Microgreens can thrive in even the tiniest of New York City apartments. We're talking windowsills, fire escapes, even that weird little nook by the fridge. Not only will your microgreens brighten up your home, but it will elevate your salad and smoothie game.
Microgreens prefer 4-6 hours of direct sunlight. Indoors: Grow in shallow trays with bright light or hydroponically using grow lights for 10-12 hours.
Mist regularly to keep the soil surface moist. Indoors, air can dry soil quickly; outdoors, mist more frequently during hot weather.
Microgreens are a cool weather crop and thrive in 60-75°F, ideally 65-70°F. They can be planted April through October. Plant year-round indoors, ensuring 65-70°F.
Indoors: Shallow tray, 1-2" deep or reuse plastic containers; Outdoors: 6" wide, 3-4" deep, 1 gallon
Microgreens prefer seed-starting mix or light, well-draining indoor potting soil, topped with a layer of worm castings.
Indoors, mix in bat guano or a balanced fertilizer to the soil before scattering seeds. Outdoors, fish emulsion can be added every 2 or 3 weeks.
Microgreens are ready for harvest 10-14 days after planting, or when the seedlings are 1-2 inches tall. Microgreens typically live for 1 to 3 weeks.
Harvest microgreens by cutting just above the soil line at 1-3 inches tall. Frequent harvesting ensures a continuous supply of fresh, nutrient-packed greens.
Wilting: Water consistently.
Yellow Leaves or fungus gnats: Water less. Slow Growth: Use balanced fertilizer. Leggy Growth: Add more light. Diseases (Damping Off): Add a fan, use seed starting soil and/or top with worm castings.
There are around 10-15 varieties of arugula gardeners commonly grow. One of the perks of growing arugula at home is the opportunity to experiment with different varieties that you won't find at the grocery store.
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