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Tiny Flies in Microgreens: Safe Ways to Stop Them
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Tiny Flies in Microgreens: Safe Ways to Stop Them

When tiny flies show up in a microgreens tray, I usually suspect fungus gnats first—especially if the mat or soil has stayed quite damp. They tend to hover low, run … Tiny Flies in Microgreens: Safe Ways to Stop ThemRead more

by Serge•August 6, 2026July 9, 2026•0
Microgreens Not Germinating? Fix the Tray Before Starting Over
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Microgreens Not Germinating? Fix the Tray Before Starting Over

When nothing comes up If I see zero germination across the entire tray, I usually stop looking for tiny, isolated mistakes. A completely blank tray often points to one shared … Microgreens Not Germinating? Fix the Tray Before Starting OverRead more

by Serge•July 23, 2026•4
Why Mold on Microgreens Keeps Coming Back After Every Tray
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Why Mold on Microgreens Keeps Coming Back After Every Tray

Fuzzy tray clues Donny Greens helps before changing anything. Mold spores are a normal part of indoor growing. They drift through the air, cling to seed coats, and land on … Why Mold on Microgreens Keeps Coming Back After Every TrayRead more

by Serge•July 21, 2026June 25, 2026•6
Microgreens Mold or Root Hairs: How to Tell the Difference
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Microgreens Mold or Root Hairs: How to Tell the Difference

A fast first pass is to ignore the color for a moment and study the shape and location of the fuzz. White fuzz can be harmless root hairs, but some … Microgreens Mold or Root Hairs: How to Tell the DifferenceRead more

by Serge•July 18, 2026June 22, 2026•6
Microgreens Troubleshooting for Beginners: Failed Trays, Mold, Wilting, and More
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Microgreens Troubleshooting for Beginners: Failed Trays, Mold, Wilting, and More

A struggling tray is not automatically a failed tray. In the first few days, microgreens can look uneven, pale, or a little dramatic while seeds wake up at different speeds. … Microgreens Troubleshooting for Beginners: Failed Trays, Mold, Wilting, and MoreRead more

by Serge•June 19, 2026June 22, 2026•11

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