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How to Sow Tiny Microgreen Seeds Evenly
Amaranth, sorrel, basil and watercress seed is close to dust. Scattering it by hand gives you clumps and bald patches. Four techniques that fix it, none of which need equipment.
August 14, 2026 · 5 min
How to grow it
Sowing, watering, light, timing and harvest — the practical steps, written so a first tray works and the tenth one still does.
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Seed Is the One Input You Did Not Control
Contaminated seed is a primary route by which pathogens enter microgreens — and seed is the single ingredient a home grower inherits from the supply chain. Here is what has been tested, and why we are not publishing a recipe.
August 11, 2026 · 9 min
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Microgreen Seed Density: How Much to Sow by Crop
A practical guide to microgreen seed density: how many grams to sow per 10x20 tray for each crop, plus what happens when you sow too thick or too thin.
August 8, 2026 · 6 min
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When and How to Harvest and Store Microgreens
A clear guide to when and how to harvest and store microgreens — the right stage to cut, whether to wash, how to dry, and fridge shelf life by crop.
August 6, 2026 · 6 min
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Photoperiod and DLI: How Much Light Microgreens Need
A plain-English guide to photoperiod and DLI for microgreens — how many hours, how bright, and the daily light targets that grow greener, sturdier trays.
August 2, 2026 · 6 min
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The Blackout Method: Better Microgreen Germination
The blackout method is the simplest way to get even, sturdy microgreen germination. Learn soaking, doming, weighting, and exactly when to uncover.
July 31, 2026 · 6 min
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How to Maximize Microgreen Yield Per Tray
Learn how to maximize microgreen yield per tray with the right seed density, even watering, smart lighting, and harvest timing for heavier, healthier crops.
July 28, 2026 · 6 min
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LED vs Sunlight for Growing Microgreens
LED vs sunlight for growing microgreens: how a tunable, steady spectrum beats variable window light for color, flavor, and reliable nutrition indoors.
July 27, 2026 · 6 min
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Do Microgreens Need Nutrients or Fertilizer?
Do microgreens need nutrients or fertilizer? The honest answer: the seed feeds itself, but a dilute solution boosts size, color, and harvest speed.
July 25, 2026 · 6 min
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Water for Microgreens: pH, EC and Quality
Water for microgreens: what pH and EC actually mean, why chlorine and overwatering matter, and the simple targets that keep trays clean and crisp.
July 22, 2026 · 6 min
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The Best Growing Medium for Microgreens, Compared
Coco coir, hemp mats, jute, paper towel, soil, or no medium at all? A clear, side-by-side look at the best growing medium for microgreens by cost, mess, and yield.
July 19, 2026 · 6 min
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How to Grow Microgreens Hydroponically: A Complete Guide
Learn how to grow microgreens hydroponically with no soil: media, water, seeding, blackout, light, and harvest. A clean, beginner-friendly step-by-step guide.
July 16, 2026 · 6 min
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How to Grow Microgreens Without Soil
Learn how to grow microgreens without soil at home using simple hydroponic mats, clean methods, and beginner-friendly crops for fresh greens.
July 8, 2026 · 6 min
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The 7 Easiest Microgreens to Grow at Home
The easiest microgreens to grow at home for beginners — 7 fast, forgiving crops with timing, flavor, and care tips so your first tray succeeds.
July 1, 2026 · 6 min
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How to Grow Microgreens at Home: A Step-by-Step Beginner's Guide
A simple, step-by-step guide to growing microgreens at home — the seeds, gear, and 7 steps from sowing to harvest, plus the mistakes that trip up beginners.
June 24, 2026 · 6 min