About Microgreens

Kale is a versatile food that is commonly seen in many kitchens and is very easy to harvest and use in cooking. The kale seeds for microgreens are easy to grow too. You can also buy kale seeds from your local store. But if you want to save time and effort in harvesting these tiny,…

Did you know that a very successful way to grow and eat microgreen vegetables is by growing them organically using microgreen organic seeds? Did you also know that one of the best ways to avoid chemicals is to use organic seed products? If you have not yet given thought to growing microgreens organically, consider these…

If you are thinking of starting a green house, getting advice on how to sanitize microgreen seeds before planting will come in handy. These small but potent herbs can be used as a culinary flavoring and as organic pesticides. Some studies say that eating five pounds of microgreens every three weeks can improve your health…

What are the types of seeds for microgreens? There are a lot of varieties. Some are not edible and some have edible seeds. Microgreens can be grown in a variety of environments. The weather and location of your garden will determine what you can and cannot grow. Sunlight is critical for seeds to germinate. Sunlight…

Before learning how do you sterilize microgreen seeds, let me explain what microgreens are. These seeds have become popular recently in the gardening world. Also known as blueberry, these little seeds are said to be a better variety of sunflower seeds. They produce berries similar to alfalfa when sprouted. The actual source of these seeds…

A question that I get many times from people about starting a food garden is, “Should you be using seeds for microgreens?” The simple answer to this question would be yes. Seeds are very beneficial for growing microgreens. Here is why: Food seeds will provide the plant with the vitamins and nutrients it needs to…

We love cumin seed for many reasons. This is not your typical ordinary vegetables we are used too. From my observations as a grower of vegetables for over 15 years, I have noted that the cumin plant grows best in dry soils with low moisture. It does extremely well in south and central Mexico as…

One of the things that people do not know about growing microgreens is how long to soak for them. Microgreen seeds are easy to germinate, but there are some specific rules that should be followed for good germination. When you purchase microgreens from a reputable source, it will come packed in its own tiny little…

Learning how many Microgreen seeds per tray for planting will help you in two ways. The first question that you need to answer is: How much foliage do you want your plants to have? The second question that you need to answer is: How much water are you going to use? When you know the…