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Some subsets of Hydroponic and Aquaponic
Garage Gardening:
Microgreens have two fully developed cotyledon leaves and usually one pair very
small, partially developed true leaves and are approximately 1” to 1½” in height
when harvested.
Microgreens require high light levels, preferably natural sunlight with low humidity,
good air circulation and are planted with very low seed density compared to sprout
processing.
A sprout consists of the seed, root, stem and pale, underdeveloped leaves and are
harvested usually within the first week of soaking.
Sprout seed is not actually planted. Instead, a high density of seed is placed inside of
sprouting equipment or enclosed containers and they are processed in water.
Fact:
There have been over 100,000+ sprout related illnesses in the U.S. in the past 18 years (*1)
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No matter what method you use, the most important tool you need in indoor
gardening is LIGHTING….
Some Choices for Indoor Gardening
are…
• HPS (High Pressure Sodium)
• MH (Metal Halide)
• LED (Light Emitting Diode)
What’s the BEST? That depends…
Then…
Fluorescent (T5’s or T8’s) or
LED’s
Will be your best, most economical choice producing excellent vegetative growth.
Next, start with good clean water!!
• City water will work, just remove the chlorine with an air stone.
• Some folks even use a reverse osmosis filter
• Check the PH and adjust to 6.5 (*you can use vinegar to lower the PH and baking soda
to raise, however, I have found that the professional PH up/down products available
work better)
Substrates
Or my Favorite……………
• Buy in bulk
(Most companies sell in very affordable 1lb packages)
2) Radish (red or Daikon): quick, easy, and flavor just like the mature root crop
3) Turnip: quick, easy, and “leaf” varieties taste much like the root veggie
4) Pac Choi (Bok Choy): its many varieties all are quick and easy to grow
5) Sesame: germinates rapidly, and you likely already have it in your cupboard
7) Lettuce: at true leaf stage, most varieties are beautiful and delectable
8) Asian Greens: especially Komatsuna, which tolerates both cold and heat
10) Mustard (and many Mustard Greens): quick and easy, but very spicy hot
Ten varieties that are more challenging but worth the effort.. (*2)
1) Sweet Basil: beautiful and delicious, though a slow and fastidious grower
5) Carrot: almost sweet, you may never again discard carrot tops
6) Beet or Chard: some call them micro-reds for their contrasting deep red color
7) Pea: rapid high yields from multiple cuttings, but be vigilant for mold
8) Red Russian Kale: beautiful at both seed leaf and true leaf stages
9) Thai Basil: second only to Sweet Basil, but Thai seeds are expensive
Or my absolute favorite
10) Sunflower (black oil): difficult to take root, but worth its unique flavor
Seed-Sowing
After the seedlings have reached this stage, the “covering” tray can be
removed and a light source provided.
Light cycles are dependent upon your preference raging from 12 hours
to constant.
Most seed needs to be watered 1 to 2 times per day using the bottom
watering technique.
Initially the leaves will appear a pale yellow or even white and you may
think that you really messed up.
However within 24 hours photosynthesis/chlorophyll will kick in and you
will go from being a failure to a master gardener.
Sunflower Microgreen Directions
• Presoak in 3-10% chlorine solution for 1-2 hours (mold prevention)
• Rinse well and soak for 8-12 hours
• Rinse and drain twice a day until sprouted (3 days or so)
• Sow on top of medium in a tray with holes and place another planter
upside down on top.
• Water 2x a day from the bottom until the seedlings lift the covering tray
1-2”
• The seedlings will be pale yellow. Place tray under florescent lighting or
in well lit window sill for 3-4 days.
Dan Fowler
Also starring Regan
Photo submissions:
• extension.missouri.edu
• pacapride.wordpress
• repotme.com
• edenbrothers.com
• loveandcarrots.com
Bonus Material
for
Indoor gardening
Nutrient (one size fits all?)