to set up trays with subtray misters, soak seeds for 8 to 9 hours, use a smart blackout, and run short, frequent mist cycles that keep roots happy. You will learn practical targets like

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How to Grow Rainbow Mix Microgreens

How to Grow Rainbow Mix Microgreens: Benefits & Recipes

Rainbow mix microgreens bring color, crunch, and fast nutrition to any kitchen. This guide shows how to grow two popular styles: vivid beet or chard stems and quick brassica blends of bok choy, cabbage, arugula, kale, mustard, and kohlrabi. You will learn seeding rates, such as about sixty grams per 10 by 20 tray for

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Microgreens Cocktail

Microgreens Cocktail: Fresh, Flavorful Drink Ideas for Any Occasion

Shake up your bar routine with a microgreens cocktail that tastes fresh, looks vibrant, and uses the same greens you grow for salads. This garden gimlet pairs gin or vodka with a bright microgreens syrup made from spicy salad mix or pea shoots for peppery citrusy notes. The color is vivid and the flavor clean,

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How to Grow Mixed Microgreens for Salads

How to Grow Mixed Microgreens for Salads: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to grow mixed microgreens for salads with a simple step-by-step method that fits on any counter. This guide covers seed choices and seed rate, tray setup with coco coir, water from below for clean growth, and the short blackout that creates an even stand. You will see when to move trays under LED

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Delicious Microgreens Wraps

Delicious Microgreens Wraps: Fresh, Healthy, and Flavorful Recipes

Meet your new favorite microgreens wrap, a quick, healthy lunch or snack that delivers crunch and fresh flavor. Start with whole wheat tortillas in the 6 to 12 inch range, then add a soft herbed cream cheese made by resting cream cheese for about 30 minutes before mixing in chives, garlic powder, and a pinch

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