Microgreens Production Trial U of S (2014) - 13 pages

Overall objective – to determine optimum production practices and yield potential of microgreen production under controlled environment conditions.

Crops - mustard seed (to mimic other brassicas like broccoli and kale), alfalfa, coriander

Research Questions

1) Optimum media type, type of tray, depth of media

2) Optimum seeding rates and seeding methods for different crops

3) Optimum conditions for germination and subsequent growth

4) Time to harvest, optimum stage and method for harvesting

5) Yield potential

6) Material and Labor costs