Growing microgreens at home is a fun, easy, and cost-effective way to enjoy these nutritious and flavorful greens year-round. In this ultimate guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to start growing your own microgreens, from selecting the right seeds and supplies to harvesting and storing your greens.
Choose Your Seeds
Start by selecting the microgreen varieties you want to grow. Some popular options include broccoli, radish, sunflower, and pea shoots. Consider factors such as flavor, nutrient profile, and ease of growth when making your choices.
Gather Your Supplies
To grow microgreens at home, you’ll need a few essential supplies:
- Growing trays
- Organic potting soil or growing mats
- Seeds
- Spray bottle or watering can
- Grow lights (if growing indoors)
At Skye Mountain, we offer a range of microgreen growing supplies, including 1020 trays and bamboo seed trays, to help you get started.
Plant Your Seeds
Fill your growing trays with organic potting soil or place your growing mats in the trays. Sprinkle your microgreen seeds evenly over the surface, then gently press them into the soil or mat. Mist the surface with water using a spray bottle or watering can.
Provide the Right Environment
Place your planted trays in a warm, sunny location or under grow lights. Keep the soil or mats consistently moist but not waterlogged. Most microgreens will be ready to harvest in 1-2 weeks.
Harvest and Enjoy
Once your microgreens have developed their first set of true leaves, they’re ready to harvest. Use clean scissors to cut the greens just above the soil line. Rinse your harvested microgreens and enjoy them fresh in salads, sandwiches, or as a garnish.
With this ultimate guide, you’ll be well on your way to growing and enjoying your own fresh, nutritious microgreens at home. Happy planting!