by Alex Lafreniere | May 3, 2020 | Growing, Microgreens
Are you pulling your hair out trying to grow microgreens? Maybe you’re trying to grow harder varieties. Or maybe you’re just missing the trick that makes it all work. The hardest to grow microgreens typically have slower growth, small seeds, thin stems,...
by Alex Lafreniere | May 2, 2020 | Microgreens, Seeds
When you’re first getting started with microgreens you’ll probably have the question: Do you need special seeds for microgreens? Microgreens don’t need special seeds. Look for seeds that are fresh, clean, and have been stored in a dry location out...
by Alex Lafreniere | May 1, 2020 | Growing, Microgreens
The eleven steps to grow microgreens in 2020 are: Sterilize your seed Soak seeds to encourage even germination Drain seeds and rinse Mix, sift, and measure soil Prepare flats (spread soil, water) Plant seeds evenly at correct density Cover for blackout period...
by Alex Lafreniere | May 1, 2020 | Business, Microgreens
The wrong packaging can ruin your brand. Tone-deaf packaging choices, especially when it comes to health and sustainability related products (like local microgreens) can be a really big problem. What is the best packing for microgreens? The best packaging for...
by Alex Lafreniere | Feb 11, 2020 | Microgreens, Seeds
Soak for 6-12 hours for best results. Too long and you risk drowning the seeds. Too short and they wont hydrate fully. A 6 hour soak and a 12 hour soak for sunflower microgreens give the same yield. A 10” x 20” tray was split into 2 groups. Half of the seeds were...
