Getting Started with Microgreens!

Essential Setup and Yield Maximization!

Are you ready to embark on your microgreens journey? At Grassroots Farms, we’re excited to help you get started with this nutritious and rewarding hobby. Here’s everything you need to know about setting up your microgreens growing station and maximizing your yields.

Essential Setup for Growing Microgreens

To begin growing microgreens at home, you’ll need:

1. Shallow containers or trays with drainage holes
2. Organic seed starting mix or coco coir
3. Microgreen seeds (start with easy varieties like radish, broccoli, or arugula)
4. Spray bottle for watering
5. Sharp scissors for harvesting
6. A sunny windowsill or grow lights
7. A rack or shelves for growing multiples trays
   

Maximizing Your Microgreens Yield

To get the most out of your microgreens:

1. Optimize seed density: Sow seeds densely but avoid overcrowding.
2. Maintain ideal growing conditions: Keep soil moist and provide adequate light.
3. Use a controlled environment: Consider a small indoor setup with consistent temperature and humidity.
4. Practice proper harvesting: Cut just above the soil line when the first true leaves appear.
5. Implement a succession planting schedule: Start new trays every few days for a continuous harvest.
   

Tips for Regrowing and Extending Harvests

1. Some varieties, like pea shoots, can be cut multiple times. After harvesting, leave about an inch of growth and water gently.
2. Rotate your trays daily for even growth.
3. Use bottom watering techniques to prevent mold and keep leaves dry.
4. Experiment with different seed mixes for varied flavors and textures.

Remember, practice makes perfect. Don’t be discouraged if your first attempt isn’t picture-perfect – microgreens are forgiving and quick to grow.

For more in-depth guidance on growing microgreens and creative ways to use them in your cooking, check out our cookbook, “101 Microgreens Recipes: The ULTIMATE Cookbook,” available on Amazon. It’s packed with over 100 delicious recipes that will inspire you to make the most of your homegrown microgreens.

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Happy growing from all of us at Grassroots Farms!