Growing Microgreens in Delhi NCR — A Season-by-Season Guide

✍️ Sonia Pardasani, Founder BageechaBox | 🕐 6 min read | 📍 Regional Guide

Quick answer: Delhi NCR has five distinct growing seasons. February–March and October–November are the easiest. December–January is cold and foggy, so growth slows and trays need warmth and light. April–June is extreme heat — grow indoors or in an AC room. July–September is humid, so airflow matters most. In October–November, pollution means keeping trays indoors with windows closed.

I've grown microgreens through every Delhi season — the 45°C summers, the foggy winters and the pollution weeks. Delhi is not the easiest city for growing, but once you know what each season needs, you can harvest fresh trays all year.

Delhi NCR Growing Calendar

Season	Conditions	Best varieties	Key tip
Feb – Mar	Mild, bright	Everything	The best season — try new varieties
Apr – Jun	Extreme dry heat	Moong, radish, methi, sunflower, basil	Indoors or AC room; check moisture twice a day
Jul – Sep	Monsoon, humid	Fast varieties: moong, radish, methi	Fan, medium density, bottom water sparingly
Oct – Nov	Pleasant, but pollution peaks	Everything	Grow indoors with windows closed
Dec – Jan	Cold nights, fog, short days	Peas, broccoli, kale, spinach, methi	Warmest room + grow light; expect a day or two extra

Season-by-Season Tips

Summer (April–June)

Balconies and terraces get far too hot. Move trays to the coolest indoor room or an AC room — see our AC room guide. Cocopeat dries fast, so lift trays morning and evening and bottom water when they feel light.

Monsoon (July–September)

Humidity is the enemy. Keep a small fan running, sow at medium density and water only when needed. Learn to tell root hairs from mould in our fungus guide.

Pollution season (October–November)

The weather is lovely for growing, but the air isn't. Grow indoors with windows closed, use a grow light if rooms are dim, and keep air moving with a fan. Read our full guide: Microgreens for Delhi's Pollution Season.

Winter (December–January)

Cool-weather varieties thrive, but cold nights slow everything down. Keep trays on a kitchen shelf away from windows, add a full-spectrum LED on foggy days, and water less often. See best winter microgreens.

Spring (February–March)

Delhi's golden growing window — mild days and good light. A great time to try slower varieties like coriander and basil.

Always Use Your Real Temperature

Our Seed Calculator adjusts seed, dark period and harvest timing to your conditions. Enter the temperature where your trays actually are — the AC room in summer, or the kitchen in winter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I grow microgreens all year in Delhi?

Yes. Adjust for each season: indoors or AC in summer, airflow in the monsoon, warmth and light in winter, and windows closed during pollution weeks.

Q: What is the best month to start microgreens in Delhi?

October or February — pleasant temperatures and good light make for easy first trays.

Q: Why are my microgreens slow in December?

Cold nights and short, foggy days. Move trays to the warmest room and add a grow light. Expect a day or two longer than usual.

Q: Do you deliver fresh microgreens in Delhi NCR?

Yes — fresh microgreens are delivered across Delhi NCR, and seeds and kits arrive within 48 hours.