✍️ Sonia Pardasani, Founder BageechaBox | 🕐 5 min read | 📅 Planning Guide
Quick answer: For a steady supply, don't sow everything at once — sow a new tray every 2–3 days. A simple rotation of 3 fast varieties (for example radish, methi and moong, all ready in 5–8 days) means that after the first week, you harvest as often as you sow. Add a slower variety like peas or sunflower once a week for variety. Our Grow Planner can build an exact plan for your household size.
The most common mistake I see is sowing four trays on the same Sunday. By the next weekend, the family is drowning in microgreens — and then there's nothing for a week. A rotation fixes that.
A Sample Weekly Rotation
| Day | Sow | Ready |
| Monday | Radish | About 7 days |
| Wednesday | Methi | 6–8 days |
| Friday | Moong | 5–7 days |
| Sunday | Peas or sunflower (weekly treat) | 8–12 days |
Harvest days are from our Seed Calculator. Cool weather can add a day or two.
How Many Trays Do You Need?
- Trays in use at once: with a 2–3 day sowing rhythm, you'll usually have 3–4 trays growing at any time
- Equipment: 4–6 tray sets let you rotate without waiting for a tray to be cleaned
- Space: a single shelf or small rack is enough
How much your family eats depends on how you use microgreens. Our Grow Planner asks about your household and builds a weekly mix, tray plan and sowing calendar.
Tips for a Smooth Rotation
Prepare soaks the night before
Radish soaks 4–6 hours, methi and moong 6–8, peas and sunflower 8–12. Start soaking at night and sow in the morning.
Label every tray
A strip of masking tape with the variety and sowing date saves guesswork.
Mix flavours across the week
One peppery, one Indian, one mild — so everyone in the family finds something they enjoy. See our flavour guide.
Adjust by season
In winter, swap in cool-weather varieties like broccoli and kale. In summer, keep to heat-tolerant ones like moong, radish and basil.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Sow a new tray every 2–3 days instead of all at once
- Build the rotation around fast varieties: radish, methi, moong
- Keep 4–6 tray sets so you never wait for a clean tray
- Use the Grow Planner for an exact plan for your household
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I get a continuous supply of microgreens?
Sow a new tray every 2–3 days, alternating fast varieties like radish, methi and moong. After the first week, you harvest about as often as you sow.
Q: How many trays does a family of four need?
Typically 3–4 trays growing at any time, with 4–6 tray sets for easy rotation. The Grow Planner gives an exact plan based on how your family eats.
Q: Which varieties are best for a rotation?
Fast, reliable ones: radish (about 7 days), methi (6–8 days) and moong (5–7 days). Add peas or sunflower weekly for variety.
Q: Can I sow different varieties in one tray?
Only varieties with similar timing and preparation. Where you can, keep one variety per tray for an even harvest.
📚 Further Reading
🌱 Ready for a family rotation?
The Beginner Plus Kit has 5 varieties and 4 trays — built for a continuous supply.
Beginner Plus Kit Open Grow PlannerAbout the Author
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.