Microgreens are an easy and tasty way to add some greenery into your diet without waiting months for an entire plant to mature. While purchasing them can be pricey at stores or farmers markets, cultivating your own microgreens at home is relatively affordable and can even be accomplished in limited space with basic supplies.
Start microgreen production today: simply find a container that can hold soil (such as a seed tray, recycled yogurt or takeout container, or your kitchen window sill) and spread some seeds on it. Make sure there is adequate light near the growing area as well as access to some water source; if you want to take things further you may consider purchasing kits with trays, shelves and all the equipment needed for increased production of microgreens.
Most kits provide everything necessary for cultivating one or more crops, including seeds and soil. Some kits also come equipped with tools to measure and adjust water pH levels; this is particularly important since microgreens are sensitive to alkalinity levels in soil. Some kits even include compostable organic jute mats to help with consistency while providing an eco-friendly way of disposing of harvested sprouts after harvesting.
Once your seeds have germinated and begun growing, they need exposure to sunlight in order to maximize nutrient value. Cover trays with paper towels and move them into direct sunlight (such as an east facing window). Check daily that moisture remains present – and after several days your seedlings should be ready to remove from their towel and be planted into the ground.
High-quality microgreen growing kits can cost as little as $10 or less, with more sophisticated systems costing several hundred dollars or more. These expensive options may be suitable for people interested in growing microgreens for sale at local farmers markets or retail outlets.
Hamama offers one of the best starter kits out there, as it includes all you need to get growing microgreens – tray, soil, organic sunflower seeds (one of the most popular varieties for microgreens), enough seed for two crops and even comes equipped with an adjustable shelf designed specifically to fit their trays perfectly – plus you can swap out seeds and soil as desired for maximum personalization and results. Ideally organic non-GMO seeds provide easier digestion and increased nutrition benefits.