Growing Kale: Grow Your Own Superfood
In recent years, it’s gotten a reputation as a superfood. Leaf cabbage, also called kale, is a brassica species which really packs a punch. But growing kale isn’t something a …
Microgreens
Microgreens are nutrient-dense, easy to grow, and most of all…fun! Learn how to grow microgreens with our guides.
How to Grow Wheatgrass in a Few Simple Steps
I’ll be the first to admit it. For a while, I thought wheatgrass was one of those “health foods” that people raved about just because they thought they were being …
How to Grow Pak Choi Microgreens Fast and Easy
Pak choi is a microgreen known by many names. Perhaps more recognizable as Chinese cabbage or bok choy, it’s a very easy microgreen to grow both in terms of the …
How to Grow Kale Microgreens Fast and Easy
Kale microgreens are some of the faster and easier to grow micros out there, making them a great starter crop for beginners. It’s hard to mess these up! They perform …
How to Grow Amaranth Microgreens Fast and Easy
Amaranth is one of the most visually striking microgreens you can grow. It’s translucent violet color pops on the plate and makes an amazing addition to almost any dish. I …
How to Grow Cress Microgreens Fast and Easy
Cress is a popular microgreen due to how easy it is to grow and the fact that it’s one of the most nutrient-dense greens out there. It even beats the …
How to Grow Arugula Microgreens Fast and Easy
If you’re just starting out growing microgreens, then growing arugula microgreens is a great way to begin. It’s a popular plant among chefs and home cooks alike, with a zesty, …
Is It Smart To Grow Microgreens Without Soil?
An Epic Gardening reader who grows microgreens recently emailed me and let me in on a little experiment he was conducting. You see, he’s always been into growing microgreens hydroponically, …
Microgreens Maintenance
So You Planted Your Microgreen Seeds…Now What? If you’re reading this post, you should have already read the microgreens introduction, gathered your materials, and planted your microgreen seeds. If you …
Building an Urban Farming Business: The Setup and Numbers
If you haven’t read the first post in this urban farming business series, go back and do that before you continue! In my first post I talked about the business idea …
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Building a Microgreens Business – The Beginning
I’ve been experimenting with gardening techniques for about two years now. I started back in 2010 with my brother and Square Foot Gardening, a super-easy method of gardening at home. …
Common Microgreen Problems
While growing microgreens is relatively simple when compared to a lot of hydroponic plants, you can still run into a lot of different problems. In the microgreens business that I …