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Hardest Microgreens to Grow & Secrets to Success
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, inconsistent...
Do you Need Special Seeds for Microgreens?
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 of reach of pests....
How to Grow Microgreens in 11 Easy Steps (Updated 2020)
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...
Packaging for Microgreens – Giant Sourcing Guide with Tons of Options
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...
Experiment: How long should you soak sunflower seeds for microgreens?
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...
Top 7 tips for indoor vegetable gardens in 2020
NoneStarting a vegetable garden indoors is more attainable in 2020 than ever before. Costs of LEDs are dropping, more and more gardening supplies are available on Amazon. And the web is exploding with new information on how to maximize your results from every...
How to design a botany experiment
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...
Can you grow a dragon tree from a cutting?
Commonly called a dragon tree, and sometimes a Madagascar dragon tree, the Dracaena marginata is a great houseplant, and very easy to grow. But how hard is it to propagate? To propagate a Dracaena marginata (dragon tree): cut a length of stem 20 cm (8 inches) or...
Bird of paradise plant care
In nature, the birds of paradise plants (genus Strelitzia) are bushes and trees that grows up to 30 feet (10 m) high, native to South Africa. When cultivated, it’s often grown as an indoor foliage plant, or a bush outdoors in landscaping. Bird of paradise plant care...
How to sell a chef sprouts and 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...
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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