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New from Ikea: A Terra Cotta Sprouter to Grow Microgreens

Polish designer Maja Ganszyniec first collaborated with Ikea in 2010 on the PS 2014 line for small-space living. Now she returns with the Användbar collection, a terra cotta seed sprouter designed to grow microgreens indoors while conserving water and energy.

Maja Ganszyniec
Designer Maja Ganszyniec, a graduate of the Royal College of Art and the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow.
Användbar Sprouter
The Användbar Sprouter features a glazed stoneware base and two terra cotta tiers. The porous red clay retains moisture, aiding sprout growth.
Sprouter dimensions
The two-tier sprouter measures 7.5 inches in diameter and costs $19.99.
Studio Ganszyniec
Photograph by Ernest Wińczyk, courtesy of Studio Ganszyniec.

“Sprouts are a great source of nutrition and vitamins year-round,” says Ganszyniec. “Not many people know they grow better in darkness.” Over time, the terra cotta deepens in color, a natural characteristic of the clay.

Color deepening
The red clay darkens naturally with use.
More sprouting ideas
For more sprouting inspiration, see our posts on origami microgreens and undercounter herb gardens.

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