Teeny Greeny

Organic microgreen seeds for windowsill growing

Teeny Greeny is a British seed retailer specialising in microgreens: the young seedlings of edible plants such as broccoli, red cabbage, radish and rocket, harvested shortly after germination and eaten fresh. The company sells certified organic seeds and curated seed sets designed to be grown indoors, on a windowsill, a shelf or even on top of a fridge, with many varieties ready to harvest in 7–10 days.

The business is led by Alice, described on the site as grower, owner and founder. She frames the proposition around cutting fresh greens moments before dinner, grown less than a metre from the kettle, and stresses that no garden or previous growing experience is required.

Seed sets organised by flavour and nutritional focus

The catalogue is built around themed collections rather than loose single varieties alone. Among the sets presented on the site:

• Big Flavour Set: five punchy, peppery varieties chosen for flavour.
• Health Nuts Set: five nutrient-dense varieties selected to support gut and immune system.
• Try Them All (10 set): ten organic varieties for rotation and ongoing harvests.
• Women's Wellness Set: five varieties selected with women's nutritional needs in mind, from iron to magnesium.
• Mild Flavour Set: five naturally mild varieties for easy growing and everyday meals.

Beyond the sets, the shop also lists single seed bags, growing accessories, gift sets and gift cards. Seed sets are presented in a Teeny Greeny gift bag for gifting. A quiz on the site helps customers identify a suitable set.

What a seed bag contains and what it does not

According to the site, each single seed bag holds enough seeds for approximately three to four harvests, depending on container size and variety. The seed sets contain seeds only, so customers can use their own shallow container and growing medium; full growing instructions accompany every set. Bamboo trays and coir are offered as optional, reusable extras for those who prefer not to source their own equipment.

Growing method and support for beginners

The company positions microgreens as a crop that can be grown all year round indoors in the UK, including through winter, provided there is some light. It addresses first-time growers directly, noting that it has converted "plant killers" into successful growers and offering foolproof instructions, video guidance and an invitation to a private Facebook group. A Happy Harvest Guarantee covers the seeds, with advice and support offered if germination problems arise.

On storage, the site recommends sowing soon after receiving the seeds but notes that, kept in a cool, dry place away from damp, seeds can remain viable for a long time.

Nutritional claims as presented by the company

Teeny Greeny describes microgreens as nutrient-dense and cites research indicating that some varieties can contain up to 40 times higher concentrations of certain nutrients than their mature plant counterparts, while noting that levels vary by variety and nutrient. It lists beta-carotene (from which the body makes vitamin A), the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, vitamin C, vitamin K, calcium and polyphenols as nutrients present across microgreens, with additional nutrients specific to each variety detailed in its health benefits section. The site also suggests uses in salads, smoothies, soups, stews, stir-fries, curries, risottos, pasta bakes and casseroles.

Certification, packaging and sustainability commitments

The company states that its seeds are certified organic by the Soil Association, with licence number AP28455, and that it operates under Defra/APHA regulation, quoting a seed licence GB7636 and seed passport 129386. It also declares its products to be 100% plastic-free, including seed packaging, and states a commitment to fair trade and to sourcing local produce where possible. Teeny Greeny is a member of the 1% for the Planet collective and states that 1% of revenue goes to causes protecting people and the planet.

Packing and origin of the operation

The company describes its seed sets as packed in small batches in Wiltshire, in the south-west of England. The website operates under the .co.uk domain.