Do microgreens grow back? There are many who ask this question when they are attempting to plant their own vegetables. Microgreens are extremely hardy plants that can be planted almost anywhere. If you are new to home gardening, you may want to consider some of the following information before attempting to transplant or propagate one of these tiny plants.

Do microgreens grow back? A key point to remember about microgreens is that they will not grow back in the same place they were planted. This is due to the microorganism involved. The microorganism is very small and requires extremely high amounts of sunlight in order to survive. The amount of light required varies by species of microgreens, but is usually much higher than that required by traditional soil microgreens.

How do you provide this kind of light? Planting microgreens requires careful selection of the plant’s suitable location. Do microgreens grow back in a pot on a sunny windowsill? Maybe… But it isn’t recommended. A better alternative would be planting microgreens directly into an existing garden bed.

How do you get these greens into a container? Microgreen seeds can be purchased from a nursery, catalogued SeedBank or from an online retailer. If you buy microgreens that have already been sown, be sure to check the sowing instructions on the seed packets. Typically, these seeds will require six to twelve weeks’ worth of warm, sun-filled days (but not hot sunshine!) of sun exposure before planting should be possible.

Where should you plant your new microgreen crop? Some experts prefer a sunny windowsill to a planting bed. Others avoid planting microgreens in a window anywhere near a structure because of the possibility of too much sun exposure. Wherever you plant, however, the general rule is that the more sunny areas are where the plants are planted. In addition, make sure there is good drainage near each bed of plants. This will help prevent rot and ensure that the roots of the microgreens stay healthy.

Many experts recommend that seeds are planted directly into the garden bed. Microgreen seeds and microgreens seeds are very sensitive to too much water or over-saturated soil. If you choose this method of planting, make sure to purchase enough dry per trays to provide the plants with about 1 inch of water per tray. This will ensure that the seeds and microgreens have no standing water in their pots.

After planting each microgreen, carefully remove them from their pots and place them on the per tray. Make sure that the sprouts are securely rooted to the bottom of the tray. You can make this process easier by using small size pots. Place one small pot on top of each of the trays and then use a weight to gently drop the pots from the trays onto the bottom of the potting soil.

Once the microgreens have been dropped into the growing medium below, allow them to begin growing. The growing medium will continue to provide vital nutrition to the sprouts. Soon you will see that your favorite green has started to blossom.

The blooms will reach full bloom in about two weeks. To maximize the number of microgreens produced you should create as many as possible. One suggestion is to eat as many as possible in one sitting. The trick is to make sure you have planted them in a sunny windowsill. If you have not, you should consider replacing the windowsill with one that gets direct sunlight during the day.

The beauty of micro greens is that they contain the exact same nutrients that all plants need to grow. Therefore, simply adding more seeds or cuttings will not result in a new plant. You may be able to add these nutrients directly to the soil through the growing medium. Do not be tempted to just throw away the old cutting or seeds as this will prevent them from germinating. Do not take cutting and seeds from your plants because this is very counterproductive.

Microgreens do not like low temperatures. They are best planted in the shade. They do require rich soil with a good amount of nitrogen. Your plantings should drain easily, so water is not a problem. When planting, if there are any drainage problems it is recommended you follow up with a good mulch.

After planting micro greens take care to keep them in a healthy condition by giving them regular feedings. You can purchase a livestock feed that contains all the nutrients your plant needs to thrive. When you do give feed, it is important to only feed the young roots and leaves. Also try to give them a cut in the evening to help with watering. Providing constant moisture for a healthy plant can help to avoid any disease.