In this video we will be growing Methi or Fenugreek using microgreens growing method.
We will be using basic readily available tools and growing them indoors. So let's get started.
We will be using the following steps, each of the steps will be explained in detail as we go along.
Wash the seeds to remove any impurities and then soak them for 12 to 24 hours. Soaking the seeds
is very helpful in achieving a quicker germination and consistent growth.
We will be using basic aluminum trays which is readily available everywhere.
In this method we will be using three trays. The first one is for the grow media,
this one we drilled small holes for draining.
The second tray is the bottom tray for watering and the third tray we will be using as a lid.
We will be using coconut coir as our grow media. Coconut coir is inexpensive,
organic and holds water very well. To make coconut coir media you can buy compressed block,
break out a few chunks as needed and then pour hot water on it.
The compressed chunks will expand and be ready for use.
Since the coconut coir does not have any nutrients in it, we will be using a liquid
fertilizer in our water. We will be using this organic water-soluble plant nutrient.
This product also is readily available at online and physical stores.
As per the instructions we will be using one tablespoon of this product in one gallon of water.
We will be watering the lower tray.
Remember to water the tray once a day or as needed throughout the entire process.
Spread the pre-soaked seeds evenly.
In microgreens methods these seeds are packed close to each other.
Spray the seeds with water and fully moisten the soil.
Next we will be using the third tray. We will flip it and put this right on
top of the seeds we will be adding a weighted pressure on this top tray by placing this paver.
Weight is added to the tray forcing the seeds to root deeper and grow stronger
after they germinate. The weight also keeps the planting surface compacted
during and after germination. The next four to five days we will be keeping the trays in dark
away from any light this is called the Blackout Time.
The weight is removed after three days.
Continue to water the lower tray as needed.
We continue with the blackout time for a couple more days.
In dark the greens will have no choice but to stretch out
actively for the light source, this leads to longer slimmer and more tender microgreens.
The top lid is no longer needed after this point. At this point the microgreens would look
yellowish and leggy and that's completely normal. After exposing them to light the photosynthesis
will soon take place and start turning them into beautiful greenish microgreen the falling day.
Next it's time to expose the microgreens to direct light.
You can place them next to a windowsill or
use an artificial light. You can harvest the micro
greens any time after this point but we will be growing this a few more days.
The plants now have multiple leaves and are growing taller.
These trays were kept indoors throughout our process.
Remember to water the lower tray regularly and not let the soil get dry.
It's time to harvest the micro greens or greens by using a pair of scissors.
Microgreens are normally harvested much much earlier but we just wanted to get more leaves
so we let it grow for a few additional days. These plants are a month old.
Microgreens are one of the easiest things to grow any time of the year.
You can grow a fresh harvest within a few days and it feels very rewarding.
Hope this video was helpful. Thanks for watching !!