
Microgreens Without Soil
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Know as growing hydroponically.
1. Choose Your Growing Medium:
- Coconut Coir: Affordable and requires pre-soaking.
- Clay Pebbles: Porous and reusable, provide excellent air circulation.
- Hemp Growing Mats: Less messy but more expensive.
- Vermiculite: Lightweight, sterile, and retains water well.
2. Gather Your Supplies:
- Seeds: Look for untreated microgreen seeds.
- Growing Trays: Choose hydroponic trays without drainage holes.
- Growing Lights: LED grow lights or direct sunlight.
- pH Testing Kits: Maintain water pH around 6.
- Nutrients or Fertilizers: Specifically designed for hydroponic use.
- Spray Bottle: Ensure it’s clean and free of chemicals.
3. Prepare Your Water:
- Use distilled or rainwater if possible.
- Test pH and adjust as needed.
- Add nutrients to the water.
4. Fill the Trays:
- Spread growing medium evenly in trays.
- Plant seeds evenly across the medium.
5. Keep Them Moist:
- Mist seeds with water to keep them moist.
- Cover trays to maintain moisture or keep in a dark area.
6. Germinate the Seeds:
- Keep trays warm (around 70°F) for 3-4 days.
- Ensure airflow to prevent mold growth.
- Continue misting every 12 hours.
7. Place Under Grow Lights:
- After germination, move trays under grow lights.
- Use the dry and soak method for watering.
- Remove excess water after 10-20 minutes.
8. Wait and Harvest:
- Microgreens will be ready in about two weeks.
- Harvest when true leaves appear.
- Use sharp scissors to cut stems.
- Consume harvested microgreens the same day for maximum freshness and nutrition.