How to grow Microgreenand sprouts correctly
Here you will find all the information and detailed instructions about the different cultivation methods.
Growing Microgreen🌱
Cultivation in the Grow-Grow Nut or in trays.
Start: Soak the seeds
Especially with larger Microgreen seeds, you should soak them in a container of water beforehand. You'll find the soaking times for each type of seed on the packaging . Please note that the seeds will germinate and absorb water – so use a larger container and more water.
Step 1: Prepare everything
Depending on your growing equipment, different procedures apply from this point on. If you have our trays or pots , separate them individually and place them in the unperforated tray. For the Grow-Grow Nut soak the tray for at least 2-3 hours and then place it on a suitable bowl.
Step 2: Distribute the soil
Next, distribute the soil evenly in the pots. The Grow-Grow Nut comes with a coconut coir brick , which you now place in the coconut shell (with a bowl underneath!) and pour water over it until it is fully saturated. Then spread it evenly and press it down lightly .
Step 3: Sow the seeds
Please ensure that you distribute the seeds evenly and that nothing is overlapping . The less space the greens have to breathe, the more susceptible your seedlings will be to mold. Gently press the seeds into the soil to facilitate germination and nutrient uptake from the start.
Step 4: Watering & covering
Now, using a spray bottle, add a little water to the seeds. It's important not to drown them right away: if the seeds start floating, you've definitely used too much water. Now cover the container with a tea towel .
Step 5: Check seeds twice a day
Now you should mist with water morning and evening . Please remember to keep it consistently moist, but never overwater. After 3-4 , you can remove the tea towel and let the Microgreen grow in daylight
Step 6: Watering
From now on, you can water Microgreen directly or from below by placing a saucer under the actual growing device and filling it with water. If the soil layer isn't too deep, the plants can then draw up as much water as they need.
Step 7: Harvest & enjoy
Depending on the variety, you can harvest your Microgreen after 8-14 days . To retain as many vitamins as possible, you should only cut them when you actually want to eat them. You can also store in the refrigerator
Grow sprouts 🌱
Growing the seedlings in a sprouting jar.
Start: Fill the jar with seeds
Growing sprouts works entirely without soil. Choose a variety or a sprout mix and add a few tablespoons of the seeds to your sprouting jar. Now fill the jar with water , screw the lid back on, and let the seeds stand for a few hours.
Step 1: Soak overnight
When growing sprouts, you first soak each seed directly in the sprouting jar. You'll find the soaking times for the different varieties on the packaging. Afterwards, you can empty the sprouting jar over the sink and tilt it so the remaining water can drain out.
Step 2: Rinse twice a day
Now rinse your sprouts morning and evening , in warm places or at midday in summer. To do this, fill the glass with fresh water, shake it a little, empty the water again, and place it upside down at an angle in the holder. Always leave some space on the sieve so that air can circulate.
Step 3: Harvest & enjoy
After just a few days , once you're happy with the size of your sprouts, you can remove them from the sprouting jar and use them directly in delicious dishes. If you don't want to eat them all at once, you can store them in the refrigerator , but you should consume them within 2-3 days.