Both variants are one and the same plant, only the harvest age is different. Sprouts have an age of about 3-8 days, and microgreens - about 8-20 days. Of course, the limit can not be set to the day, but it can be said approximately so. A big role is played by the method of cultivation: sprouts are grown on a pure water basis and do not require soil or other substrate. Microgreens, on the other hand, are best grown on good organic soil, as the little plants also need nutrients from the soil after about 8 days. Good growing soil is recommended because it does not contain too much fertilizer. Too much fertilizer in the first days is rather unfavorable for a healthy growth. Of course, microgreens can also be grown on other substrates: Examples are hemp fiber or coconut fiber. For the perfect result, however, a little liquid fertilizer should be added to the irrigation water after 10 days at the latest.