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Best Containers to Grow Microgreens In (& what to Avoid At All Costs!)
Maybe you’re just starting out with microgreen growing! What an exciting time. Or maybe you just want to grow microgreens in the most efficient, or most beautiful way. Either way, step 1 is get some seeds, and step 2 is to soak (some species) and plant them! But plant...
Are Microgreens Keto? Low Carb, High Nutrients
Are microgreens keto friendly? Microgreens are low in carbs (2 % - 5% fresh weight) and high in protein and fat for produce, making them great additions to ketogenic diets. Microgreens are more ketogenic than sprouts because you don’t eat the roots or beans which are...
Why do my Sprouts Smell Bad (Like a Swamp)?
It is really disappointing to germinate seeds for sprouts, or get them home from the market, only to find out they have a smell. A bad smell. The smell is usually because something other than your sprouts are growing: sprouting conditions are really ideal for...
Microgreens Experiment: Will Damaged Sunflower Seeds Germinate?
You’ve probably noticed them too. You’re measuring out your seeds for your microgreens and some of them are damaged. Are they going to grow? Or will the just soak up moisture and feed mold and other pathogens? I was curious about this, so I ran a mini experiment....
11 Reasons Why Microgreens Wilt & Fall Over (And How to Save Them)
Microgreens can wilt and fall over from a number of causes, but there is some logical troubleshooting you can do to get to the bottom of it. Reasons why microgreens wilt and fall over 1. Underwatering 2. Harvesting Late (Tall/stretching) 3. Growing in the Hot Sun 4....
Why did my Sunflower Microgreen Sprout Three Leaves?
So this is pretty interesting! I’ve been growing microgreens for a while. It could be that I’ve never looked closely enough, or these could be quite rare. The microgreen equivalent of a four-leaf clover. Basically what you’re looking at is a mutation in the growth...
How to Store Microgreen Seeds for Long Shelf-life & Vigorous Germination
Microgreen seeds don’t last very long if they’re not stored properly. Microgreens are particularly sensitive to seed quality, which degrades with improper storage. To properly store microgreen seeds, place them in an air tight container in the dark and store below 50...
Harvesting Microgreens: The Ultimate Guide (When, How, and Top Tips)
Congratulations! You must have figured out how to grow microgreens if you’re looking at methods for harvesting. Feels good! You’re almost there. When should microgreens be harvested? Microgreens are usually ready to harvest 7 to 14 days after germination. Many are...
Growing Microgreens in a Jar: Plastic Free, Zero Waste
Sustainable solutions are inevitable in the long term. It's right in the word, by definition, anything un-sustainable will eventually be replaced by something that is. Engineers chase efficient designs, business people chase financially sustainable strategies, and...
Should I Grow or Buy Microgreens? Costs, Time and Convenience
When I first heard about microgreens one of the questions I asked myself was whether I should grow them myself, or just buy them. I developed a taste for them, so I knew if I was going to be eating microgreens it had to be one or the other. Buy microgreens at first....
I’m Alex Lafreniere. I learned a lot about plants when I built and operated a landscaping company. I learned even more when I started growing and selling Microgreens. But, learning is a journey, not a goal. Ever since travelling across the world, I’ve wanted to find ways to bring more delicious and exotic plants into my life. This is the site where I share everything I’ve learned with you. And maybe we’ll learn a thing or two together.
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