Microgreens: the specialty crop with high demands
Microgreens are young edible plants harvested within 7 to 21 days after sowing, once they have developed one or two true leaves. Common microgreens include arugula, radish, mustard, garden cress, and pea shoots. Due to their high concentration of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, microgreens are popular in the health food industry and used decoratively in the hospitality sector. Because they grow quickly and require little space, microgreens are ideal for high-tech cultivation and vertical farming. A solid understanding of their growth rate is essential for successful production.
Key growing factors and cultivation techniques for microgreens
Growing microgreens requires precision and optimal conditions. The growing medium plays a crucial role, with substrates (or the substrate alternative Nygaia) providing an ideal balance between water retention and aeration. At the same time, a high-quality growing plug, such as Growcoon, is essential to support the young plants and promote healthy root development. Growcoon offers an innovative, sustainable, and biodegradable conical mesh that allows for perfect drainage and air circulation (air buffer), creating a stable growing environment for microgreens.
Growcoon: the innovative conical plug for perfect microgreens
Growcoon is the smart conical mesh that helps microgreen growers improve the consistency and quality of their crops, making the cultivation process more controllable. Thanks to its sustainable, breathable design, Growcoon promotes healthy root development. It provides stability and support to the roots, ensuring uniform growth of microgreens. In this way, Growcoon helps professional growers produce microgreens efficiently, sustainably, and profitably in a rapidly growing market.
Klasmann-Deilmann
It’s impossible to get a result without a good substrate, which is why Growcoon and Klasmann-Deilmann have joined forces. Klasmann-Deilmann is the market leader in substrates, so its experts know exactly what your crop needs. They work with you to maximise yields from your cultivation. When you decide to switch to the Growcoon, they can help you on your way.
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If you’d like to find out what the Growcoon can do for you, request a free trial kit. Together, we’ll determine which Growcoon is best for your system. We’re happy to help.
