Abbie's Gardening Tips

When growing microgreens, the best fans are those that facilitate proper air circulation. This helps promote better root growth and maximize the amount of chlorophyll being produced as the plants develop. Microorganisms living in the soil feed on chlorophyll to create a natural fertilizer and carbon dioxide is used as a source of oxygen by…

If you are like most gardeners you have asked yourself, “Why are my sprouts wilting?” If you answered “I don’t know” you may be surprised that you are not alone. In fact, over 75% of gardeners have wondered this question at one time or another. One reason why your plants are wilting could be because…

Alfalfa is a familiar name for many consumers: it’s frequently seen on processed foods labels as ‘Alfalfa’, or ‘Milsungrass’. However, there are two species of alfalfa, and MicroGreens are a sub-species of the latter. Alfalfa can be ingested in its unprocessed form (however more commonly it’s used as a supplement), or can be mechanically transformed…

Choosing the best lights for your growing Micro Greens plant will ultimately depend on what you are trying to accomplish. If you are growing a large plant over an extended period of time and are looking to produce an abundance of blooms, you might want to choose a grow light that is able to provide…

There are several good reasons to be considering eating microgreens. Microgreens are essentially a superfood in a 1/2 cup serving, which averages only about 0.2 grams carbohydrates, 0.2 grams fat, and no more than eight grams protein. Microgreens are loaded with lots of essential vitamins, like vitamins A, E, C, B5, B6, magnesium, riboflavin, potassium,…

When you start growing microgreens, or small green plants, you are likely wondering what exactly they are. Are they like ordinary orchids? And are they better than most plants I have grown before? Well, here is a little bit of a beginner’s guide to growing microgreens. Microgreen or green plants are very beautiful and interesting…

What vegetables are microgreens? The edible part of a microgreen is the rhizome or the encomium, or sometimes the root as well. Some vegetables that fall into this category include alfalfa, broccoli, beets, cabbage, collard greens, kale, mocha, nasturtium, parsley, and rutabaga. What vegetables are microgreens? Microgreens are small but sweet and tasty! Why should…

Should I plant microgreens instead of vegetables? That is a good question. Microgreens, small, mini versions of large leafy green plants, have long been described as much healthier than full-sized vegetables. They are also generally more expensive. It is hard to make a cost-effective case for planting microgreens instead of vegetables. For one thing, buying…

It is fun to talk about growing microgreens indoors with people because they are a very common plant. Microgreens come from the arugula flower. When you buy these flowers in the summer, the flower buds are still covered with a white powdery substance that you have to get rid of before you can ever harvest…

Choosing the best microgreen medium to plant your microgreens is a very personal preference. The type of microgreen you choose can greatly affect how they grow and develop. Microgreens range from white, red, pink, or any color in-between. Most varieties can be planted directly into the garden, but some need to be first divided into…