Small is a superfood at Dr. Swathi V’s house in Nallagandla, Hyderabad. For the past five months, the dentist has been harvesting four varieties of microgreens — black gram, broccoli, sunflower and purple radish — for a family of four. Once she was convinced of the nutritional content and her children became curious, she attended a workshop in December 2025 and converted a bedroom of their house into a microgreen setup using an old iron book rack, two lights and four trays. “Watching the seeds sprout and grow into vibrant microgreens is fascinating and a stage of learning for children,” she says.Dr. Swathi is not alone as the trend of growing microgreens at home is steadily gaining momentum across Hyderabad.Nutritional intake
Bok choy microgreens grown at Dr Swathi’s house
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A few years ago, these tiny nutrient-packed greens first emerged as edible garnishes in the culinary world and soon became popular for their nutrient profile. In Hyderabad, the trend picked up when urban farming became a hobby for those who wanted to grow chemical-free vegetables during lockdown. In the last five years, there has been a growing awareness about cultivating and consuming microgreens.But this is not enough, says Srinivasulu Dhanala, founder of Microgreens de Manikonda. A former banker, Srinivasulu grew microgreens at home for three years before launching the company in 2025. “We advocate the concept of ‘One Tray, One Family,’ encouraging every household to either grow or consume fresh microgreens as a simple and sustainable way to improve nutritional intake,” he says.
