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Start microgreens farming with coriander, fenugreek, and spinach. Learn fast harvest techniques, low investment models, and how to earn ₹30,000–₹60,000/month from just 250 sq ft.
🌱 Introduction
If you’re looking for fast income in farming with minimal space, microgreens are your golden ticket. These are young edible leaves harvested just 7–20 days after germination — packed with nutrition and sold at premium prices.
This blog will show how you can grow coriander, fenugreek (methi), and spinach in small trays, gardens, or even terraces — and make consistent weekly income.
📚 Table of Contents
- What are Microgreens?
- Why Choose Coriander, Methi & Spinach?
- Land & Material Requirements
- Step-by-Step Farming Guide
- Harvest & Packaging
- Profit Calculation – Small Space Model
- Urban & Online Selling Ideas
- Best Practices & Mistakes to Avoid
- Case Study
- FAQs
🧬 What are Microgreens?
Microgreens are young edible vegetables harvested within 7–21 days of germination. They are:
5–40 times more nutritious than mature vegetables
Used in salads, sandwiches, smoothies
Loved by health-conscious urban buyers
🌿 Why Coriander, Methi & Spinach?
Crop Harvest Time Demand Selling Price
Coriander 12–15 days High (households, chefs) ₹50–₹100 per bunch
Fenugreek 10–12 days Daily cooking, hotels ₹40–₹80/kg
Spinach 15–20 days Gyms, salad cafes, homes ₹60–₹120/kg
✅ All 3 crops are:
Easy to grow
Fast to harvest
High profit
Great for repeated weekly sales
🧰 Materials & Space Needed (Small Setup)
Item Qty Cost
Growing trays (2×1 ft) 100 trays ₹3,000
Cocopeat/soil mix 2–3 bags ₹1,000
Seeds (monthly) 3–4 kg ₹1,500
Spray bottle + gloves 2–3 items ₹500
Water tank 200L ₹1,000
Shade net or terrace Free (if at home) ₹0
Total Investment – ₹6,000–₹8,000
🔁 Reuse trays, grow weekly batches = weekly income
🧪 Step-by-Step Microgreens Growing Guide
🌿 Step 1: Tray Preparation
Fill trays with cocopeat + compost or soil mix
Level surface, no lumps
🌱 Step 2: Soaking & Sowing Seeds
Soak methi & coriander for 8 hrs before sowing
Spread seeds evenly
Don’t overcrowd
💧 Step 3: Watering
Spray water 2 times daily (morning & evening)
Avoid over-watering
☁️ Step 4: Covering
Cover trays with newspaper or cloth for 2–3 days
Promotes fast germination
🌤️ Step 5: Light & Growth
After 3–4 days, remove covers
Allow indirect sunlight or LED lighting
✂️ Step 6: Harvest
Cut leaves with scissors 2–3 inches above base
Harvest within 10–20 days depending on crop
📦 Packaging & Storage
Use ventilated boxes, paper bags, or clamshell trays
Add harvest date, wash before use label
Shelf life: 3–4 days (refrigerated)
💰 Profit Calculation – 250 sq ft Model
Item Quantity Value
Trays 100 trays (250 sq ft) ₹3,000
Yield/tray/week 300 gm avg 30 kg/week
Selling Price ₹80/kg avg ₹2,400/week
Monthly Income – ₹9,600+
➡️ With value-added items like juice packs or subscription, this can go up to ₹30,000/month
🛒 Where to Sell Microgreens
Offline:
Local housing societies
Organic veggie shops
Morning walkers, gyms
Dieticians, nutritionists
Online:
WhatsApp Business
Instagram reels (cutting videos = viral)
Your own website
Zomato/Swiggy tie-ups for salad packs
🛍️ Bonus Idea: Create “Home Salad Box” — microgreens + lemon + chutney — ₹99!
📢 Best Practices
✅ Use filtered water
✅ Wash trays weekly
✅ Try combo kits – Coriander + Spinach = Premium pack
✅ Make harvest reels for marketing
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Sowing too many seeds – leads to rot
❌ No drainage in trays – fungus risk
❌ Direct sun exposure – burns the leaves
❌ Poor packaging – cuts shelf life
🌟 Case Study: Ramesh from Chennai
Setup: 150 sq ft terrace
Start: ₹5,000 investment
Crop: Methi, coriander
Brand Name: “GreenShot Microgreens”
Sales: Instagram + apartment groups
Profit: ₹32,000/month within 4 months
Secret: Created weekly subscription boxes
❓ FAQs on Microgreens Farming
Q1. Can I grow microgreens at home?
Yes! You need only sunlight, trays, and seeds.
Q2. How much time to get returns?
Within 15–20 days, you’ll get your first harvest.
Q3. Are microgreens profitable?
Highly! Small space, fast cycle, high price.
Q4. What if I don’t have a terrace?
Use a balcony, windowsill, or even indoor LED-lit racks.
Q5. What is the shelf life of microgreens?
3–4 days refrigerated, best sold fresh daily.
🧾 Conclusion – The Smallest & Smartest Way to Farm
Microgreens farming is perfect for:
Small farmers
Urban youth
Women entrepreneurs
Students
With low space, low investment, and high demand — it’s the fastest path to farm income in cities.
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✍️Real Neel
Founder – Farming Writers
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