All you need to know grow microgreens at home

If you are struggling to switch to healthy eating habits, and not finding the right intake? Well, here's an amazing idea to include some superfoods readily available in your diet chart.

This superfood is microgreens. Yes, these tiny plants are a package of nutrients, minerals, and antioxidants.

Some researches also show that the nutritional value of microgreens is 4-40 times than their grown-up variants and  hence you can find them to be recommended by almost all dietitians these days.

As one of the fastest-growing food crops, microgreens are a dream come true for a lazy gardener as they will be ready to harvest within 10- 15 days.

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Which microgreens can be grown? 

Generally grown microgreens include mustard, fenugreek, coriander, fennel, and basil seeds, Radish, Lettuce, dried peas, mung beans, and sunflower seeds can be easily sown to grow as microgreens. 

What supplies do you need to grow microgreens at home? 

Growing trays or bags, growing medium, healthy seeds, spray bottle. If you feel like skipping the hassle of finding these, we recommend giving these essentials at nurserylive a try. You can buy the kit on- view details here.

How to grow microgreens at home? 

1. Select a container having a 4-6 inch upper diameter.
2. Fill the container with well-drained and nutrient-rich soil, leaving some space (About 1 inch) below the rim.
3. Scatter seeds over potting soil in a planter and cover with another thin layer of soil.
4. Mist the soil with water and cover the seed container with a transparent plastic paper.
5. Place near a source of bright indirect sunlight or under artificial bright light.
6. Continue to mist the seeds to keep the soil moist. Don’t overwater it.
7. Remove plastic wrapping once seeds start to germinate.
8. After germination, the Microgreens will be ready to harvest in 1–2 weeks.
9. To grow another set of crops, either separate the roots and replant or dump the entire container in the compost and fill with soil mix to re-plant.

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Things to keep in mind:

1. Ensure to use good quality seeds. 
2. Use good quality soil, free from chemicals, to secure that the microgreens grow well.
3. The best medium for growing microgreens is the right mix of coco peat and fertile topsoil.
4. Do not overwater your microgreens and ensure that there are seepage holes in the container.
5. When placing the growing container do not expose it to direct sunlight, this might result in drying or burning tiny leaves. 

We hope you are equipped with the techniques you were looking to grown your own microgreens. If you still have questions lingering in your mind, then you can also book a video consultation call with NurseryLive gardening experts to have  more detailed advice on your gardening queries.