3 Ways to Wash Microgreens And Avoid Mushy Microgreens — Quantum Microgreens (Microgreens + Wellness Blog) (2024)

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How to best wash microgreens? ›

Snip your microgreens off close to the soil line, or remove from package. Rinse under a gentle stream of water. Use a clean kitchen towel, or paper towels to gently dry your microgreens. Remember, do not store your cut microgreens if they are wet.

Microgreens may be harvested using a clean, sharp knife or a pair of scissors right before being used for any preparation. Washing microgreens in fresh drinking water before consuming them is always recommended.

Once you are happy that your microgreens are dry, place them in a resealable plastic bag or container with the lid on. Then you can store them in the refrigerator and they should stay fresh for up to 7 days before spoiling.

Any produce, grown inside or outside will have micro-organisms like molds and yeasts on their surface. With microgreens, the key is to rinse and spin them dry just before you use them.

Nutrients for growing microgreens indoors without soil:

You can easily and cheaply make your own fertilizer for microgreen farming. Buy a water soluble fertilzer with micronutrients. Add two 2 Tablespoons of fertilizer per gallon of water, mix well. Add 1 teaspoon of Epsom salts (cheap and can be bought anywhere)

Watering from the bottom is the best way to water your growing microgreens after they have sprouted, either with the use of a flood and drain system or a bottom tray with no holes.

Microgreens only need to be rinsed when you cut them. Only use seeds sold for sprouting for this purpose, as they are free from pesticides and safe for consumption, unlike seeds meant to be grown in vegetable gardens.

As a general rule, purchased microgreens typically last 10-12 days in your fridge. If you were to grow your own microgreens and cut them at home, they would last about two weeks, on average. The shelf life can vary, however, depending on the type of microgreen.

If you are growing microgreens indoors, choose the container that can accommodate the plants. You can use a Tupperware container that has a shallow bottom and a shallow depth. A sandwich-size Tupperware container is also a good option. Otherwise, you can use a 2-liter juice box that has been cut in half.

Neem Oil: This oil acts as a shield against bugs that harm plants, making them less likely to attack, while also throwing off their hormones to make it hard for them to grow and make more bugs. Making this a wonderful choice for dealing with pests such as Fungus Gnats which are common when growing microgreens.

How do you sterilize microgreens? ›

For a clean start to growing any type of microgreen grow:

Mist the seeds with your 3% hydrogen peroxide solution. Wait 2-5 minutes. Thoroughly wet the seeds and growing media with clean water and stack.

Yes, you can eat microgreens every day as part of a balanced diet. However, it's important to remember that microgreens should not be the sole source of nutrients in your diet and should be consumed in addition to other fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins.

Not all seeds are suitable for microgreens. Do not eat shoots from tomato, eggplant, pepper or potato as these are from the nightshade family, which can be toxic. Do not use seeds that have been treated with a fungicide; these seeds often have a pink coating.

Cooking certain microgreens can make them less bitter and enhance their flavors but can also reduce their vitamin content. If you want to get the most nutritional benefit, you should eat them raw.