If you want to see a compact version of this approach, the stainless tray system I use at home relies on the same bottom-watering idea: roots grow through the upper … How to Bottom Water Microgreens Trays Without Flooding ThemRead more
Author: Serge
Serge has been growing microgreens on his kitchen windowsill and fermenting vegetables for years — driven by the same instinct that runs through everything he does: figure out how a system works, then make it better. SlowLarder is where he documents what actually works, batch by batch.
How Much Space Between Microgreen Shelves Is Enough?
In most microgreen racks, shelf spacing means the distance from one shelf surface to the next shelf surface—not the open air gap after lights and trays are installed. That detail … How Much Space Between Microgreen Shelves Is Enough?Read more
Best Salt for Fermenting Vegetables Without Additive Problems
In vegetable ferments, salt works more like a control knob than a seasoning sprinkle. It pulls moisture from cabbage, cucumbers, carrots, and other vegetables, creating the brine that keeps the … Best Salt for Fermenting Vegetables Without Additive ProblemsRead more
How Far Should Lights Be from Microgreens on a Shelf?
A label like “LED shop light” or “T5 grow light” does not say much by itself. Two fixtures in the same category can behave very differently over a tray. One … How Far Should Lights Be from Microgreens on a Shelf?Read more
Microgreens Trays With or Without Holes: Which Setup Works?
One setup I use combines both: a perforated growing tray nested inside a solid water tray. I show that arrangement in my review of stainless steel microgreens growing trays. Perforated … Microgreens Trays With or Without Holes: Which Setup Works?Read more
pH Meter vs. Strips for Home Fermentation Testing
pH is a quick snapshot of acidity. In home fermentation, that snapshot can help show whether a batch is moving in the expected direction: kombucha becoming tangier, a vegetable brine … pH Meter vs. Strips for Home Fermentation TestingRead more
Untreated Seeds for Microgreens: What ‘Treated’ Packets Really Mean
On a seed packet, treated is a broad flag, not the name of one coating or chemical. It means something has been applied to the seed before sale. That “something” … Untreated Seeds for Microgreens: What ‘Treated’ Packets Really MeanRead more
Easiest Microgreens to Grow When the First Tray Matters
“Easy” is not one single trait in microgreens. A tray that feels simple for one beginner may feel fussy for another, depending on what makes the process rewarding. For quick … Easiest Microgreens to Grow When the First Tray MattersRead more