Sprouting Instructions
Yields approximately as many micro-greens (by weight) as seed "planted"

This is a mucilaginous seed. Do NOT soak it unless you are performing an experiment!

FYI - when mucilaginous seeds are mixed with non-mucilaginous seeds in the proper proportions (our secret) they can be sprouted using traditional sprouting methods (like in French Garden, Italian Blend and Nick's Hot Sprout Salad)

Grow these on soil or Baby Blanket (soilless medium) in a Tray, on a Hemp Bag, a Miniature Garden or on virtually any moisture retaining medium (as minimal as paper towel or fabric - like cheesecloth) you can think of.

Note: Cress is pretty darn mucilaginous - so we think it best to grow it on a disposable medium like Baby Blanket, our new soilless planting medium, or on soil, in a Tray. You can plant on a Hemp Bag but it can be difficult to clean. If you use the Miniature Garden, use Baby Blanket since it's disposable.

The Basics

Thoroughly moisten that upon which you are going to grow.
If using a Hemp Bag or a small bit of Baby Blanket or similar medium - lay it on a plate or in a pan or something so that you don't end up watering your counter. Likewise, if using a Tray, put it on a plate or in a solid (Drip) tray to capture water runoff.

Spread seeds sparsely on your thoroughly moistened medium/sprouter.
(there should be a bit of space around each seed but you are not expected to place them one at a time - just spread them out as much as you can and as evenly as you can*)

You may cover your seeds:
If planting on soil in a Tray use another tray - up side down.
If using a Miniature Garden you can slide the tray into the central unit for the first 2-3 days.
If using a Hemp Bag or similar medium - be creative.
It is not mandatory when growing mucilaginous Micro-Greens to cover them at all. Experiment for yourself and see what works best in your climate/location.

Place your Micro-Garden in a low-light, room temperature location (70° is optimal).

Keep the medium/sprouter moist - but not soggy - by watering or misting every day or two.

When your plants grow up and begin to shed their hulls they are ready for light so move them (if necessary) to a well lighted location.
If you go with sunlight be prepared to water more frequently. Room light will usually do quite nicely as well and will not dry out your medium as quickly.

Keep the medium/sprouter moist but not soggy by watering regularly.
Water from the side if possible to prevent injuring the tiny plants.

When your plants have open leaves and are green, they are done.

Harvest by cutting just above the medium upon which they have grown.

During the final 8-12 hours minimize the surface moisture of your plants - they will store best in your refrigerator if they are dry to the touch. So if you water try to keep the water off the plants - just water the medium.

Transfer your crop to a plastic bag or the sealed container of your choice - glass is good - and put them in your refrigerator - if you can keep from eating them all first.

Note: If using Single Harvest Pack and a Miniature Garden use the whole bag on 1 tray.

* The first time you grow these you might consider giving quite a bit of space to each seed just to familiarize yourself with the plants' habit.

Not Note: This is not Watercress, which is way too expensive to be used as a sprouting seed. It is also not a seed known in Europe - a non-mucilaginous Cress whose name we don't know but which many of our European customers have told us about and which we continue to search for.

Try this and learn: Plant 1 seed in a tiny pot - something as small as one inch square (bigger is OK too). Use soil for this and bury the seed 1/8 inch deep. Thoroughly moisten the soil before planting and keep the soil moist as it grows and keep it in the light once it emerges from the soil. You can grow this seed into a plant that has several leaves (it will take 3-4 weeks). This is a great way to learn more about plants in general and this seed in particular. You can eat the plant it tastes great! Now you know more about the potential of seeds. Awesome isn't it?!