Microgreens Varieties.
Kale
Pea Tendrils
Sunflower
Purple Cabbage
Cilantro
Broccoli
Nasturtium
Red Beets
Purple Radish
Red Radish
Growing The Microgreens
I start with a fresh bag of Mountain Valley organic seeds that I bought through True Leaf Market.
The 10x20 trays are laid out and filled with organic soil, then the soil is gently packed down with a wood block to provide an even surface to spread the seeds on.
I like to thoroughly wet the soil before I spread the seeds because spraying after the seeds are spread can sometimes cause them to get moved all around and I like them to stay in a nice even layer.
Next, I measure out the proper amount of seeds for this size tray. I'm using radish seeds in these photos and they need about 3 ounces per tray to get my desired volume of microgreens. Different varieties of plants have various sizes of seeds and the measurement will vary.
This is what it looks like after I spread the seeds and lightly press them into the soil with my trusty wood block. This step is necessary to assure that the seeds have maximum contact with the soil.
My soil is already wet from the previous watering so the seeds now just need a gentle misting of water. Let life begin.
The trays are covered with empty trays for about 3-4 days to keep the seeds in the dark during their germination process. During the winter months I place them on heated mats to keep them warm and to help accelerate their germination.
(And .... A photo bomb by Mr. Yang)
These are the radish microgreens at 6 days old and are ready to be taken off of the heating pads and put under the grow lights where they will finish the cycle and get their rich green coloring.
A beautiful finished tray of Radish Microgreens.
