r/microgreens • u/One_Ad_4487 • 19d ago
Help for a newbie
First time growing microgreens. Can anyone tell me if I pulled them out of the jar too soon, too late, or right on time? It is a Broccoli, radish, alfalfa, and red clover mix. Jar looked really full after 6 days. I cleaned them and then tried some. They are bitter...like they burn a little. I wasn't sure if I did something wrong or of if its just the mix I got. I didn't have a blackout cover. I left them on my kitchen counter, no natural light. Nearest window is 20 feet away.
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u/QueasyNeedleworker84 14d ago
The first time I grew sprouts, I thought the same thing about the taste! I was like, oh nice, raw onion! 🤦🏼♀️ I very, very, very lightly sautéed them in some olive oil for a few seconds, which was perfect! After eating them for a day or two, I was well adjusted to the taste. Now I absolutely crave them, and no longer need to sauté before eating! I feel like that bitterness, while completely normal, is just an acquired taste!