Growing microgreens indoors
Microgreens are a quick way to get fresh greens even in the dark of winter, and your first harvest is ready in about a week. This guide shows you how to grow them safely and without expensive equipment.
You will need
- Seeds intended for sprouting, e.g. pea, sunflower, radish, broccoli
- A shallow tray or growing container
- Soil, coconut fibre or a growing mat
- A spray bottle
- A grow light in winter
Steps
Choose suitable seeds
Buy seeds sold specifically for sprouting or growing microgreens. Garden seeds treated with a seed dressing are not suitable for eating as sprouts.
Pre-soak large seeds
Prepare the growing medium
Sow densely
Keep them dark at first
Give them light
Water from below
Harvest
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