Growing Microgreens Indoors

Microgreen sprouts are an excellent source of protein and vitamins—Here's how to grow them safely indoors.

By Willi Evans Galloway

Photography by Mitch Mandel

grow your own microgreens: use cardboard to flatten the soilGetting Started
Select a shallow plastic container with drainage holes, such as a nursery flat or prepackaged-salad box (either clear or opaque plastic boxes work). Fill the container with 11/2 to 2 inches of moistened organic potting mix. Cut a piece of cardboard to fit inside the container. Gently press the cardboard onto the soil to create a flat, even surface.
 

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