Free Microgreen Troubleshooting, FAQ & Lingo - PDF

Dealing with damping off, mold, or leggy growth and not sure what you're looking at? This free 4-page guide gives you visual troubleshooting, common growing questions, and microgreen terminology—all in one quick-reference cheat sheet.

What's Inside

Page 1: Troubleshooting Cheat Sheet Identify and treat the 6 most common microgreen problems:

• Under-watering: How to identify and fix
• "Damping Off": Recognizing and treating this fungal issue
• Over-watering: Signs and solutions
• Leggy Growth: What causes it and how to prevent it
• Mold: Distinguishing mold from root hairs and treatment options
• Fungus Gnats & Pests: Identification and control methods

Page 2: FAQ for Setting Up Your Grow Space Quick answers to essential setup questions:

• Lights and timing for microgreens
• Fans and airflow requirements
• Temperature and humidity ranges
• Where to buy microgreen seeds in the USA
• Starting a microgreens business basics
• Building a microgreen grow rack
• How to grow microgreens (getting started)

Page 3: Common Microgreen Growing Lingo Decode microgreen terminology:

• What is "blackout" and why it matters
• What "weighted" means and its importance
• Identifying root hairs vs. mold (critical distinction)
• Top-watering vs. bottom-watering
• What are "microgreen leftovers" and what to do with them
• Coco coir and RGM (Reusable Grow Medium) explained

Page 4: Quick Links to Resources Curated links organized by topic, connecting you directly to:

• Detailed blog posts
• Video tutorials
• Product recommendations
• Additional growing guides

All links align with the sections in this PDF to help you dive deeper into any topic. We update these links periodically to keep information current.

Why This Guide Exists

Growing microgreens involves recognizing problems quickly before they ruin your crop. This guide helps you:

• Identify issues fast with visual descriptions
• Take correct action instead of guessing
• Understand terminology when asking questions or watching tutorials
• Find detailed help through organized resource links

Important Notes

Based on Zone 8a growing: Our experience is in Zone 8a. Your environment may differ, so use this as a helpful reference point and adjust based on your specific conditions.

Your results may vary: Temperature, humidity, airflow, and other variables affect how problems present themselves. This guide gives you the knowledge to identify issues and make informed decisions.

Who This Guide Helps

• Troubleshooting active problems (crop looks wrong, need to identify the issue)
• New growers setting up their first grow space
• Anyone confused by microgreen terminology in videos or forums
• Growers wanting quick answers without searching through long videos

What You're Getting

✅ Free instant download ✅ 4-page quick-reference guide ✅ Print-friendly troubleshooting cheat sheet ✅ Common problems with visual identification ✅ Curated resource links (updated periodically)

Download now and troubleshoot with confidence. 🌱

Disclaimer: This guide is based on our experiences growing in Zone 8a. Information may differ for you due to environmental variables. This guide is property of On The Grow, LLC and intended as a free resource for our community and customers. Altering, copying, or using this guide in courses, classes, consultations, for profit, or on social media/marketing without written consent from On The Grow, LLC is prohibited and will incite legal action. All images, text, logos, and information belong to On The Grow, LLC.