Microgreen Growing Blog | Guides & Tips | On The Grow

Stuck seed hulls on sunflower microgreens start at germination. Here is how weight, seeding density, and a harvest day hand rub keep your canopy cleaner.

Humidity changes how microgreens germinate, dry out, and grow mold. Here is how it affects your trays, what range to aim for, and how to manage it.

Colder weather slows seeds, slows growth, and slows how fast trays dry out. Here is how we keep microgreens growing through fall and winter.

Short, stunted microgreens usually come down to five fixable things. Here is what causes it and exactly how we get taller, fuller trays.

There are far more microgreens than most people expect. Here is how many you can grow, the easiest crops to start with, and the few to avoid.

Microgreens have a lot going for them, but they aren't perfect. Here's an honest look at the real disadvantages of growing and eating them, plus fixes.

A full module-by-module look inside the Microgreen Masterclass: 11 modules, 60+ lessons, every growing method, troubleshooting, and selling.

After years of growing, we've learned watering is the number 1 thing that makes or breaks a tray. Here's exactly how, when, and how much to water your microgreens.

Bad seed ruins good grows. Learn what to look for, why bird seed is never safe, and how to source, test, and store microgreen seeds.

If you grow microgreens, you've probably dealt with at least one of these frustrations: trays that are nearly impossible to separate during bottom ...

Seeing white fuzz on your microgreens? About 85% of the time, it's not mold—it's healthy root hairs. This comprehensive guide teaches you how to identify the difference using the simple water test, proven prevention strategies for every growing medium (silicone, soil, coco coir), why sunflower seeds are prone to mold, DIY antifungal spray recipes, and what to do if actual mold appears. 

Proper cleaning and sanitization of your microgreen trays and reusable grow mediums is just as important as knowing how to grow. Learn the most effective, food-safe methods to prevent disease, eliminate pathogens, and ensure every grow starts clean.