✍️ Sonia Pardasani, Founder BageechaBox | 🕐 5 min read | 📍 Regional Guide
Quick answer: In Kolkata and West Bengal, the short winter from December to February is the best microgreens season. The rest of the year is warm and humid, with a heavy monsoon from June to September — so mould prevention matters most. Sow at medium density, keep a small fan running, bottom water sparingly, and favour fast, warmth-loving varieties like moong, radish, methi, sunflower and amaranth.
Bengali kitchens already love their greens — shaak in all its forms. Microgreens are a natural addition: a handful of radish or mustard greens on a plate of rice and dal, or methi greens in a paratha.
Your Growing Calendar
| Season | Conditions | What to do |
| Dec – Feb | Mild, drier | Best season — grow everything, including peas, broccoli and kale |
| Mar – May | Hot and humid | Indoors, heat-tolerant varieties, airflow |
| Jun – Sep | Heavy monsoon | Highest mould risk — fan, medium density, careful watering |
| Oct – Nov | Easing humidity | Good growing — get ready for winter |
Beating Humidity, Step by Step
Step 1 — Sow at medium density
Use the quantities from our Seed Calculator and tick "Rainy or very humid". Crowded trays trap moisture.
Step 2 — Keep air moving
A small fan on low across the trays is the single most effective fix in humid weather.
Step 3 — Bottom water only when needed
In humid air, cocopeat stays wet longer. Water only when the tray feels light, and never mist the leaves.
Step 4 — Choose quick varieties
Moong (5–7 days), radish and methi (6–8 days) spend less time in the tray, so there is less time for mould to start.
Step 5 — Protect your seed
Humidity ages seed fast. Store opened packets airtight with silica gel — see seed storage.
Ordering Seeds to West Bengal
🚚 Delivery times
Delhi NCR: within 48 hours · Punjab, UP & Rajasthan: 4–5 days · West Bengal and the rest of India: 6–7 days
Dry seeds travel well, so transit doesn't affect germination. Fresh-cut microgreens are delivered only in Delhi NCR. Order in November so you're ready when the winter season begins.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- December to February is West Bengal's best growing season
- Humidity is the main challenge the rest of the year
- Medium density + a small fan + careful watering prevents most mould
- Seeds reach West Bengal in 6–7 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is the best time to grow microgreens in Kolkata?
December to February, when it's cooler and less humid. You can grow all year, but the monsoon months need the most care.
Q: Why do my microgreens get mould in Kolkata?
Humid, still air with dense sowing and overwatering. Sow at medium density, run a small fan and bottom water only when the tray feels light.
Q: Which microgreens suit Bengali cooking?
Radish and mustard for a peppery bite with rice and dal, methi for parathas, and pea shoots for a sweet, crunchy topping.
Q: How long does delivery to West Bengal take?
About 6–7 days for seeds, kits and supplies.
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Sonia Pardasani
The Microgreen Lady · Delhi/NCR
From the classroom to award-winning urban farmer — Sonia spent years teaching before dedicating herself to mastering the science of microgreens in Delhi’s extreme climate. What started as a personal health journey became a mission to train 2,000+ home growers and entrepreneurs across India. Honoured by the public as the "Microgreen Lady," Sonia now runs BageechaBox, guiding home growers and commercial farmers to grow consistently, profitably, and sustainably.