How to Grow Microgreens with Your Mizuna System
Follow these six simple steps for fresh, nutrient-dense microgreens in as little as one week.
Step 1
Prep Your Coir
Place one coir disk in your first dish and add 1.5 to 2 cups of water. Let it soak until fully expanded and soft (about 10-15 minutes). Spread evenly across the dish. The coir should be thoroughly moist and easy to work with, but not sitting in a puddle of excess water.
Step 2
Plant Your Seeds
Sprinkle one full seed packet evenly across the surface of the moistened coir. Even coverage gives you lush, full microgreens.
Step 3
Cover for Germination
Place your second dish on top (right side up) to block all light. This darkness is essential for germination. A small gap between dishes is expected for air flow. Seeds will sprout in 3-5 days depending on temperature and variety.
Step 4
Uncover and Grow
When sprouts reach about 1 inch tall with small white fuzzy roots visible (that's healthy root hair, not mold—completely normal!), remove the top dish. Place your greens in indirect sunlight or under a grow light. Designed well to fit most window sills but beautiful as a centerpiece on an island or table with good natural lighting. Water from the bottom by adding water directly to the dish as needed to keep the coir moist but not waterlogged. Should typically only have to be done every 3-4 days or once in a 7-10 day cycle.
Step 5
Harvest
When your microgreens reach 2-3 inches tall with vibrant green color—typically 7-12 days from planting—use clean scissors to cut just above the coir and roots. Enjoy immediately, or store on a paper towel in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the refrigerator. No need to rinse. If you prefer, you can leave them on your table or island as a centerpiece and bring scissors during meals to trim to your desire and eat fresh from the table.
Step 6
Continuous Cycle
While your first dish is growing, prepare your second dish following steps 1-3. Use the dish with growing greens as the blackout cover for the newly planted dish. This staggered system gives you fresh microgreens every week. Wash dishes between growing cycles (they're dishwasher safe).
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