Hancock's Mild Microgreens Seed Mix includes a mix of six aromatic yet mild flavored varieties with contrasting leaf (cotyledon) shapes and textures. Microgreens are big on nutrition and flavor and can often be too expensive to purchase.  Microgreens are young vegetable greens that fall somewhere between sprouts and baby leaf vegetables.  Now you can grow them easily and cost-effectively at home in a small area such as a windowsill, using supplies from around the house. All you need are a sunny spot, a shallow container, potting soil and Hancock's Mild Microgreens Seed Mix! Product Information Application or Use: Microgreens, Fodder Germination Time: 1 - 5 days, under optimal conditions Growing Locations: Warm Season, Transition Zone, Cool Season Height: 1 - 2 inches Sunlight Requirements: 4 - 6 hours, full sun for best results Advantages: Packed with concentrated nutrients; great source of beneficial plant compounds like antioxidants. When to Plant: All year. Microgreens are packed with concentrated nutrients and incorporating them in your daily meals is a must!  We chose six varieties which are rich in potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium and copper.  Microgreens are also a great source of beneficial plant compounds like antioxidants.  Research comparing microgreens to more mature greens reports that nutrient levels in microgreens can be up to nine times higher than those found in mature greens.Enjoy Hancock's Mild Microgreens as a simple addition to your greenhouse, home garden or window sill.  You will see how incredibly easy they are to grow as they do not require much equipment or time and can be grown year-round, both indoor or outdoor.  Microgreens should be enjoyed raw, juiced or blended and can add a splash of color and flavor to a variety or cold and warm dishes for adults and children alike. *Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.