Microgreens are nutritious and easy to grow! Join YHEP Instructor Ian Ford-Terry as he shows you how to make a low-maintenance microgreens grow tray!

Activity: Either try the activity featured in the video or, if supplies are limited, use a shallow, up-cycled container with a clear lid and some paper towels to grow some broccoli or basil microgreens!

References:

Sanchez, E & Berghage, R., (2020) “Growing Microgreens”, Penn State Extension
Snyder, E (2020) “What Are Microgreens?”, North Carolina Cooperative Extension

Ford-Terry, I. 2020, YHEP: Hydroponics At Home, Ep 04: DIY Microgreens Grow Tray, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel

Extension Associated Contacts

Tricia Braxton

Nicole Hansen

Angela O'Callaghan

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YHEP: Hydroponics At Home, Ep 04: DIY Microgreens Grow Tray

Microgreens are nutritious and easy to grow! Join YHEP Instructor Ian Ford-Terry as he shows you how to make a low-maintenance microgreens grow tray!

References:

Sanchez, E & Berghage, R., (2020) “Growing Microgreens”, Penn State Extension
Snyder, E (2020) “What Are Microgreens?”, North Carolina Cooperative Extension

Published by: Ford-Terry, I., 2020, YHEP: Hydroponics At Home, Ep 04: DIY Microgreens Grow Tray, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel