One of the easiest and quickest ways to have fresh, delicious fresh tasting food on your table is by growing your own microgreens. Microgreens are very similar in taste to romaine lettuce and growing them in your garden is easy, fun, and inexpensive. Microgreens can be easily prepared like lettuce, and they taste great when eaten raw, but can also be cooked like spinach or other leafy greens. Whether you grow microgreens from seeds or purchase microgreens that you can grow from planting, it is best to have a dedicated piece of land dedicated for growing microgreens without soil.

To grow your microgreen family favorite from seeds, you will first need to find a great source of seeds. Fortunately, India has literally thousands of different species of seeds, which can easily be found at local nurseries, small farmer’s markets, or online seed dealers. Once you find a great source of seeds, all you need to do is lightly water the area a few days before planting your microgreens.

Another important factor you need to pay attention to when planting microgreens is the soil. Most varieties need full sun to thrive, so look for an area that gets regular sunshine throughout the day. Some varieties, however, will do better in the shade. If you are in an area with lots of shade, you may still want to plant your microgreen family favorite in full sun. Just make sure to supplement the sunlight with high quality plant food and fertilizer every month to ensure healthy growth.

The next step after finding a great location for planting your seeds is to carefully dig the hole. Make sure that the hole is a good inch larger than the root system of the micro green. If you have any weeds in your area, get rid of them before digging. After digging, put the plantings in a shallow trough or pot and fill with well-rotted garden compost or topsoil.

Once the microgreens are in place, remember to spread them thinly. You should expect about one inch of space on each side for new growth. Cover each plant with a plastic dome or potting soil mix and then cover the bottom of the plants with well-rotted garden soil. Water the plants daily while they are growing. When the flowers appear, remove the covers and replant the seeds.

Like most perennial plants, microgreens need about six hours of direct sunlight each day. This means you can keep them out of the sun during the growing season, but you need to give them at least six hours of bright light during the winter months as well. During the springtime, you can move the plants to a shaded area for better growing conditions.

For optimum growing conditions, transplant the seedlings into separate pots during their initial planting period. Do not put the pots in the same batch that you used for the micro green seedlings. Place the pots in a separate location during the growing season. Do not fertilize seedlings in the same pots that you plan to use in your food garden.

Microgreen planting requires some patience and hard work. The first year might be difficult because you will need to wait for the seedlings to grow. Make sure the soil is moistened for the first time after you transplant the plants. Water the plants well before planting the seeds. Remember that the planting will take about three years or so depending on the variety and time of year you are planting them.

The microgreens you plant should be no more than three inches tall. They should be planted in full sun, so they have the best chance for successful growth. The leaves of the plant should turn colors as it grows. Check the leaves to see if they are turning orange, red or purple. If you see any damage to the leaf structure, trim it back so the plant has room to grow.

The microgreens do not like disease or insects. Malayalam has a disease called phytophaga that affects plants. To prevent the disease from setting in, you should provide your plants with fertilizer at the beginning of the growing season. You should also check the leaves of your plants to see if they are turning yellow or brown. If your plants start suffering from disease or insect infestation, remove the infected leaves and plant new plants in your garden without soil.

In order to get the most from your plants during the growing season, you should mulch your plants. Mulch helps retain moisture in the soil for your plants. It prevents evaporation and provides insulation against the summer’s heat. If your plants are mulched, you won’t need to water your plants as often. Microgreens without soil are an excellent choice for growing season.