Growing plants can be challenging, but the good news is that microgreens are one of the easiest kinds of plants to grow. They can be grown indoors or outdoors by novice and expert gardeners alike. When starting a microgreen garden, gardeners may wonder if it will require fertilizer. Do microgreens need fertilizer? It depends on…
Finding gardening hacks that are simple, cost-effective, and sustainable are exciting gifts that we encounter on our ventures in gardening. The idea of watering house plants with tea has become a popular notion, but we wanted to learn more about the science behind it and how it works. Can you water plants with tea? Using…
Whether microgreens regrow after cutting is one of the most asked questions by microgreen farmers. It is understandable. Most people want to get the most out of every single planted batch of plants. So, do microgreens regrow after cutting? Unfortunately, few microgreens regrow after harvesting. If gardeners harvest microgreens without cutting the lowest leaf, a…
Microgreens are popular plants among new and experienced gardeners because they are easy to grow. However, although microgreens are simple plants, they need much more than the bare minimum of care to be healthy. One thing that gardeners should keep in mind while growing microgreens is how much water they should receive. How frequently should…
Microgreens have become very popular recently in the gardening and culinary world. They add a burst of unique, decadent flavor to any dish they accompany, while also looking amazing as a garnish. Whether simply trying to up the salad game or preparing a fancy 5-course meal, consider growing microgreens! Is there a best time to…
Are you experiencing a foul odor coming from your microgreens that you can’t quite ignore? This smell not only makes for an unpleasant growing experience but if you are a commercial microgreens grower, then the microgreens can’t be sold to customers. What a waste of microgreens! So, why do the microgreens smell? Many reasons could…
Microgreens are “young, tender, edible crops that are harvested as seedlings” after the period in which they are sprouts but before they have become baby greens. Because microgreens are a unique plant type, many new gardeners to this variety assume that they require special seeds to grow. Do you need special seeds for microgreens? No,…
Microgreens can be easy to grow for many gardeners wanting to be good stewards of the earth, both new and experienced. However, the process for harvesting and storing them can be a little more delicate or complex, depending on the age of the microgreen. How do you harvest and store microgreens? To harvest standard microgreens…
In order to maintain a healthy garden, trees, or shrubs, it is important to use high-quality tools that are well-maintained for maximum efficiency. Even lesser-used tools, such as garden shears, can benefit from routine care. How does one care for garden shears? With garden shears, it is essential to clean them between uses and keep…
A number of different plant tips suggest ways gardeners can help their plants thrive and stay healthy all season. One of the more recent gardening myths circulating is related to giving plants sugar in order to help them grow. But does sugar really help plants grow? The short answer is no–plants naturally use the process…
