Step 1 of 7 · Grow Microgreens on the Counter
Fill the tray with 1–2 cm of moist potting mix
Fill the tray with 1–2 cm of moist potting mix — step 1 of 7 in Grow Microgreens on the Counter. Dampen the mix first — grab a handful and squeeze. A few drops should come out, not a stream.
Free gardening tip: Fill the tray with 1–2 cm of moist potting mix (step 1 of 7 from "Grow Microgreens on the Counter").
Dampen the mix first — grab a handful and squeeze. A few drops should come out, not a stream. Spread it evenly in the tray and press flat with your palm or a piece of cardboard. No hills, no valleys. Seeds that sit on a peak dry out; seeds in a crater drown.
If using a hemp mat: soak the mat in water for 30 seconds, let it drip, lay it flat in the tray. The mat holds moisture evenly and makes cleanup easier but produces slightly less yield than soil.
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