Windowsill microgreen growing checklist
For a household growing small batches of edible microgreens indoors for sandwiches and salads. This uses shallow trays and does not require a garden bed.
What to get
Shallow growing trays without drainage
4
Shallow growing trays with drainage
4
Microgreen growing medium
1 bag
Radish microgreen seeds
1 packet
Broccoli microgreen seeds
1 packet
Pea shoot seeds
1 packet
Spray bottle
1
Small watering can
1
Humidity covers
4
Windowsill tray
1
Kitchen scissors
1
Fine mesh strainer
1
Food storage containers
4
Waterproof labels
1 sheet
Permanent marker
1
Who this list is for
This checklist is for anyone growing microgreens indoors, especially if you want fresh greens for sandwiches and salads but don’t have outdoor space. It’s set up for households using shallow trays on a windowsill, not for large-scale or outdoor gardening. If you like to harvest small batches of radish, broccoli, or pea shoots right in your kitchen, this is for you.
How to use this list
Start by gathering your shallow growing trays—four with drainage and four without. Place the trays with drainage inside the ones without, creating a double-layer to catch excess water. Fill each tray with microgreen growing medium from your bag. Sprinkle radish, broccoli, or pea shoot seeds evenly over the surface. Lightly mist with your spray bottle. Cover with humidity covers and set the trays on your windowsill tray for stability. Use the small watering can for gentle watering as the seeds sprout. Label each tray with waterproof labels to keep track of varieties. Harvest microgreens with kitchen scissors, rinse them in a fine mesh strainer, and store them in food storage containers.
Common mistakes
Don’t overwater—microgreens rot easily if trays sit in standing water. Avoid using regular garden soil; stick to a microgreen growing medium for best results. Skipping humidity covers can lead to uneven germination. Don’t forget to label trays, or you’ll lose track of which seeds are which. Avoid harvesting with dull scissors, as this can bruise the greens.
What is on this list
You’ll find shallow growing trays (with and without drainage), a bag of microgreen growing medium, packets of radish, broccoli, and pea shoot seeds, a spray bottle, a small watering can, humidity covers, a windowsill tray, kitchen scissors, a fine mesh strainer, food storage containers, and waterproof labels. Cross off anything you already own before you start shopping.
After the harvest
Once you’ve harvested your microgreens, wash and dry all trays, strainer, and scissors. Store unused seeds in a dry, cool place. Clean and refill your food storage containers as you use up greens. Check your growing medium and seed supplies before starting your next batch so you’re never caught short.
FAQ
Who is "Windowsill microgreen growing checklist" for?
This checklist is for anyone growing microgreens indoors, especially if you want fresh greens for sandwiches and salads but don’t have outdoor space. It’s set up for households using shallow trays on a windowsill, not for large-scale or outdoor gardening. If you like to harvest small batches of radish, broccoli, or pea shoots right in your kitchen, this is…
How should I use "Windowsill microgreen growing checklist"?
Start by gathering your shallow growing trays—four with drainage and four without. Place the trays with drainage inside the ones without, creating a double-layer to catch excess water. Fill each tray with microgreen growing medium from your bag. Sprinkle radish, broccoli, or pea shoot seeds evenly over the surface. Lightly mist with your spray bottle. Cover…
What should I skip or avoid with "Windowsill microgreen growing checklist"?
Don’t overwater—microgreens rot easily if trays sit in standing water. Avoid using regular garden soil; stick to a microgreen growing medium for best results. Skipping humidity covers can lead to uneven germination. Don’t forget to label trays, or you’ll lose track of which seeds are which. Avoid harvesting with dull scissors, as this can bruise the greens.
What is on the "Windowsill microgreen growing checklist" list?
You’ll find shallow growing trays (with and without drainage), a bag of microgreen growing medium, packets of radish, broccoli, and pea shoot seeds, a spray bottle, a small watering can, humidity covers, a windowsill tray, kitchen scissors, a fine mesh strainer, food storage containers, and waterproof labels. Cross off anything you already own before you st…
What should I know about after the harvest?
Once you’ve harvested your microgreens, wash and dry all trays, strainer, and scissors. Store unused seeds in a dry, cool place. Clean and refill your food storage containers as you use up greens. Check your growing medium and seed supplies before starting your next batch so you’re never caught short.
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