You don’t need to be an expert in farming to grow microgreens on your own windowsill.
According to the expert of the online publication Belnovosti, scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , all that is required of you is a little free space on the windowsill, containers filled with suitable soil, and seeds.
And if there are no questions regarding the first two points, then doubts may arise regarding the seed material.
So, the inquisitive minds of beginning gardeners are often tormented by the thought: “Maybe it’s possible to get by with ordinary seeds of watercress, radish, basil or beetroot and not spend money on purchasing special bags?”
The answer to this question lies on the surface.
It is worth remembering that the seeds of vegetables and greens, which can be found in any gardening store, are usually pre-sown, during which they are processed.
During the procedure, various chemicals are used, which are designed to protect the seeds from pathogens, improve their germination, and so on.
Since the substances used in the processing process can enter the human body along with young plants, the conclusion is that such seeds should not be used for growing microgreens.
