Microgreens Podcast

I like to grow microgreens on soil or, in reality, a potting mix. I prefer soil or grow mats for several reasons, and I discuss these in the podcast. I also go on a rant with people that steal my images and don't create their content firsthand.
I provide ways to find a good soil supplier and what soils to look for at these locations if you don't buy from me.
I have written many soil trial articles; you can see them by following this link.
Get a Free Microgreen Growing Guide.
See the syllabus for the Fundamental Microgreen Growing Course.
More show notes at Homemicrogreens.com/030

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Knowing when to take microgreen trays out of the blackout period often causes confusion and doubt. In this episode of the Microgreens Podcast, I provide hints of when and when not to take your trays out of the blackout.
Links to pages mentioned in this Episode.
Episode 11 Microgreens Podcast: Blackout Methods
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When choosing a microgreen tray, there are several factors to consider, such as the tray's size, shape, and depth.
Some of these dimensions are non-negotiable; for others, a variety is essential. 
In episode 28 of the Microgreens Podcast, I discuss these factors and outline the must-haves and those you should consider having multiple sizes. 

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In this episode of the Microgreens Podcast, I talk about all the ways you can use microgreens. There are many ways to use microgreens; everyone has seen them as garnishes or salad toppings.
But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Not only can microgreens be used raw as toppings, but they can be used as ingredients in other foods and drinks.
They can be made or added to smoothies and fruit or vegetable juices.
Instead of basil, some microgreens can be turned into pestos or guacamole.
I'm not going to list all the ways here; that is why I created the podcast.
If you want more information on how to use microgreens, visit Home Microgreens for more!
Get a Free Microgreen Growing Guide. Visit the podcast show notes and scroll down to the guide section.
This podcast is sponsored by the Home Microgreens Store, your one-stop shop for quality microgreen seeds and supplies!

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There are so many light options for growing microgreens you can drive yourself crazy trying to choose the best one.
In this episode of the Microgreens Podcast, I'll tell you that there is no best one light. Choosing a light depends on what you attend to grow, your budget, and how you want to mount them above your microgreens.
Click this link for more show notes and links to the recommended lights in the podcast. 
For most people, LED shop lights with a Kelvin (K) rating above 5,000 will be more than enough light. These lights are easy to set up with very little hassle and grow microgreens just fine. On the other hand, LED grow lights take more trial and error, and there are other factors that you need to consider, such as the mounting height above the trays and what you plan on putting above the lights if anything. 
In most cases, LED grow lights must be hung from the ceiling, not on a shelf. While LED shop lights produce little heat and are used in a rack system with no trouble. 

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Are microgreens the same as sprouts?  If not, what are the differences?
These are common questions, and we will provide you with our answers. 

In this podcast, we dive into this question and give our interpretation of what a microgreen is.

Click here to visit the show notes and see the bonus we have provided for those that listen soon after this podcast is published. 

You can visit any of our previous podcast show notes pages by typing the following into your web browser: homemicrogreens.com/3-digit episode number
For instance, for Episode 8 type in homemicrogreens.com/008

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In this episode of the Microgreens Podcast, we discuss the reason to grow microgreens all year round, including the summer months when there are so many fresh veggies coming out of the garden. 
We have four main reasons.

1. Insect pests
2. Garden Space
3. Flavor
4. Enjoyment

and probably one I should have included separately but did discuss is time.
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In this episode of The Microgreens Podcast, we discuss the common insect pests of microgreens and provide solutions to prevent and eliminate them.
There are 3 common pests that bother microgreens grown in the home. These include aphids, whiteflies, and fungus gnats with the last being the most common.
In the podcast and show notes, we provide preventative measures and solutions to eliminate these pests.
Show notes can be found at homemicrogreens.com/023

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Watering microgreens seems like a simple enough task, but I receive 100's of emails with people having issues with their microgreens.
Most of the time, it's a watering issue.
So in this episode of the Microgreens Podcast, we explain our methods and philosophy of when to water and how much water to give microgreens based on the tray size.
There is a related article that discusses water with more in-depth information. The article is titled How to Water Microgreens - We Find This To Be The Best Way.
Show notes can be found at Watering Microgreens - When and How Much.
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Do microgreens regrow after cutting?
The answer is it depends.
Some will easily regrow, others are more difficult, and most will not regrow to the point that they are worth harvesting.
Take a listen to this podcast and see which microgreens will regrow after cutting.
Special care is also required for those microgreens that will regrow. We discuss all of this and more in this episode of the Microgreens Podcast.
You can get a copy of the Home Microgreens Quick Guide to Growing Microgreens by clicking this link.
Show notes to this podcast can be found here. 

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