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Seeding Microgreens

Part 1 of 4: A guide on growing microgreens in your Flex Micro

Materials Needed (Included in the Microgreen Starter Supply Box)

  • Spray Bottle (filled with water)
  • Seed Shaker
  • 1 Perforated Microgreen Tray (per flat)
  • 1 Microgreen Grow Mat (per flat)
  • Microgreen Seeds of Choice (sold separately)
  • Food Scale (not included)
  • Clean Cloth (not included)
  • 1 Humidity Dome

Prepare the Tray

 

Always follow proper food safety protocols by thoroughly washing your hands with soap and water before handling any growing equipment or materials.

  • Start by spraying and wiping down your perforated microgreen tray with a food-safe cleaner.

Cleaning your perforated microgreen tray can be done immediately after harvesting as well. We recommend using 3% hydrogen peroxide or hypochlorous acid as your cleaning solution. 

  • Set a grow mat in your perforated microgreen tray and spray the grow mat thoroughly and evenly with water.

Seed the Tray

  • Place the seed shaker on your food scale and reset (tare) the scale to zero. Weigh the desired amount of microgreen seeds, referencing the Microgreen Yield Trial Chart for accuracy.
  • Attach a lid to the shaker that has holes just larger than the size of your seeds.
  • Evenly distribute the seeds across the damp grow mat by gently shaking the seed shaker.
  • Spray your seeds evenly with water until well moistened.
  • Cover your seeded microgreen tray with a humidity dome and set it aside to begin the germination process.
  • Repeat these steps for each microgreen tray you plan to start.

During germination, place the tray on top of your Flex Micro or the tank lid, keeping it out of direct light and in a space maintained between 60–75°F.

Your microgreen seeds are now beginning to germinate—well done! Continue Part 2 of 4: Germinating and Transplanting Microgreens for next steps.