Everyone knows about sprouts, but we don’t eat them. Why? Because there is a fresher, healthier and much more exciting tasting alternative. Many people think that when we talk about “fresh vegetables for the windowsill” we mean sprouts – and then are surprised when we say, “No, we grow our own mini greens.” In this article we will show you why you may want to change your mind soon and what the real advantages of this alternative are.
1. Sprouts are good, but not our way
Yes, sprouts are fast, cheap and popular. But this was exactly our problem: sprouts they were never what we were really looking for. We didn’t want a «fast green»: we wanted a real food, rich in nutrients and powerful. And the more we looked into it, the clearer it became: Mini greens are our way.
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2. What is the difference between sprouts and mini greens?
Many people confuse the two things. The difference is big:
| sprouts | Mini vegetables (microgreens) |
|---|---|
| Numbers 2–4 Take it all | Grown in 5-12 days |
| Germinate in the dark | Growing in the light |
| They are eaten whole (including roots) | Only the leaves above ground |
| Increased risk of germs | Clean and hygienic cultivation |
| Delicate in taste | Intense aromas, true variety |
In short:
👉Sprouts are the first step.
👉The goal is mini vegetables.
3. Our vision: real, living vegetables in the kitchen
What really excites us is this feeling: Grow something yourself that lives, smells, shines and strengthens the body. It is not a disposable product. No disposable plastic. But a reusable system is right for you and allows you to harvest your superfood every week. That’s why we have one Initial set (available here) developed that not only works, but is also fun. And that’s why we prefer to talk about it Mini vegetables instead of sprouts.


4. Because we consciously avoid sprouts
Of course we could sell sprout sets. Fast, cheap, easy. But: We stand for quality, sustainability and meaning.
Here’s why not:
- Disposable plastic trays
- Mass goods from abroad
- Compromise on hygiene or taste
- Products that just “somehow work”
Our sets take a few days longer, but the result is powerful, colorful and aromatic.
And each seed grows in a real ceramic bowl, rather than a plastic bowl that gets thrown away after a few weeks.


5. Who our mini vegetables are made for
If you…
- you want to improve your diet
- you want to strengthen your immune system naturally
- live a conscious everyday life
- like to make it yourself instead of just consuming it
- enhance quality and sustainability
…then our starter sets are exactly your introduction to the world of Mini vegetables 🌱
Get an immediate 10% discount on seeds and natural fiber fleece and a 30 euro discount on the self-catering set
Get a 10% discount on all our growing materials and seeds for a limited time only seed tray so you can get started right away! Just enter the voucher code AprilAnzucht10 in the cart. And if you want to grow widely: our large The self-catering set is currently reduced by €30and all without a discount code. It’s ideal for your daily harvest of fresh mini greens on the windowsill!
🪴 Our advice for getting started
Get our popular Mini ceramic vegetable set – ideal for beginners, completely soilless, but with real taste. 👉 Find out now in store Under www.die-moderne-Kräuterhexe.de in the “growing tray” category.
📌 Conclusion:
Sprouts? It’s not our way. We believe the future lies in depth, not speed. In quality – not in quantity. And that’s exactly why we don’t sell sprouts, but would like to inspire you to grow your own mini greens yourself, not with cheap Chinese materials, but with the real quality that we have tested for years. We want to give you something that lasts longer and does more.


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