Materials:

• Quality Organic Sprouting Seeds (broccoli, sunflower, peas, or even radish!) - Sold at Davis Ace

• Plastic clamshell-style container (ie raspberry or strawberry container) or shallow tray

• Paper towel or Microgreen Grow Mat

• Spray bottle with clean water

• Sunny window

Additional information about Microgreens can be found here: https://caldwell.ces.ncsu.edu/2018/02/what-are-microgreens/

**Parents/Caregivers: Microgreens can present a food safety risk similar to sprouts, therefore, food safety precautions should be taken. This article provides useful information about food safety and sprouts. https://anrcatalog.ucanr.edu/pdf/8151.pdf

Update: I have had more success growing microgreens on a jute fiber microgreen grow mat than a thick layer of paper towels.

Directions: Place in an area near a window that gets at least a couple of hours of sunlight. When the seeds begin to sprout, remove the lid to your container.

When to water: Start by washing your hands with soap and water. Look at your microgreen container. Are the plants standing tall or are they beginning to wilt? Touch the growing pad at the bottom of your container. If the pad is dry, spray the plants with water 20 times using a spray bottle. The pad will be damp, but not overly wet. Water should not pool at the bottom of the container. Pour out the excess water if this happens as too much water will encourage growth of bacteria or mold (YUCK!). Water once or twice daily. Plants in full sun may need to be watered more frequently.