A microgreens grower includes: a chamber; a seed support disposed above the chamber, the seed support having a structure which is configured to prevent seeds of a predetermined size from falling through, but is permeable to water; a mist generator disposed below the seed support and in communication with a water reservoir; at least one grow light disposed above the seed support; and an electronic controller operable to selectively provide electrical power to the mist generator and the at least one grow light.