Home microgreens growing has come a long way. There are now several well-designed countertop systems that make it easy to grow fresh greens indoors with minimal effort. If you are already using one of them, or shopping for your first setup, this post is for you.
We are going to walk through a few of the better home microgreens kits on the market right now, and show you how Vegbed bamboo grow mats fit naturally into each one.
The Gardyn Microgreens System
The Gardyn Sprout Nursery holds up to 10 grow plates at once in a compact countertop tray. Each plate uses a bamboo wick to pull water up from the base, and a small circular seed pad sits on top to support germination and growth. Add water, cover the tray, and your microgreens are ready in 7 to 10 days.
The wick-and-plate design keeps moisture consistent without overwatering, and the lid creates the humidity needed for strong germination. It does what it is supposed to do.
Vegbed bamboo grow mats are compatible with the Gardyn system. Here is how to use them alongside your existing setup.
Step 1: Cut Your Vegbed Mat to Size
Use clean scissors to cut small circular pieces from your Vegbed mat. Aim for approximately 1.75 inches in diameter to fit the grow plate slot. A coin or small bottle cap works well as a tracing guide. One standard 10x20 Vegbed mat gives you enough material for many full grow cycles.
Step 2: Source Your Seeds
Pick up microgreen seeds from a trusted supplier. Arugula, radish, broccoli, and mustard are fast-growing varieties that perform well in the Gardyn format. Look for non-GMO or organic options.
Step 3: Set Up Your Grow Plate
Thread your bamboo wick through the support plate as usual. Place your cut Vegbed mat on top of the plate, just as you would a standard seed pad. Lightly mist the mat until it is evenly moist. The bamboo fiber holds moisture well without needing to be soaked.
Step 4: Add Your Seeds
Sprinkle seeds evenly across the mat surface. Press them down gently so they make solid contact with the mat. Good coverage matters more than quantity.
Step 5: Cover and Germinate
Place a small piece of damp paper over the seeded mat to keep humidity in during germination. Add the nursery lid and place the tray on your Gardyn's lid or near a warm, sunny window. Once sprouts start pushing through, remove the lid to increase airflow.
Step 6: Monitor Moisture
Check your water level weekly to keep the wicks in contact with the waterline. The Vegbed mat works with the wick system to move moisture to your seedlings throughout the grow cycle.
Step 7: Harvest and Repeat
Cut your microgreens just above the mat surface with clean scissors. Compost the used mat. Cut a fresh piece and start your next round.
The HAMAMA Microgreens Kit
HAMAMA is another popular home setup worth knowing about. The tray measures 12.5 x 6.5 x 2 inches and uses pre-seeded Seed Quilts as its growing medium. The system is designed to be as simple as possible: place the quilt, add water once, and come back to harvest in 7 to 10 days.
If you own a HAMAMA tray and want to grow your own seed varieties, a Vegbed mat cut to the tray dimensions works as your growing medium. The tray's built-in risers support airflow, and the bottom-watering design works the same way it does with the standard quilts.
The ingarden Microgreens Kit
The ingarden takes a more automated approach. It holds three seed pads in separate stainless steel tray slots under a built-in LED grow light that runs on an automated timer. No sunlight needed, no manual watering cycles. The automation handles the hard part, so you focus on the harvest.
Vegbed mats cut to fit each tray slot work as a growing medium for your own seeds. The LED system continues to run on its schedule regardless of the medium used, so the automation still does its job.
Standard 10x20 Tray Setups
No branded system? The Vegbed mat fits a standard 10x20 grow tray without any cutting needed. It works with bottom-watering, top-misting, and basic hydroponic setups right out of the package.
If you are coming from an AeroGarden setup, we have already written a full breakdown on how Vegbed mats work as a replacement for AeroGarden's felt medium.
Why Vegbed Mats Work Across All of These
Every system on this list relies on a fiber-based growing medium to support germination and root development. Fiber mats hold moisture at the right level, allow airflow to the roots, and keep the growing environment clean from day one to harvest.
Vegbed bamboo grow mats are built on the same principle. They are biodegradable, free from synthetic binders, and sized to adapt to the systems you already own. Whether you are growing in a Gardyn nursery, a HAMAMA tray, an ingarden, or a basic 10x20 setup, the mat does the same job.
They are also very easy to cut, allowing compatibility with almost all growing systems.
Vegbed mats give you a clean, flexible medium to keep your setup going, on your schedule, and with the varieties you want to grow. Head to vegbed.com to grab yours.