We help young people and families discover how easy it is to grow fresh, nutritious food at home. Microgreens are young edible plants packed with vitamins, minerals and flavor. They require very little space, water and time—perfect for apartments, classrooms and community spaces.
Why Microgreens?
- Health: Microgreens are rich in vitamins, antioxidants and phytonutrients that support a balanced diet.
- Environment: They grow in trays using very little water and no pesticides, reducing food miles and waste.
- Empowerment: Anyone can grow them on a windowsill. In one to two weeks you harvest real food you produced yourself.
What You’ll Learn
- How to set up a simple growing station at home or school
- Seeds, trays, growing medium and safe hygiene practices
- Step-by-step sowing, watering, lighting and harvesting
- How to store microgreens and add them to everyday meals
- Tips to start a micro-garden project with your family, class or youth group
Who Is This For?
- Students & Youth Groups learning science, sustainability and healthy eating
- Families who want an easy, fun way to add fresh greens at home
- Teachers & Youth Workers looking for hands-on activities
- Community Centers & NGOs running food, health or environmental programs
Get Involved
Use our free resources or invite us to your school or community space.
Choose an option below:
- Download our free Grow Guide with simple steps and photos
- Explore quick and tasty Recipes that use microgreens
- Request a Workshop for your school or youth group in Athens or online
- Support our work with a small Donation
Our Approach
We combine practical skills with positive habits: food safety, hand-washing, responsible use of water and composting. Workshops are interactive and age-appropriate, and can be delivered in Greek or English.
Impact
Since 2017, EVEC Athens has delivered hands-on learning in Athens and beyond, including:
- 1000 students and youth participants
- 100 school or community workshops
- 50 microgreen starter kits distributed
If you’re a school or organization and would like to collaborate, please contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do microgreens take to grow?
Most varieties are ready to harvest in 7–14 days.
Do I need special equipment?
No. You can start with food-safe trays/containers, a growing medium, seeds and clean water. A bright window is often enough; small LED grow lights help in darker rooms.
Which seeds are best for beginners?
Broccoli, radish, sunflower and pea shoots are great starter varieties.
Are microgreens safe for kids to grow and eat?
Yes—when grown with clean hands, food-safe containers and fresh water. We cover hygiene and safe handling in every workshop.
Partner With Us
We collaborate with schools, municipalities, NGOs and community groups.
To plan a program or co-create an event, please Request a Workshop or use the Contact page.
Support Our Mission
Your donation helps us deliver free resources and youth workshops on healthy, sustainable food.
Microgreens are young edible plants packed with nutrients and flavour. At EVEC we aim to introduce microgreens and healthy lifestyles to 10,000 young people by 2027 through our Erasmus+ and ESC programmes.
On this page you can learn about the health benefits of broccoli microgreens and other varieties. We offer simple guides to growing microgreens at home, as well as recipes and tips to incorporate them into your diet.
Join our awareness campaign and help us spread the word! Sign up for webinars, follow our social media channels and share your microgreens stories. Contact us if you would like to request a workshop at your school, university or youth centre.