The number one question that new gardeners ask is, “How many hours of sunlight does a microgreen need?” Microgreens do not have the same needs as other plants. Unlike flowers or vegetables, microgreens will not grow as fast if you over-plant them. It can take as few as four hours of direct sunlight for them to sprout. Although most of them will flower and bloom in about seven days, your location, the amount of sun in your area, and even your personal preference will affect how many hours of light they need. A general rule is that they need seven hours of light on a sunny day, but the number of hours of light they need will be different for every plant.

To figure out how many hours of light your microgreen will require, you need to look at the time of year that you are planting it. If you are planting it in the winter months, you will need more hours of darkness. Most plants flower during the spring and summer months, which are the shortest months in the year. During the fall and winter months, microgreens will require less hours of light. However, if you live in an area where daylight doesn’t last until after mid-afternoon, it is best to avoid the heat of the midday sun and instead choose a location for your plant that has some shade.

The next question to answer is how many hours of light does a microgreen need per day. This is actually harder to answer than the hours it takes to mature. Microgreens can be planted in just about any location as long as there is enough of it to cover the space. If you are planning to use your microgreen as a houseplant, you will need to determine the area it will be planted in and then find out how much space it will require.

To do this, you will need to measure the space and measure the amount of light it receives during the day. For your plant, you will need to add up the hours of light it receives during the day and divide by twelve. This will give you the number of hours of light it needs. Remember that sunlight hours vary by region and you will have to do your part to provide adequate lighting.

If you plan to place your microgreen in direct sunlight, there are a few things you will need to consider. If you are planting it in the ground, you should check to see how much space it will take up outdoors. The amount of sunlight the plant will need to survive may depend on what type of soil you have. Some areas have cooler temperatures than others, and depending on the type of microgreen you have, you will need to consider how much shade it will receive outdoors. Other variables also exist, such as how much sunlight it gets in the evening or how much of a frost is expected in the winter months. All of these things can affect the amount of light the plant will need.

The amount of sunlight the plant receives can also affect your microgreen planting. Certain species need as much as 8 hours of light per day, while others do not. You will want to do your research to determine what species you have and how they will respond to the amount of light you will need. Some species will actually shut down during the winter months if there is not enough sunlight, so you will have to compensate for that with additional lighting.

If you are growing a plant that will not get all of its needed sunlight hours, you may have to increase the amount of lighting you provide. Another factor that can affect how much microgreen you need to plant depends on how much moisture the plant gets. Some varieties of green plants, such as clematis and alpine phlox, grow very well in drier climates and can tolerate some drought conditions. Others, like chrysanthemums, can only handle high moisture environments. You can use the information you find on the Internet to help you decide how much light your particular variety should be receiving.

It’s best to plant your microgreens in full sun so you get as much natural sunlight as possible. If you are growing your seeds indoors, you can purchase seed packets and place them in an area where you know the plant will receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. This amount will depend on where you live, but you will probably have to increase this amount if you live in a dry climate. Most plants need at least several hours of sunlight each day for good health.