You can nick the coating of the seeds before planting them (optional), and soak them in warm water for up to 4 hours. Place the nasturtium seeds in moist soil and spread them out. Water as much as needed and use a grow light. Allow the nasturtium microgreens to grow at least 2 leaves before harvesting.
Microgreens are becoming quite popular nowadays because of how people have discovered that they are more nutritious than their seed or full-grown counterparts. That said, many people are now growing their own microgreens at home. But, when you are growing microgreens, do you have to use microgreen seeds? If so, what makes microgreen seeds different from regular seeds, in the first place?
Birdseed can be used for microgreens. This, however, is not recommended because of several reasons. Birdseed can at times have additives that are not safe for human consumption. Also, some may contain chemicals or fungicides. The germination rate may also be slow too. Unlike regular food-safe seeds, bird seeds are not tested for pathogens.
You can eat lentil microgreens. Not only are they delicious and tasty, but they are also rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They are easy to digest, are low in calories, and cheap to grow. They also have numerous health benefits.
Since time immemorial are wild plants and flowers well known for healthy food and when you combine that with beautiful colors of blossom you have the best combination.
Why are we putting so much attention on different growing mediums? Because medium determine how well and healthy microgreens you will grow.
Sunflower 101. Everything you need to know when growing sunflower microgreens. What is the nutritional value of sunflower and the technique for growing sunflower without any issues.
Let’s take a deeper look into the supplies for home grown microgreens. Now that you have gained some basic information regarding microgreens, you are growing more thrilled, and you believe that a more detailed investigation on supplies for microgreens will be an added value. Let us help you with this!
We’ve looked at the best lights for growing microgreens and dove into different ways of how to grow them.
This second post is for microgreens & seed suppliers in Europe. We researched the European market and found quite some suppliers. Some of them are selling in bulk (which we do recommend, when growing commercially or in bigger quantities), and some of them sell regular small packages, more appropriate for home growers, who are passionate about microgreens.
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