Sorrel Microgreens
hardNutritiousSlow GrowNeeds Humidity Dome
Lemony, tangy microgreens with a bright, sour flavor. Sorrel uses very little seed per tray and is one of the slowest microgreens to mature, but its unique citrusy taste is unmatched.
Quick Stats
Seed Density
3g per 1020 tray
Soak Required
No
Stack / Blackout
4-5 days blackout
Germination
24-36 hours
Days to Harvest
17-28 days
Humidity Dome
Yes
Growing Instructions
1
Preparation
- Prepare your tray with your chosen growing medium (soil, coco coir, or hemp mat). Moisten evenly.
2
Sowing
- Spread 3g of seeds evenly across a 1020 tray.
- For a 1010 tray, use 2g. For a 5x5 tray, use 0g.
3
Germination
- Keep in blackout for 4-5 days.
- Use a humidity dome during germination.
- Seeds should germinate within 24-36 hours.
4
Growing
- Move to light after germination. Provide 6-8 hours of direct light daily.
- Water from the bottom to avoid wetting leaves.
5
Harvest
- Harvest in 17-28 days when stems are 1.5-2 inches tall.
- Cut just above the soil line with clean scissors.
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