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Growing organic microgreens indoors is an easy and inexpensive way to keep fresh edible greens on hand in the height of winter
Consider planting trays of kale, fern lettuce and mesclun greens for indoor growing
While having your own garden of edible greens ready for spontaneous snipping may seem like the ultimate luxury in dark and dreary winter, it’s apparently easier than you might think.
And, outside of a small outlay initially for some basic supplies, it’s also an inexpensive way to eat organically and ecologically. Recently visiting the indoor garden of Chris Rowlands, a young man growing his own greens (and basil!) all winter long in a basement suite, I asked him to share his strategy for microgreen success. H
Here’s what he had to say:
For hanging the lights, a cheap suspension frame can be made: With a quick measurement of the desired lamp height and table width, and an hour’s access to some borrowed woodworking equipment, I was able to make some basic frames for the lamps.
Now it’s time to pick your seeds! Seed vendors like West Coast Seeds often have them available in bulk (by mail order) – as you need a lot of seed for microgreens – try kale, fern lettuce and mesclun greens, or aim for the exotic and enjoy basil all winter long with this indoor-growing approach.