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Unbelievable, I have been trying to find seeds and equipment. Hydroponic or not. PLEASE make this a Course
I was so unbelievably excited about this update when you first hinted it weeks ago. But there seems to be little in terms of tutorial and more general information. I was hoping I could learn how and with what equipment you used to grow micro greens in the kitchen.
@Ryan have you seen this page? http://www.chefsteps.com/projects/microgreens#/growing-microgreens
The geosmin is also the compoud that gives us the ''rain'' smell next to some studies
Oh this is perfect. Thank you. I didn't see this last night.
Great list!
Other plants that take well to microgreen treatment (and are easy to grow from seed): claytonia (miner's lettuce), anise hyssop, german chamomile, fernleaf dill.
Where do we buy what we need to grow micro-green seeds, soil?
I mean, for buying the seeds and soil and whatever else is needed.
Hi Paul, see here: http://www.chefsteps.com/projects/microgreens#/reading-and-shopping
Thanks for the suggestions @CarolynMW.
Lo probare
This morning my landscapers made me aware that my yard was full of Purslane--what a surprising and delightful fortuity!
Hey guys! If you are looking for detailed information on growing microgreens, visit southerncityfarm.com. We have just recently begun to share all of our growing methods, techniques, and resources and will soon have a complete guide to growing microgreens with detailed information on over 40 varieties! I know that sounds daunting, but a lot of them are similar. Our goal is to share the nuances of the different types because that is the hardest part. Every time I see a microgreens guide, it always shares information that is too generic. They reel you in, then expect you to learn all of the details as you go. Well we are here to change that. Come join us!
Does anyone have any experience growing radish microgreens? There is a lady in the Santa Fe, NM farmer's market that grows the most delicious microgreens that I've ever tasted... my favorite are her radish greens. I tried to grow them back in the fall but failed. I'd like to try again soon but I don't know what I did wrong. Any help would be appreciated.
I grow them. They are the easiest and fastest of all the microgreens I have grown to date. Use good soil (happy frog), apply 1.5oz of dry seed to a 10x20 inch tray with holes for drainage (commonly referred to as a 1020 tray). You only need about an inch of soil because they grow so fast. Saturate the soil with water but not so much that it is running out of the bottom. Spread the seed evenly (I use a paper cup and shake it out). I have found that covering the tray with a piece of coroplast board (google it!) cut just slightly bigger than the tray works best. Some will simply lay a paper towel over the tray/seed, saturate it with water, then place a second tray on top of that. It's a major pain to remove the towels though... the germinated plant starts to grow through the towel! Corplast is awesome. Now, place the tray in a dark area... and consider setting another tray on top and weight the top empty tray with something (i.e. books in a plastic covering). After two to three days the seeds will have germinated and begin pushing the coroplast board (and weights) up. Uncover the germinated plants but let them sit in the dark for 2 days so they can stretch out. Now, expose to good light. Good light means getting a T5 or a couple of T8 flourescent grow bulbs that are rated 6500k (you are looking for at least 5700 lumens... read the fine print on the package). Two T8's in a two bulb shoplight work really well. You can buy a fixture for these bulbs (and the bulbs) at the hardware store... Lowes/Home Depot/etc. By day 6 or 7 you will have those perfect tasting radish shoots.
BTW... I bottom water the trays by setting them in a large plastic container filled with water. They sit for 4-6 minutes (depending on how dry they are) and absorb the water. This method keeps water off the leaves and really helps when you are harvesting them. Nothing worse than wet microgreens! Moisture shortens their shelf life.
Good Luck.
this is a great list of microgreens. radish microgreens are the easiest to grow that is for sure! best montana microgreens information
