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  1. I’m thinking Dollar Tree for foil pans. They usually come 2 or 3 for $1. The top rim could be trimmed off to give a flat appearance for cutting and holes (carefully made) could be put in the bottom to make a 2 piece nesting system for water. Masontops makes a lid for turning mason jars into microgreen containers.

  2. Thank you, DG! Well organized, thoughtfully written, and very helpful! Our own experience with microgreens is limited, but we hope to expand these efforts over the winter. Your article was timely and interesting — and inspiring too!

  4. DG – howdy neighbor! 🙂 i also live in Central TX and you have relieved the only question/concern I had about this project when you mentioned you live in Central TX as well. I was worried about the humidity and potential mold issues.

    Along the lines of materials to use, what about old “cookie sheets/baking sheets”? I have a number of those that I purchased at a big box store several years ago – “non-stick” that lasted maybe 6 months. I still have them for baking (with parchment paper) or as spillage protection when baking a pie. More than likely for anyone that doesn’t have them just “taking up space” under their cabinets, they should be readily available at garage sales.

    Those should work out fine since the larger ones are about 3/4 inch deep. Thoughts on this?

  6. Good information. I’ve considered the idea of micro greens as a hedge before my other plants can mature fully.

    I would also suggest (to anyone) to look into Kratky method passive hydroponics. I always have a number of mature lettuce plants growing on a shelf in the basement along with some other plants like parsley, basil, and at one time this summer even had four broccoli plants. They got a bit unwieldy down there and my wife may have thought me a bit nuts, but she went along with it. Anyhow, with the Kratky method you just need to make sure some nutrient solution is topped up in a mason jar, and you’ll have mature plants in the normal amount of growing time per plant variety. To my knowledge it’s one of the simplest hydroponic methods to get your feet wet with. The initial setup cost is for substrate (net cups, rockwool, and possibly expanded clay pebbles) and nutrients, but a little bit goes a long way. I also use the nutrient solutions for my potted plants outside every couple of days in between plain watering.

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