Micro-Leaf vegetables are harvested at a very young and tender stage in the growing process, usually at cotyledon or first true leaf stage. Full of nutrients and very attractive. Use for salads and sandwiches. Growing Micro-leaf are ready to eat within just 10-14 days and can be grown all year round. You can easily grown Micro Greens at Home with our Micro Green Kit having different varieties of Seeds.
The Leaf & Clay’s Micro Green Vegetable Kit contains following :
(A) Micro Green Seeds :
1 Spinach Microgreen Seeds -20 Grams
2. Coriander Microgreen Seeds -20 Grams
3. Pak Choy Microgreen Seeds -10 Grams
4. Methi Multi cut Microgreen Seeds -20 Grams
(B) Fabric Micro Green Grow Bag (Length-10 Inch, Breath-10 Inch, Height-6 Inch with Handle : –
1 Unit The Leaf & Clay’ breathable fiber gardening grow bags allow root aeration and prevent roots circling or stunted growth. During the heat of summer and/or in direct sunlight our grow bags regulate temperature due to their breathable quality. Excess heat is able to escape from all sides of the grow bag. Promotes aeration, air pruning, and regulates temperature. They are High Quality Eco Friendly Grow Bags of 350 GSM made with Recycled PET. Since these terrace garden bags are porous in nature, they prevent over watering and water stagnation as excess water drains out. When travelling, a plate filled with water can be kept under the bags and they will absorb the water down to up- reverse osmosis. These grow bags are light weight and come with built in handles making them easy to move to different locations. They are popular since they can be brought from inside to out with ease and they take up minimal space when storing. Since its fabric, even if they fall, they do not break. This grow bag is completely decomposable and are a very easy and convenient way of growing flowers and vegetables. This grow bag can be filled with a growing medium and used for growing plants.
(C) Enriched Organic Potting Soil Mix: 950 Grams Pkt.
The quality of growing media decides the quality of Plants. The Soil in the pot is the main source of nutrients for plants. It is very difficult to get good soil media for plants, if at all you get the soil, it might not contain the required nutrients in it. In order to provide good quality grow soil with required nutrients, organic matter, organic pesticide, and fungicides,introduce ‘Enriched Organic Potting Soil Mix” It is completely organic and does not contain any harmful chemicals. Use this potting mix & see the result. You can use this potting mix and Good Garden Soil in the ratio of 1:4 for growing Micro Greens in the Kitchen Yard, Soil beds, and beds of Terrace Garden.
(D) A Leaf let with complete Microgreen Utility and Growing Guide
How to Grow Micro greens at Home?
If you enjoy indoor gardening and want living proof that good things truly do come in small packages, try growing micro greens.
Microgreens are Seedlings of most standard vegetables and herbs. Think turnips, radishes, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, lettuce, spinach, amaranth, cabbage, beets, parsley and basil, to name a few. Because the plants must be harvested when they are small — usually when they are only about 3-4 inches tall or less and have developed their first two “true” leaves — they grow better indoors than in an outdoor garden. That means anyone can grow them either on a windowsill, under a kitchen counter light or with a grow light in the garage.
These tasty morsels are packed with nutrition, and the intense flavour of their tiny leaves often mimics the flavour of the mature plant. With basil micro greens, for example, you get the flavour of basil without having to grow the plant to maturity. Served as a garnish, they dress up a dinner plate and are a fun way to enjoy healthy eating and impress family and friends at the same time.
e can be tricky, but a simple fluorescent light can work wonders. Here, some micro greens almost ready for harvest sit next to some still-covered newly planted seeds.
Should Micro greens be placed on the Windowsill?
Pryor’s experience with growing on a windowsill has not produced good results. There are several problems with windowsills. The biggest is that the light comes at the plants from an angle. As a result, the plants will bend towards the light instead of growing straight up. Consequently, they tend to be spindly because of the indirect light. You could perhaps compensate for this by rotating the growing tray to try to create uniform vertical growth. Another problem is that windowsills tend to be narrower than the growing containers, creating an awkward sort of balancing act. If you’re a cat lover whose pet likes to sit in the window, you may have an additional problem!
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Overwatering or under watering
Make sure the soil has enough water but not too much. The idea is to moisten the soil well with your mister but not to saturate it. Making sure your saucer has drainage holes will keep the soil from getting too wet. If you’re using a saucer such as one made of clay, make sure it isn’t sitting in water. Clay saucers will wick water up into the soil.
Not Using Enough Seeds
Completely cover the surface of the soil. The goal is to get a nice dense mat of sprouts.
