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How to Harvest Microgreens
Complete Guide: Timing, Technique, Storage & Recipes
Quick Harvest Facts
Best Harvest Time
Any time once ready
Storage Method
Harvest fresh; store briefly in container with paper towel
Storage Duration
3-5 days refrigerated
Signs Your Microgreens is Ready to Harvest
- ✓First true leaves appear
- ✓1-3 inches tall
- ✓About 7-14 days from sowing
- ✓Before stems get tough
How to Harvest Microgreens
- 1Cut with scissors at soil level
- 2Harvest entire tray at once
- 3Cut just above growing medium
- 4Do not pull - cut cleanly
Preservation & Storage Tips
💡Cannot preserve well
💡Best eaten same day
💡Grow small batches frequently
💡Sow new tray every week
Recipe Ideas for Fresh Microgreens
Salad Topper
Add to any salad for nutrition and flavor
Sandwich Addition
Layer on sandwiches and wraps
Smoothie Boost
Blend into smoothies
Garnish
Top finished dishes for color and nutrition
Common Harvest Mistakes to Avoid
- ✗Waiting too long (become bitter)
- ✗Not sowing continuously
- ✗Overwatering (causes mold)
- ✗Harvesting too early
Pro Tips for Microgreens Harvest
- ★Sow new tray weekly for continuous harvest
- ★More nutritious than mature plants
- ★Easy year-round indoor crop