Story: Edible plant of the week
Episode: 13
Presenter: Linda Ross
Air Date: 19th November 2022

Sprouts and microgreens

• Super quick and easy to grow with crops ready to harvest in as little as four days for sprouts and within two weeks for microgreens.
• Nutrient-dense – sprouts and microgreens have concentrated sources of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants because they are the young stage of a plant’s life.
• Sprouts and microgreens kits take up minimal space and requiring very little care in order to thrive. As you are growing indoors, you can grow all year round. Even in Winter when not a lot is growing in the garden
• Spread about 1 tablespoon of seeds in one or more of the four clear plastic trays.
• Stack the clear trays on top of the bottom tray and pour enough water into the top tray to cover the outlet. This will commence the syphoning action and water will drain down through each of the trays and outlets
• Once the water has drained, empty any excess water from the bottom tray. The water that stays in the clear trays is enough to provide the necessary humidity for successful seed germination. Water in this way at least 2-3 times each day.
• Once roots reach the water in the bottom container, spraying and foil are no longer required. Keep the water topped up and refreshed. You can also add liquid fertiliser to promote strong and healthy growth.
• Harvest the seedlings in 7-14 days by cutting just above the seed.

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