Microgreens Podcast Episode 012
Removing Swiss Chard and Beet Seed Husks Without Soaking the Seeds First
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Microgreen Podcast Episode 012 Show Notes
Removing the husks of the seeds from Swiss chard and beet microgreens is a job.
A nasty seed hull or husk.
In fact, it often is impossible to do without destroying most of the microgreen leaves.
We tried several ways to remove the seed husks as the plants grew.
However, the results were no different than sowing seeds and letting them grow.
Does Soaking Beet Seeds Improve Germination & Remove Seed Husks?
Burying the Seeds
Finally, we buried the seeds like nature intended under our soil mix, and believe it or not, almost all of the husks came off the microgreens!
Both for Beets
The Secret to Removing the Seed Husks from Bull’s Blood Beets
And then for Swiss chard varieties.
How to Grow Colorful Swiss Chard Microgreens Without Nasty Seed Husks
Now we can enjoy beet and Swiss chard microgreens and not worry about breaking teeth!
Interested in Growing Beet or Colorful Swiss Chard Microgreens?
The Home Microgreens Store carried many different varieties of both beets and Swiss chard in the perfect size packets for an assortment of trays, as well as in ounce and larger-sized bags.
