Found: The Easiest Microgreens You’ll Ever Grow
InstaFarm's patented 4-by-4-inch compostable trays come pre-filled with about a half-inch of soil ("sourced from Amish Country in Pennsylvania," according to InstaFarm) and organic, non-GMO seeds, with the nutritional info for the final-product microgreens listed on top. They come in over a dozen varieties of nine-packs for $23, including individual cultivars, smoothie- and salad-specific blends, and even plain trays for growing your own greens or garden starts. It is worth noting that the trays are easily saturated paperboard designed for one-time use.
For comparison, Vego's hydroponic microgreens planter, which I used last year, is just $60 for two units, while Gardyn's is $100. Neither produces a volume of greens anywhere close to the InstaFarm, but again, $500 can buy a lot of store-bought microgreens.
InstaFarm has an app, but it doesn't add much to the experience, other than the ability to activate night mode (which then...
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