Introduction

Microgreens are a great way to add extra flavor and nutrition to your salads, sandwiches, and more. They’re also very easy to grow at home! In this article, we’ll show you how to grow microgreens using organic methods.

Gather your materials to grow microgreens using organic methods

The materials you’ll need for microgreens production are pretty simple. You’ll need a seed-starting kit, which includes soil and nutrients. Also, make sure to buy organic seeds so that they don’t contain any pesticides or other harmful chemicals.

You’ll also want to start with good quality soil that’s free from weeds or other contaminants (this is important because weeds can compete with the plants for nutrients). You can find this at most garden stores or online; just look for products labeled as “organic” or “natural.”

Choose an organic growing medium to grow microgreens

Choosing a growing medium is the first step in producing microgreens. The most common growing mediums are soil, coco coir, vermiculite, or perlite. Once you have chosen your growing medium it’s time to plant your seeds!

Soil is the most common growing medium used by microgreens producers. It’s easy to find locally and inexpensive (especially if you buy bulk). Many people have reported difficulty germinating their seeds in soil because their nutrient content may not be sufficient for optimal growth rates. Some more advanced growers even recommend using Rockwool instead!

Pre-soak your growing medium

The growing medium is what you use to grow your microgreens. You can use a variety of methods to soak it, but one of the most common is to set up some buckets and fill them with water. You want to make sure that there’s enough room in each bucket.

Once you’ve filled those buckets up with water let them sit for at least two hours. Before removing their lids and draining off excess liquid into another container if necessary—you’re ready to plant!

Plant the seeds in the organic growing medium

Planting depth depends on the seed, but should be no deeper than the seed is wide. For example, if you’re using marigolds for microgreens, consider planting them in a flat or tray with soil and sand at an inch deep. If you’d like to grow your own basil or chives from seeds that aren’t available in stores yet—or if you want to try growing different types of greens together—use a tray that’s at least 2 inches deep.

Cover the growing tray of microgreens

Covering the growing tray is an important step in producing microgreens. First, you need to make sure that your seeds have been properly sown and are not too close to each other. You can do this by having them spaced out with no more than 10cm between each seedling. Next, cover your growing tray with a piece of plastic wrap or another type of light-proof material so that light does not reach the seeds directly from above; this will ensure they germinate at their optimal growth rate and produce healthy plants once they emerge from their pods (the covering should be large enough so that it covers all sides of each plant). Finally, place inside an enclosed area where temperatures remain fairly constant throughout summer months: typically 20°C – 25°C (68°F – 77°F).

Place the tray in a dark room.

To increase your chances of success, place the tray in a dark room. You can use a closet or other space in your house that’s easy for you to access. You may also want to use a black garbage bag as a cover so light can’t penetrate through it and interfere with germination or growth.

Remove cover

Now that you’ve planted your greens, it’s time to remove the cover. This can be done in a few different ways:

• You can use scissors or a knife to cut through the plastic directly above each plant. Be careful not to damage roots or stems with this method.
• If you don’t want to deal with removing the plastic from around each plant, simply place a rubber band around its neck and attach it loosely at one end so that when you move your plants around frequently (or even once every couple of days), they will still be able to breathe but won’t get caught on anything else while doing so!

Water the grow trays once a day

Watering frequency depends on your climate and the type of container you are growing in. If you are growing in a greenhouse, it’s recommended that you water more frequently than if you were growing microgreens indoors or outdoors.

You can use a watering can or mister to water your trays once per day. The amount of water needed will vary depending on the temperature inside the grow tent, but generally speaking one gallon (3 liters) per tray should be sufficient for most people who live in areas where there are no drought issues like California or Florida where found ourselves during our testing process!

Place the trays in indirect sunlight and begin hardening off.

Hardening off is a process of slowly introducing plants to the outdoors. It prevents shock to your system, reduces the risk of disease, and allows plants to become acclimated before being moved into direct sunlight.

To harden off your microgreens:

• Place trays in indirect sunlight for about two days.

You can grow microgreens using organic methods, producing moderate yields with minimal nutrient input

Microgreens are a great way to start growing your own food. They’re easy to grow and can be harvested within weeks of planting, so you’ll have fresh microgreens ready for the table in no time!

Microgreens are also low-input foods that are good for you. The only thing you need is some fertile soil and sunlight (or grow lights).

Conclusion

There are many different ways to make your own microgreens, and the one we’ve outlined above is just one of many. If you have any questions about how you can create your own organic microgreen growing tray, be sure to leave them in the comments below! We hope that this article has given you an idea of how to grow microgreens organically.