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Introduction
Microgreens yield incredibly quickly, taste great, and are easy to grow. They are favorites of hobbyists, foodies, chefs, and small-scale and commercial farmers.
The most popular technique to grow these plants is in soil. Naturally, the soil is easy to work with as it retains water excellently and contains helpful nutrients that help plants grow healthy.
While the soil provides these three important benefits, it comes with some downsides. Carrying around soil is a challenging task, and it’s a hassle to clean up; worst of all, the grit and adulteration left behind by soil need to be washed away before consuming microgreens.
The process of washing microgreens minimizes their shelf-life while making them susceptible to mold. These downsides make many homeowners look for an ideal alternative, which is none other than hydroponic Gardyn’s microgreens kit.
In this article, you’ll find everything you need to know to grow hydroponic microgreens. Read on to discover more.
How to Grow Microgreens Hydroponically
When it comes to growing microgreens in your home, there isn’t a huge difference between growing with soil or hydroponically. Here are the things you’ll require to grow microgreens in your home.
Microgreen Seeds
It’s advisable to purchase organic seeds bred specifically for growing microgreens. Be sure to avoid any seeds treated with fungicides. Purchase seeds from trusted manufacturers and providers.
Growing Trays
Many types of trays exist out there, but the most popular ones are the 10” x 20” plastic trays. These are the trays that many individuals use. Purchase growing trays with drainage holes, or you’ll have to poke some for yourself.
Growing Medium
Hemp mats and coconut coir are the most popular when it comes to growing medium. These materials provide microgreens roots with something to grab onto and allow them to stand upright.
Lights
Different types of lights are available to pick from and vary in terms of size, cost, and many other factors. T5 fluorescent lamps are recommended by microgreen growing experts. However, regular T8 lights also work perfectly and are cheaper.
Nutrients
You need to look for organic products designed for growing hydroponic microgreens. If they aren’t available, any general hydroponic nutrients will do the job.
While microgreens get most of their nutrients from seeds, you need to add extra nutrients to the water. Doing so will allow them to grow healthy.
Final Thoughts
Gardyn offers the most flexible microgreens system that allows you to choose what you want and how much to grow every time. The microgreens kit comes with a sprout nursery, seed pads with wicks, and reusable grow plates.
Once you receive your kit, add water to the sprout nursery, pop in the seed pad and the grow plate, and top with the nursery’s lid for huge harvests in a few days.
