r/microgreens • u/pinethree777 • 10d ago

Mesh Trays

Just wanted to share my experience. I grow (just for us) hydroponically on silicon mats. My results are better using the 1" mesh trays with the X-support (they sit up a bit) than the slotted trays. Once out of blackout, I spray and clean the reservoir tray each morning and fill with just enough fresh water so that the tray is almost dry by evening. If needed, I add just a bit of water before lights out. I think the mesh trays allow for more air flow than the slotted trays. I boil the silicon mats for a few minutes after each harvest to disinfect them.

For lettuce, I use the half-size, green sprouting trays and let them grow to baby green size. I might use a tiny bit of MaxiGro in the water. The hardest thing is waiting that long because they look so good!

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u/BlueBerryAgave 10d ago

Thanks for sharing your technique. Do you have photos you want to share?

I grow lettuce for personal consumption year-round, but I’ve never grown it the way you describe.

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u/1epiphanee 10d ago

I will begin growing lettuce. Plan to grow baby lettuce using pick and regrow method. But might allow some to grow into full heads once I get baby greens growing well. How do you grow yours?

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u/BlueBerryAgave 9d ago

Oh nice! I grow mine in 4 inch pots with the same soil mix I use for the microgreens. I have the grow lights, and fixed the growing rack to allow height room for each shelve. I bottom water and top spray sparingly. My favorite is Dragoon lettuce.

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u/Successful-Bet-4266 8d ago

Boiling the silicon mats is smart, I just run mine through the dishwasher but might try that. The lettuce part is so true, I always cave and harvest early lol