{"id":237426,"date":"2020-04-14T10:19:41","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T14:19:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.germina.ca\/cultivation-on-soil\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T11:04:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T16:04:49","slug":"cultivation-on-soil","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.germina.ca\/en\/cultivation-on-soil\/","title":{"rendered":"Cultivation on soil"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.germina.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/008-1188.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.germina.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/008-1188.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/staging.germina.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/008-1188-980x415.jpg 980w, https:\/\/staging.germina.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/008-1188-480x203.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-236888\" title=\"008-1188\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_clickable et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>PROCEDURE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL GROWTH OF MICROGREEN ON TOP SOIL<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Materials<\/b>: <span>20\" x 10\" (standard) or 10\" x 10\"<\/span> seedling tray , top soil <span>and your favorite seeds<\/span>. You can consult <a href=\"germina.ca\/conseils\">our information table<\/a> to know the method of culture as well as the different times of soaking, culture and growth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">1<\/h2>\n<p>Put the desired amount of seeds in a jar. Fill the jar with fresh water.  <span>Note that mucilaginous (gelatinous) varieties do not require soaking.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">2<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"><span>Let the seeds soak away from direct light. Small seeds require 5 hours soaking, large seeds 10 hours and legumes 12 hours; follow the instructions <a href=\"germina.ca\/conseils\">on the information chart<\/a>.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">3<\/h2>\n<p>Rinse the seeds thoroughly, until the water in the jar runs clear. Drain.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">4<\/h2>\n<p>Fill a tray with a layer of seedbed soil of about 2.5 cm (1 inch). Moisten the top soil well.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">5<\/h2>\n<p>Sprinkle the seeds evenly over the soil and water lightly with a spray bottle. Cover the seeds with another tray (it is not necessary to cover them with soil). It is important that the surface of the tray is in contact with the seeds to promote germination during the first few days.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">6<\/h2>\n<p>Water once a day with fresh water. After 3 to 4 days, remove the top tray and place your shoots near a light source.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">7<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Harvest your microgreen after 8 to 10 days, on average. The growth time is relative to the room temperature.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><\/b><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.germina.ca\/en\/growth-informations\/\">Tips for growth<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.germina.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Cabaret-terreau.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.germina.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Cabaret-terreau.jpg 900w, https:\/\/staging.germina.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Cabaret-terreau-480x247.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 900px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-235070\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.germina.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/plateau-graines.jpg\" width=\"900\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.germina.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/plateau-graines.jpg 900w, https:\/\/staging.germina.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/plateau-graines-480x261.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 900px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-235069\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column 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