An Easy Guide On How To Quickly Grow Microgreens

An easy Guide on How to Quickly Grow Microgreens at Home

What are Microgreens?

Microgreens are vegetable greens harvested just after the cotyledon leaves have nurtured. They are incredibly easy to grow at home on a sunny windowsill in 7 days. They are edible and are harvested at the first true leaf stage. Packed with lots of nutrients, they are a great source of beneficial plant compounds like antioxidants.
Microgreens have an aromatic flavor and contain concentrated nutrients and come in a variety of textures.  You can add them to your salads and sandwiches or top off your soups, juices, and smoothies with it.

How to include microgreens in your food?

There are many ways of including microgreens in your diet, they can be incorporated into a variety of meals, including:
1)  Salads
2)  Soups
3)  Bhel (especially mustard greens)
4)  Raita

1. Sandwiches
2. Wraps
3. Burgers
4. Smoothies
They can also be blended into liquids and one can garnish pizza, pancakes, sushi, tarts, burger, rice, and smoothies with microgreens to make it healthier and tastier.

What are some health benefits of microgreens?

They help in weight management and lower blood pressure

1. They are rich in nutrients and help in preventing a range of diseases
2. The antioxidant content helps the body to eliminate unstable waste molecules in our body.
3. They boost up the immune systems and ward off digestive ailments
Now that you know what microgreens are, let’s discuss how to grow microgreens at home, shall we?

What do you need to grow microgreens at home?

Requirements for indoor microgreens:

1. A container for growing microgreens
2. Garden soil or coco peat
3. Sprouting seeds
4. Watering Spray or a bottle to water the microgreens
5. Sun light (Even partial sun light will do)
6. A notebook to take proper notes with regards to growth/ watering etc.

How easy and quick is it to grow microgreens at home?

For growing your own batch of flavorsome microgreens indoors, you need to follow these steps:

One can follow the below Fertilizer Regime for a Month:

1.) Pick a container: A small rectangular or circular container with 2-3 inches’ height (can use old food containers) Ensure there are drainage holes at the bottom of the container.

2.) Use coco peat or garden soil: Moist the soil and level by evenly spreading it.

3.) Press seeds into soil and cover it: Establish a good soil contact by pressing seeds into the soil, this allows them to absorb more moisture, cover the seeds with a very thin layer of soil and pat the surface softly to make the seeds settle well.
4.) Provide adequate sunlight: Microgreens need a minimum of 2-3 hours of sunlight for a healthy growth. Avoid harsh sunlight over the microgreens to hamper their growth.
5.) Keep watering as per the requirement: It is recommended to spray on the soil every day till water drains from the bottom of the container. Soon you will notice very small leaves growing over the soil with tiny shoots at the bottom.

How to harvest microgreens at home?

After 4-6 days, use a pair of scissors and cut the leaves along with the stems. Cut the microgreens properly just above the soil so that you don’t cut roots.
The best time to harvest your microgreens are during the early morning or evening as they are more likely to be fresh and healthy during this time.

Remember the following points while harvesting your microgreens at home:

1. Your microgreens should range about 1-4 inches in length, make sure to cut them about an inch above the soil
2. After trimming, wash the ends to remove any leftover dirt or soil
3. If you’re growing your microgreens in soil, it is recommended to wash the ends to remove the dirt which will also maintain the overall freshness of freshly grown microgreens
4. Make sure to remove damaged leaves to avoid a bitter taste
5. Dry them out completely and store in fridge to increase shelf life.
6 You can reuse the soil after harvesting. Just dry it out in the sun and re use.

What are the best microgreens to grow at home?

The best microgreens to grow at home are:

1. Basil
2. Radish
3. Mustard
4. Amaranth
5. Chia
6. Alfa Alfa
7. Arugula
8. Beets
9. Broccoli
10. Collards
11. Kale
12. Peas
13. Red cabbage
14. Sunflower
15. Wheatgrass

Which is the best soil to grow your microgreens?

The best potting soil for microgreens is coconut coir or coco peat as it has been observed that in coir-based soil microgreens grow larger and greener over the days as this type of soil permits the appropriate amount of water uptake without staying wet.

Where to buy microgreens?

Microgreens are available at specialized grocery stores, but you can easily grow them at your home in just a few days. In this way you can enjoy organic and fresh microgreens every day.

Best is to buy DIY Microgreens Kit online. They come at a at a very reasonable price and include everything you need to grow.

Check out our 2 in 1 DIY MICROGREENS KIT that contains everything you need to grow 2 microgreens at home:

1. 2 Types of seeds- Basil and Mustard
2. 1 Grow Container
3. 3 Coco peat pellets compressed
4. 2 Plant markers
5. 1 Grow Guide/Manual

Are microgreens nutritious?

Levels of four groups of vital nutrients are present in microgreens: including Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Lutein and Beta-carotene. All these nutrients are extremely important for eyes, skin, and fighting cancer and have various health associated benefits. Microgreens should be harvested at the right time when they are very concentrated with nutrients.

So, we hope this guide was helpful enough for you to grow your healthy batch of microgreens at home. Now that you have an idea about how to grow microgreens at home, get started? Share this “how-to” with your friends and family if you found this useful.

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