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Growing Microgreens At Home

Posted on May 13, 2021

Microgreens are a new type of vegetable that is often used to create a fresh look in a space. It is a new take on the typical garden vegetable and gives gardeners a fresher taste in the mix.

If you want to learn how to grow microgreens at home, you must consider some specific factors that will help you succeed. Take a look at some of these factors in the guide below. It will give you the step by step guide of the process so you can easily try to grow your own at home.

You must plant microgreens when the temperature is between 65 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Do not worry, since you can find microgreens in almost any season.

Growing microgreens at home requires plenty of sunlight. If you can grow it in containers, you have already prepared for the bright light that it needs.

Soil for microgreens is needed. Use the same type of soil that you use for regular vegetables.

The key is to keep the microgreens moist while they are growing. Watering them too much might make the leaves become dry and should be avoided.

The temperature that your microgreens are being grown in must also be in line with your microgreens’ needs. If it is hot, it might dry out the leaves, but this will make them appear wilted.

On the other hand, if the temperature is cool, the plants will grow slowly and at the same pace as they need to. When they are growing, you must give them sunlight.

Plants can grow rapidly if they are given lots of water and they will need it all the time. Make sure you water them often and water a lot of time.

Take note that it takes time for microgreens to be harvested. So, do not cut back on the watering during the growing period.

There are a few popular products in the market that are beneficial for growing microgreens at home. They include: watermelon, sunflower, cabbage, tomato, broccoli, beans, zucchini, etc.

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