What is the secret to growing microgreens?
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How often should I water microgreens?
Jort Goderts
2025-10-22 13:43:01
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You should water your microgreens when the soil feels dry to the touch, but not waterlogged.
Arugula on day four will need less water than arugula on day ten.
Tendril peas and radish use water faster than basil and amaranth.
Water is the antithesis of good shelf life with leafy greens.
In general, avoid top watering after placing your microgreens under lights.
With less water hitting the canopy, the sensitive foliage is less likely to mold.
By applying water directly to the roots, you’ll also use less water overall, saving on utility bills.
An automated system can release a set volume of water.
All trays in a flood table would get the same amount.
Sjoerd de Hoogh
2025-10-22 12:19:33
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During the germination phase, we do not want to bottom water.
The general rule of thumb is 1 cup of water per day — starting when you first uncover the seeds.
If the coir is visibly saturated or dark brown in color, it’s safe to wait another day to water.
If on the other hand the coir has begun to dry out and looks arid, it’s probably a good time to water.
Colder climates typically mean less frequent watering.
If you live in a hotter climate — you can expect for your seeds to absorb water at a quicker rate.
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Maria Bleijenberg
2025-10-22 11:44:58
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Here are my 6 top watering tips that have come out of my experience from years of growing microgreens:
1. Always bottom water your crops for the first time as soon as they come out of germination and are in their growing position.
2. Water enough for the surface area of the bottom tray to be covered.
3. Over-watering can be more problematic than under-watering.
4. As a rule of thumb - water when the bottom watering tray is just dry.
5. As an example, I generally water all my growing greens every other day and never the day before harvesting (unless it’s very hot!).
6. If you have humidity levels regularly sub 60%, you may need to water daily.