Hello,

I was wondering if anybody here ever had issues with biological sensitivities to their microgreens. And how you resolved it.

I had eczema most of my life, and though it's largely cured, it still seems to lay dormant with immense pickiness, will still creep up when something in my environment is toxic (to me) in any way. I'm not sure exactly what I'm doing wrong, but it feels as if my microgreen soil is a bit moldy and that's drifting into the air and antagonizing my skin, mostly my eyelids which are becoming itchy whenever I grow any trays at this point. It has smelled moldy before but I resolved the smell with hydrogen peroxide spraying (I know... not an answer).

This is clearly the source as its the only thing that changes in my environment when the reaction starts. Theories: could it be my soil? I know this probably needs to change anyway: Pro-mix HP. Should I be sterilizing the soil? (I feel like a healthy soil microbiome is essential though, also I know little about that).

Or could it be poor ventilation around the sprouts (do I need a fan?), or do I need to be much more careful about rinsing trays and sterilizing between batches? I don't reuse soil for now and don't know how to compost properly though I have a frozen bin outside. I don't grow with growlights, only the sun for now which has been working though not optimally as it could. I can't put the sprouts in my basement (ie away from my living area) as the air there is musty and has been tested for some mold so the air in the house is already not ideal. Is there some allergenic potential re: growing microgreens to know about and avoid?

In any case I need to improve the growing process and air quality in the house so this is definitely motivating, but wondering if there is an obvious thing to move the needle with the microgreens, so I don't have to pause growing until process/air is improved.

I appreciate your input! Thank you!!

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Hey!

I’m pretty new here, and this is my first harvest.

Thank you all for your contributions and the detailed guidance you’ve provided me.

There’s more to come!

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Tray on the left was my first ever tray. 15 minutes later I tried the second tray. This was shortly after uncovering on day 4 germination. Seed density on the right is rough in a few spots, I'm aware. I've seen mixed opinions on blackout doming and i just decided to put these straight under light today, for science of course. The temp in my area is 66-68 which is about as good as it gets living this far north. Shoot me some insights, would love to hear. Thanks in advance.

I used to casually grow microgreens back in 2017 on a spare table but I'm looking to set up a rack now to grow some more and also transplants for my outdoor garden. I see that amazon has some basic 4 shelf wire racks but I was curious on if anyone had any other recommendations on common setups. I was also curious on what lights setups are popular now along with how people are mounting them to the shelves. I'm working with a 4x3' space thats got a regular wall outlet.

i'm getting my gardening stuff together and looking at microgreens as a side project until the winter finishes up atleast, i want to get broccoli microgreens and i was wondering if the seeds i get for microgreens could / should be used outside in my garden? I am ordering from truleaf.

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A couple years ago I grew sunflower shoots with no problems. I was using Mumm’s seeds, standard deep trays, and potting soil. 3-4 days stacked with weight and 2-4 days under light. It went well.

Now I’m getting back into it, and have been having problems with short sunflowers, mold at germination and uneven height. I got mold with some True Leaf market seeds that looked pretty rough. I got some better seeds, but still running into mold.

The trays pictured weren’t bad on mold, but the true leaves are starting way too early.

I’ve tried blackout with the upside down tray, but seems to worsen mold. Do any of you do “blackout” without covering trays - just lights off - so they can still get airflow?

Any other tips to getting taller shoots without increasing mold issues?

I tried a bunch of new things like using the shallow trays and promix, but now I’m thinking of going back to the deep trays and potting soil I used before with success. Not sure I can get the same quality seed though.

When should I harvest these. Not sure how they’re supposed to look like before harvest. Also just read they can’t be exposed to light… are they ruined? Are there any other microgreens that shouldn’t be exposed to light?

Hi!

Has there been any portable microgreen growing pots or seed sowing kits available in the market which have artificial light and have a battery attachment to it that can be charged using solar panels or by plugging it in? This is given that the battery can sustain the power needed to make the growing box function.

Anything similar to this would also help.

Thank you!

For two long years navigating the techniques I believe I have achieved the knowledge and skills needed to grow microgreens. I’m just wanting to share as it has not been an easy journey with enough failures to make one want to give up. My arch nemesis has been cilantro and this is my first full tray