What are microgreens
Microgreens are young seedlings harvested once their first leaves appear, when they're a few centimetres tall. They pack a lot of flavour and colour into a tiny amount of space.
What you'll need
- A shallow tray or container with drainage holes
- A growing medium such as seed-raising mix, coconut coir or organic potting mix
- Seeds suited to microgreens, such as radish, rocket, cabbage or lemongrass
- A spray bottle for watering
- A spot with plenty of natural light, such as a windowsill
How to grow them
- Fill your tray with a thin layer of moist growing mix and gently flatten it
- Scatter the seeds evenly over the surface, without overcrowding them
- Press the seeds in lightly, then mist with water (rather than pouring it on)
- Cover loosely for a day or two to help with germination, then uncover once you see growth
- Check moisture daily and mist as needed, without letting the mix become waterlogged
- Place the tray somewhere bright once the seeds have sprouted
Harvesting
Snip them at the base with scissors rather than pulling them out, which avoids disturbing the roots
It's a great idea!
Beyond the fun of watching something grow on your kitchen bench, microgreens are a cheap way to add a fresh, homegrown boost to salads, sandwiches and pretty much anything that could use a bit of colour. A packet of seeds costs a fraction of what those little punnets go for at the shops, and you'll have a fresh batch ready again in a couple of weeks.
Source: Bunnings, Seedmart
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