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Do Microgreens Need Blackout Domes or Just Darkness?
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Do Microgreens Need Blackout Domes or Just Darkness?

by Serge•July 16, 2026July 9, 2026•12
How to Bottom Water Microgreens Trays Without Flooding Them
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How to Bottom Water Microgreens Trays Without Flooding Them

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

by Serge•July 14, 2026September 2, 2026•9
How Much Space Between Microgreen Shelves Is Enough?
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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

by Serge•July 11, 2026June 22, 2026•10
How Far Should Lights Be from Microgreens on a Shelf?
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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

by Serge•July 9, 2026July 9, 2026•15
Microgreens Trays With or Without Holes: Which Setup Works?
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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

by Serge•July 7, 2026September 2, 2026•11
What Supplies Are Needed to Grow Microgreens at Home?
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What Supplies Are Needed to Grow Microgreens at Home?

A home microgreens setup only needs to do a few simple things well. Each supply earns its place by helping the crop stay supported, evenly moist, well lit, and easy … What Supplies Are Needed to Grow Microgreens at Home?Read more

by Serge•June 19, 2026August 7, 2026•11

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    • Kefir
    • Cultured dairy
    • Sourdough bread
    • Fermented condiments
    • Fermented beverages
    • Fermentation safety