Задание

Once you have everything you need, the steps to grow microgreens are very simple. Arrange the 6 steps in the correct order.

  • Fill your container with moist potting soil, hydro mat, or soilless mixture. You don’t want your growing medium to be wet or soggy, you just want slightly moist.
  • Spread your seeds in a thin layer over the top of your soil or soilless mixture. Try to cover the surface as thickly and evenly as possible. You’ll want them planted quite densely. Press gently to seat them in the soil, then mist them with water and cover with a thin layer of soil or vermiculite.
  • Cover your tray with a light blocking lid. In the first few days, you want to keep the seeds moist and dark. The darkness encourages stretching, so you get nice long stems for eating. Keep covered except to mist twice daily with water for the first 3–5 days.
  • Remove cover when all the seeds have sprouted. They’ll be pale and yellow, but their colour will improve once they get some light. Move to a location that gets light. This can be a window sill, your kitchen counter, or under a grow light if you choose.
  • Mist or water daily.
  • Harvest your microgreens. Taste test often, so you get an idea of the flavour, and when it tastes the best to you. Most people decide to take them when they have developed their first set of true leaves – usually 7–14 days.