Step 6 of 7 · Grow Microgreens on the Counter
Cut at soil level when the first true leaves open
Cut at soil level when the first true leaves open — step 6 of 7 in Grow Microgreens on the Counter. The first two leaves are cotyledons — round and generic. The next pair are true leaves — shaped like the adult plant.
Free gardening tip: Cut at soil level when the first true leaves open (step 6 of 7 from "Grow Microgreens on the Counter").
The first two leaves are cotyledons — round and generic. The next pair are true leaves — shaped like the adult plant. When you see the true leaves just starting, that is harvest time (day 7–10 for radish, 10–14 for sunflower/pea).
Grab a handful, hold upright, cut with scissors just above the soil. Rinse gently in cold water, spin or pat dry, and eat immediately or store in a container with a paper towel for 3–5 days in the fridge.
You'll need
- True leaves visible
- Cut at soil level
- Rinsed and dried
- Eaten fresh or stored with paper towel
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