Blackout periods for microgreens refer to the time during the growing process when the microgreens are kept in the dark. This is done to encourage the plants to elongate and grow taller, producing more tender and flavorful stems. Microgreens need light during their...
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Should You Soak Your Seeds?
Soaking microgreen seeds can offer several benefits that contribute to successful microgreen cultivation. Microgreens are young, edible plants harvested at an early stage of growth, typically when they have developed their first true leaves. Soaking seeds in water...
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