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Why Is Microgreen Seeds Different From Regular Seeds?

Posted on April 29, 2021

A common question about growing microgreens is being microgreen seeds different from regular seeds? The truth is, they are very similar in appearance but are actually very different when it comes to how and when they germinate. Here’s a look at how they both grow.

Microgreens are known as “black seeds” because of the black colors in their germination cup. They are very dark green in color, but have more of a fern-like appearance to them. The reason for this is because this type of seed is actually more of a chameleon; germinating in just about any kind of environment. They can germinate in standing water, placed on damp soil, or left out in the sun. Just about anything will work. It’s not the germination process that makes these seeds unique, it’s the method in which they are achieved.

One way that these seeds are different from other seeds like wheat, barley, oats, corn, rice, and corn is in the way they are harvested. Harvesting these seeds is done with scissors. This is an unnatural process, but has been used for centuries to sow large crops. The scissors used are not used to hurt the plant, but rather the blades cut a cross shaped scar into the middle of the seed.

When plants are sown, the natural process of seeds is completed, but they are not killed by the process. What happens instead is that the natural germination process happens, but the tiny seeds are killed. This is what causes the difference between regular seeds and growing microgreens. The tiny seeds don’t survive the natural process. They are instead destroyed by heat from the sun or being burned by the wind. This is one of the reasons why growing microgreens is better than growing regular seeds because microgreens can be planted directly into the garden without being destroyed by heat.

What’s more, microgreens can be started without any heat at all. The seeds themselves are alive and will germinate just fine without any heat from a weeding gun or any other germination process. The reason this is possible is because heat kills seeds, but not microorganisms.

Heat isn’t the only thing that kills plants. Thawing and freezing also destroy many germinating plants. So, if you want to try growing microgreens, you need to know how they are different from normal seeds before you begin. If you are growing plants in a soil environment, you need to make sure that you are growing microgreens that are not affected by extreme temperatures, because those kinds of conditions kill most seeds.

What’s more, microgreen seeds are fast germination plants because they are able to sprout and grow in just two weeks from planting to harvest. They are also very adaptable, which means that you can plant them in many different places if you wanted. While seeds like alfalfa are very popular for vegetable gardens, you can grow seeds like these for your landscaping or flowerbeds as well. You might even grow micro green vegetables in the greenhouse during the summer months.

As you can see, the answer to the question “Why are microgreen seeds different from regular seeds?” is that they are very resistant to heat, they are faster germination plants, and they are very adaptable and can be planted almost anywhere. So, if you are trying to grow a garden that does well in a variety of climates, they are definitely the way to go. Another reason that it’s so popular is because they don’t require a lot of upkeep after they germinate. After they start to sprout, you just need to water them once a week and keep an eye on them to make sure they’re getting enough sunlight and water. If you want to keep them going throughout the season, you can feed them alfalfa or clover.

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