by Alex Lafreniere | May 18, 2020 | Growing, Microgreens
There are a lot of misconceptions floating around online about microgreens. You may have heard they’re hard to grow, go moldy, or aren’t sustainable. Or maybe you heard they were just a trend, or that they were messy to grow and more trouble than they’re worth Let’s...
by Alex Lafreniere | May 17, 2020 | Growing, Microgreens
Troubleshooting microgreens can seem overwhelming, but there are usually a few root causes to most of the problems that develop. The best way to get better at growing and troubleshooting microgreens is of course to keep growing and experimenting with new varieties,...
by Alex Lafreniere | May 16, 2020 | Consumables, Microgreens
Microgreens don’t need fertilizer or compost additives, but they do grow faster, deeper colored, and larger cotyledons & leaves when fertilized. Smaller seeds have less internal energy and nutrients than large seeds, and rely more on nutrients in their growing...
by Alex Lafreniere | May 15, 2020 | Business, Microgreens
You can spend an eternity thinking about labels and packaging, and tweaking designs. I think the best thing to do is just sit down, design something, and send it off to a printer (or print it yourself) all in one go. It’s one of those decisions that’s best...
by Alex Lafreniere | May 15, 2020 | Consumables, Microgreens
Microgreens, unlike sprouts, need a growing medium. What is a growing medium? The growing medium for microgreens is what the roots anchor into, and provides water, air, and nutrients. Soil is the most common growing medium. A couple quick notes on growing pads and...
by Alex Lafreniere | May 14, 2020 | Consumables, Microgreens
I’ve personally tried growing microgreens in everything I could get my hands on, and some things definitely work better (seed starting mix, potting soil) than others (peat moss, coffee grounds). Microgreens are incredibly forgiving of what you grow them in. But...
