# DIY Microgreens Kits Back to the Roots' Organic Kit Helps to Grow Microgreens at Home By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-10-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-microgreens References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/food-wire/2019/back-to-the-roots-launches-organic-microgreens-grow-kit/) & [backtotheroots](https://backtotheroots.com/collections/top-sellers/products/microgreen-grow-kit-variety-3-pack) Back to the Roots offers a variety of kits that help people grow everything from organic lavender to [mushrooms at home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lykyn) and its newest kit is designed to help [grow microgreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packaged-microgreens). The Organic Microgreens Kit promises to grow nutritious microgreens in just seven days, offering an effortless way for health-conscious individuals to [boost salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/familysize-salad-kit), smoothies, sandwiches and much more. Back to the Roots touts microgreens as "one of nature's best-kept secrets," as they are packed with up to 40 times more vitamins and minerals than their mature plants. In the kit, there are six different microgreens to discover, including red cabbage, kale, purple kohlrabi, broccoli, red cabbage and others. The Organic Microgreens Kit is zero-waste, as it is made from materials that are compostable and recyclable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Home Gardening:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and user-friendly home gardening kits that enable individuals to grow their own fresh produce. - **Nutrition Consciousness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative products or services that educate and empower individuals to make healthier food choices by incorporating nutrient-rich ingredients like microgreens. - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent sustainable packaging solutions for consumer products, reducing waste and promoting recycling. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Agriculture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and automation in farming practices to increase efficiency and yield while reducing environmental impact. - **Health Food:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative food products or delivery services that cater to the growing demand for nutritious and convenient options. - **Sustainable Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new eco-friendly packaging materials or redesign existing packaging to minimize environmental footprint and promote recycling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [STEM Gardening Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-terrarium-kids-grow-kit.md) - [Ready-to-Pick Microgreen Varieties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioplants.md) - [Easy Jar Sprouting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprout-jar-kit.md) - [Indoor Gardening Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fieldhouse.md) - [Beginners Vegetable Garden Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-garden.md) - [Hydroponic Herb Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponic-herb-kit.md) - [Mellow-Sweet Microgreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-bok-choy.md) - [Oyster Mushroom Growing Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-growing-kit.md) - [At-Home Mushroom Gardening Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-trio-grow-kit.md)