Growing coriander/cilantro Microgreens.
cilantro does well in the open space in winter hence we have it in abundance during this season. The problems comes in summer when it becomes scarce. This mainly happens in Zimbabwe where very few people owns greenhouses. Indoor farming is known by only a few
Today we would like to let you know that you can have your constant supply of coriander by utilising a limited space.
But how?
Ok, welcome to the world of microgreens farming.
what do you need?
- An enclosed spaceif it outdoors , the place must receive natural light
- If it is indoors you need grow lights
- Coriander seeds which are organic
- Fertile soil
- Growing containers
- Mist sprayer.
A greenhouse is ideal for Microgreens.
steps.
you need three containers of equal size, one which is perforated and two others which are not.
fill your perforated container with soil, make sure you soil is leveled.
sprinkle some coriander seeds evenly on the soil, making sure you create a thick blanket but no seed should sit on another seed.
spread a thin layer of soil on top of the seeds , make sure there are no bumps , you must have a flat surface. Just place another container on top. Allow your container to sit in the unperforated container to avoid spills of water everywhere. Make sure you have a flat surface, lift the top container then mist spray with adequate water. Close it with the last container then place this in a dark room but everyday check for moisture content and moulding.
allow this to germinate, after germination, place in a black out dome for three days. This allows our Microgreens to grow tall.
after they have reached a desired length , transfer them to a spot which receives light which does not scorch them.
take good care as you wait patiently for them to mature.
harvest day.
make sure your Microgreens are clean, use your sharp knives to cut or you can use a scissors.
Voilà, Microgreens are now ready to be eaten, wash them and send them to the dining table.
