Genesis 1:29, NKJV : “And God said, “See, I have given you every herb that yields seed which is on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit yields seed; to you it shall be for food.”
Research comparing microgreens to more mature greens reports that nutrient levels in microgreens can be up to nine times higher than those found in mature greens. They grow quickly as well, so with a decent amount of seed and a rota system, you can start saying goodbye to taking many vitamin supplements and also have a supplemental food source in case of food scarcity.
Microgreens are very rich in many vitamins and minerals, such as:
To start, you will need a few bits of equipment to grow them, and either good sunlight, LED grow-lights or T5 grow-lights.
There are a few videos in the table below that explain in more detail how to grow them and what equipment you’ll need.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCMzrKIsQEE&feature=emb_logo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCsUjeUJeQ0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFTg0Y7aQ0g
Ezekiel 47:12, NKJV: Along the bank of the river, on this side and that, will grow all kinds of trees used for food; their leaves will not wither, and their fruit will not fail. They will bear fruit every month, because their water flows from the sanctuary. Their fruit will be for food, and their leaves for medicine.”
Below is a table guide detailing the various stages during the growth of popular Microgreens
CROP NAME
COVER
BLACKOUT
HARVEST
NOTES
Basil
4 days
3 days
Day 12
Broccoli
4 days Weighted
2 days
Day 16
Calabrese variety can suffer from mold. Try red or purple varieties
Beetroot
Day 21
cover with thin layer of soil
Red Cabbage
4 days Weighed
Day 15
Coriander
6 days Weighted
1 day
Kale
Red Kohlrabi
3 days Weighted
Garlic Chives
These can keep growing after first harvest
Cress
Radish
Day 10
when covered, add weight to reduce uneven growth
Peas
Day 7
Pre-soak for up to 24hrs. lots of roots, so best to use a mesh tray. Does not need any soil
Parsley
No
7 days
Day 22
Can take a while to germinate, but similar to Coriander