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...
by Alex Lafreniere | Jan 13, 2020 | Experiments, Microgreens
Experiments are the heart of science. They’re the tiny little incremental improvements that drive the incredible human progress we’ve been seeing. Every enormous leap forward is propelled by thousands of little experiments. Hey you! I’m actively looking for...
by Alex Lafreniere | Jan 12, 2020 | Business, Microgreens
To sell a chef microgreens: hand-deliver a free sample that shows off your best products during downtimes, usually between 7am and 10am or 2 pm and 4 pm. Find out what they’re not getting from existing suppliers: quality, consistency, local, organic, consistent...
