Microgreens
Supplies, instructions, resources, and worksheets are below!
Microgreens
Project Description
In this STEM project, you’ll learn all about microgreens. You’ll learn about how microgreens grow and their nutrition benefits. Create your own microgreen, kitchen garden and track their growth.
Activity Time
5 days
Supplies Recommended
Investigative Worksheet
3 medium to large sized Mason Jars with lids
About 12″ x 12″ mesh screen or cheese cloth
scissors
3 different types of seeds. Lentil, alfalfa, radish, and chickpeas are recommended (find them in the bulk dried food section)
water
ruler
Learning Objectives
Understand how microgreens grow
Understand the health benefits of microgreens
Understand the sprouting process
Vocabulary Terms to Understand
Look up each word and write their definition on paper.
seeds
lentils
soil
fertilizer
containers
flats
nutrients
photosynthesis
harvest
Instructional Videos:
Instructions
1. Print the Investigative Worksheet.
2. Watch the instructional video above for how to grow your microgreens.
3. Use scissors to cut the mesh screen or cheese cloth to fit the top of the mason jars.
4. Create a chart on the back of the Investigative Worksheet to track the daily growth of each type of microgreen. Use a ruler to measure and write down the growth each day.
5. Learn more about the health and nutrition benefits of microgreens with the Resources below. Use the Research Center to learn more.
Questions
Why are microgreens rich in nutrients?
How long does it take for microgreens to grow?
What environment can microgreens be grown in?
On what day do your seeds begin sprouting?
Resources
Kids Gardening: Growing Guide: Microgreens
Easy Guide to Growing Microgreens
Sprouting 101
How to Grow Micro Greens in Mason Jars
Microgreen Facts
Wiki: Microgreen