Indoor Micro Greens Gardening

[Sharon in Colorado]

In light of our first snow of the season, I'm putting out a request to anyone who knows about growing micro-greens indoors in a small amount of space.

I live in an semi-underground house which has windows only on the front of the house so there's a limitation of space where I could grow. The upside is that we haven't had to use the heat yet even though it's under 20 degrees outside.

Does anyone have tips about growing micro-greens indoors in a small amount of space?

[Arky]

There's some info on growing greens here:

http://www.eatsprouts.com/
http://www.eatsprouts.com/pic-grns.html

(I bought my sprouter from there although I haven't yet had an opportunity to connect it to the mains water supply).


J.

[Punky]

Sharon,
I have never grown micro greens, but was thinking about it.
Just had some in a salad and they are soo beautiful & tasty. Unfortunatley they were expensive (6.99 for 2oz container) so I am wanting to grow them
myself and thought it would be fun for the kiddos.
I was thinking of ordering the seeds and kit from:

http://www.sproutpeople.com/seed/microgreens.html

Hope this helps in some way. they should have directions on growing them
on their website.

[Kris]

Here's a tip if you're lacking in sunlight, as we often are here during our gray West Coast winters. We put our sprouter trays on top of our radiator by the window. This way, they do get sunlight when it exists, but we've found that the moderate heat from the top of the radiator really helps get the sprouts going in absence of ample natural light.

Of course, this only works if you live in a cool old building and have radiators by your windows. ;)

[exurb]

I used to do fennel microgreens, but couldn't find a cheap source for seeds so I only do it rarely. They were really cute.

Sharon what about building a tiny cold frame (or a few of them) on the exterior of the south side of your house (is that the side with windows?). I don't know how cold you get, might not work in the dead of winter or in times of extreme cold, but would sort of extend the season for you in the fall and spring, maybe get you through most of the winter without having to take up space in the house, and they get lots more sunlight. I have wheatgrass, barley grass, pea shoots, sunflower and buckwheat lettuce outside right now. The grasses might get moldy in a cold frame, but the pea shoots are pretty much no brainers and like to grow in cool temperatures.

[NoGMO!]

Sharon,
I have never grown micro greens, but was thinking about it.
Just had some in a salad and they are soo beautiful & tasty. Unfortunatley they were expensive (6.99 for 2oz container) so I am wanting to grow them
myself and thought it would be fun for the kiddos.
I was thinking of ordering the seeds and kit from:

http://www.sproutpeople.com/seed/microgreens.html

Hope this helps in some way. they should have directions on growing them
on their website.

Punky,
yes! I noticed how EXPENSIVE micro greens were at the store! crazy!

I ordered a few seeds from sproutpeople.com. I was very pleased - it was quick delivery, and they sent free basic literature- I think they have a comprehensive sprouting glossary on their site too. very helpful - answered most all of my questions. good luck everyone- :)

[Sharon in Colorado]

My windows face west. It gets too cold for a cold frame. It's unpredictable weather, sometimes we get a day of snow, while others the sun is out. Usually January and February are the chilliest.

We are growing something, but didn't label them so they are all going to be surprises. I hope the crenshaw melon develops.