Okay, here’s my blog post about my microgreen recipe experiment:
So, I’ve been seeing these microgreens popping up everywhere – fancy restaurants, grocery stores, you name it. I thought, “Hey, I can grow those!” I mean, how hard could it be, right? Famous last words, maybe, but it actually turned out pretty well! Here’s how I did it.
Getting Started
First, I gathered my supplies. I didn’t want to go crazy investing in a ton of stuff, so I kept it simple. I grabbed:
- Some shallow trays (old takeout containers work great!)
- A bag of seed starting mix (regular potting soil is too heavy, I learned).
- Seeds! I went with a mix – radish, broccoli, and some kind of spicy mustard.
- A spray bottle for watering.
- A sunny windowsill.
Planting the Seeds
Next up, planting. I filled my trays with about an inch or two of the seed starting mix. I moistened it with the spray bottle – not soaking wet, just damp like a wrung-out sponge. Then, I sprinkled the seeds on top. I made sure not to overcrowd them, kind of like giving them their personal space. A light dusting of more soil mix went on top of the seeds, just barely covering them. Another spritz with the water bottle, and we were good to go.
Waiting… and Watering!
Now for the hard part: patience! I placed the trays on my sunny windowsill. Every day, I checked on them and sprayed them with water to keep the soil moist. I didn’t want them to dry out, but I also didn’t want them swimming. It’s a delicate balance, you know?
The Magic Happens
After about three or four days, I saw tiny little sprouts! It was so exciting! I kept misting them daily, making sure they got plenty of light. They grew surprisingly fast. Within a week or so, they were a couple of inches tall and looking like actual microgreens!
Harvest Time (and Eating!)
Once they were a decent size, I grabbed some scissors and snipped them off just above the soil line. I rinsed them gently under cold water and patted them dry. And that was it! I added them to a salad, and they were delicious! The radish ones were peppery, the broccoli was mild, and the mustard added a nice kick. It was so satisfying to eat something I grew myself, even if it was just a tiny little green.
Overall, I’d say this was a super easy and rewarding project. Even if you don’t have a green thumb, you can totally grow microgreens. Give it a try!
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