Compostable Sprouting Tray Set
These trays are our new Mini Micro-green Trays, just a tad smaller than our old micro-green trays, and perfect for Micro-Greens! These compostable trays are made of GMO-free corn by people on a mission (we love supporting other cool businesses) They're great for growing small crops of Micro-Greens and they are reusable. Each Tray comes with a Clear Cover, which is also compostable.
Using Compostable Trays is extremely simple. Just sprinkle small seeds on moist Hemp Felt pads and watch 'em grow! Well, there's a tiny bit more then that, but not much.
Not a big crop sprouter, but very fun and pretty darn cool as Sprouters go. Each Compostable Tray has room for 2 small crops. The growing area in each tray is 6 x 4 inches. Nifty!
Compostable Tray Growing Instructions
Specific Sprouting Instructions are found on the page devoted to the Seed or Mix you are interested in. Below are the specifics of the Compostable Tray.
Seed Prep
Not all seeds require this step. See the seed information page to see if you need to do this for the seed you are growing.
You'll have to use something else to do this, the Compostable Tray is just for growing.
Soaking
You'll have to use something else to do this, the Compostable Tray is just for growing. Don't Soak unless directed to on your Seed's Detailed Info Page.
Rinsing/Watering
There is no Rinsing with this process but there is Watering. It is important to keep the medium moist so that your Micro-Greens can grow well and happily. These are very small and tender plants, so water from the side - not down onto or through the plants. It is easy to water from the edge of the Tray. You might also consider adding a Spray Bottle, and possibly some Liquid Kelp Fertilizer to your sprouting supplies.
Sprouting
Between Waterings is when your Micro-Greens really grow. We like a room-temperature (70° is always optimal) spot with plenty of light.
Draining
If you over-water the Pads you can tip the Tray to let excess water run off.
Seed Specific Sprouting Instructions
If you have a particular seed type in mind, read on to discover further details of that seed type as pertains to the Compostable Tray. Refer to the seed's main information page for detailed instructions.
Maximum Capacity = 2 teaspoons of dry seed per Pad (1/2 Tray) or 4 teaspoons per Tray. PLEASE read your seed's Detailed Instruction Page for more information. Please!
The growing method is virtually identical for all: Micro-Greens
The seed information page will have specifics.
As mentioned above you can use virtually any small seed. Here are links to the main Type pages for the seeds that are easily grown with Compostable Trays:
Micro-Greens
Brassicas
Leafy Sprouts
Here is the method:
•Soak and/or Pre-Sprout if necessary - do not Soak straight Mucilaginous seeds! See the seed's information page for specifics!
•Set the Compostable Tray in the spot where you want to grow.
•Wet the Hemp Felt thoroughly by soaking in water - squeezing, soaking, squeezing, etc.
•Spread seeds on thoroughly moistened Pad - don't crowd them, they want some room to breathe.
•Cover the Tray during the 1st few days to help retain moisture, by snapping the Clear Cover on. Remove the Cover when the Micro-Greens approach it. Covering is optional but we suggest that you experiment with covering to see what works best for you - in your climate and with the particular seeds you are growing. The most important factor is........
•Keep the Pads moist (not so soaked that the seeds drown, just thoroughly moist).
•With quite a few Micro-Greens you will seeRoot Hairs. They will look like mould but they are just microscopic roots. Amazing beings, plants!
You'll have a great crop of Micro-Greens in a week or two (perhaps a bit longer depending on your climate and what you are growing). Pull the pad(s) out of the Tray and cut the Micro-Greens off as close to the pad as possible with a scissors and enjoy the ultimate gourmet vegetable. Clean the Compostable Tray - between crops - by washing with soap and water.
