MICROGREENS SOWING & GROWING GUIDE
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Ideal temperature to grow microgreens is between 18-21º C.
1. Most seeds can be sowed directly onto growing medium but certain seeds such as beetroot, chard, coriander & pea require soaking overnight or for 12 hours.
2. For a beginner, we would suggest start small using a small shallow bowl or ramekin.
3. Spread 2.5cm nutrient-rich organic potting soil into a seeding tray (or to the top of the bowl). Water and flatten the soil lightly.
4. Spread the seeds evenly over the tray. Spray the seeds with water until the soil is damp but not too wet.
1. Most seeds can be sowed directly onto growing medium but certain seeds such as beetroot, chard, coriander & pea require soaking overnight or for 12 hours.
2. For a beginner, we would suggest start small using a small shallow bowl or ramekin.
3. Spread 2.5cm nutrient-rich organic potting soil into a seeding tray (or to the top of the bowl). Water and flatten the soil lightly.
4. Spread the seeds evenly over the tray. Spray the seeds with water until the soil is damp but not too wet.
Pre-soak beetroot, pea or chard seeds
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Used containers are great for growing small batches of microgreens
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Flatten the soil gently to create an even surface
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5. Cover the damp paper towel to create darkness and humidity.
6. For beetroot & chard, instead over covering the seeds with paper towel, cover the seeds with light dusting of the potting soil.
6. For beetroot & chard, instead over covering the seeds with paper towel, cover the seeds with light dusting of the potting soil.
Radish seed has the fastest germination rate, around 2 days
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For beetroot/ chard seeds, cover with a thin layer of soil & place in a dark place
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Cover other seeds with the damp paper towel & place in a dark place
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7. Place in a dark place like a kitchen cupboard. Continue to water spray the seeds daily. Keep out of light for 5-6 days. For beetroot and chard, keep out of light for 6-7 days. After that period, remove the towel, place the tray in a well-lit spot, but not direct sunlight..
8. Most seeds will have germinated around 3-4 days. As they germinate, increase the volume of watering, ensuring the soil is moist but not wet as this will rot the seeds and create moulds.
9. Microgreens are ready for harvest when they are around 7.5cm in height, usually between 8-14 days or longer depending on the seeds variety.
8. Most seeds will have germinated around 3-4 days. As they germinate, increase the volume of watering, ensuring the soil is moist but not wet as this will rot the seeds and create moulds.
9. Microgreens are ready for harvest when they are around 7.5cm in height, usually between 8-14 days or longer depending on the seeds variety.
Around 5-6 days, relocate to a well-lit spot
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Around 8-9 days, radish microgreens are ready to harvest
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Serve with salads or sprinkle over pastas or pizzas
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General Tips
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#Tip 1: Microgreens will put out roots quickly and spawn hundreds of little root hairs, which are often confused for mould. While they look similar, you can identify root hairs by their even distribution and clustering around the tap root of your seedling.
#Tip 2: Heat & Sunlight Prolonged exposure to sunlight or heat will wilt the plant. Be extra careful when placing microgreens on south-facing windows or conservatories. |
Little root hairs can be confused for mould
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Tip 3: Storing Microgreens
It is best to cut the microgreens as you want them to take full advantage of their nutrients and enzymes. Microgreens can also be stored in the fridge. To store them properly, make sure they are dry. If you intend to store cut microgreens avoid watering them before harvest. They can last up to a week when refrigerated.
It is best to cut the microgreens as you want them to take full advantage of their nutrients and enzymes. Microgreens can also be stored in the fridge. To store them properly, make sure they are dry. If you intend to store cut microgreens avoid watering them before harvest. They can last up to a week when refrigerated.
#Tip 4: Cotyledon & True Leaf Harvesting
Microgreens can be harvested at cotyledon stage, around 8-14 days or at first true leaf stage, around 3-4 weeks after sowing. True leaf stage, of course would generate more yield, therefore more value for money for each seeds you sow. The greens at this stage are also more intense in flavour than cotyledon greens.
Microgreens can be harvested at cotyledon stage, around 8-14 days or at first true leaf stage, around 3-4 weeks after sowing. True leaf stage, of course would generate more yield, therefore more value for money for each seeds you sow. The greens at this stage are also more intense in flavour than cotyledon greens.
