Chia Microgreens
mediumNutritiousQuick GrowSmoothie Friendly
Mucilaginous seeds that form a gel when wet, requiring surface sowing. Chia microgreens have a mild, fresh flavor and are packed with omega-3 fatty acids.
Quick Stats
Seed Density
10-15g per 1020 tray
Soak Required
No
Stack / Blackout
2-3 days blackout
Germination
24-48 hours
Days to Harvest
10-12 days
Humidity Dome
No
Growing Instructions
1
Preparation
- Prepare your tray with your chosen growing medium (soil, coco coir, or hemp mat). Moisten evenly.
2
Sowing
- Spread 10-15g of seeds evenly across a 1020 tray.
- For a 1010 tray, use 5g. For a 5x5 tray, use 1g.
3
Germination
- Keep in blackout for 2-3 days.
- Seeds should germinate within 24-48 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 10-12 days when stems are 1.5-2 inches tall.
- Cut just above the soil line with clean scissors.
Tips
- *Excellent addition to smoothies for a nutritional boost.
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