First Time Broccoli Grow Update

I think I’m 6 or 7 days into this grow and the broccoli Micro-greens are thriving. I use 1020 trays with hemp mats and nutrient enriched RO water. Lights are automated for 8-9 hours each day. Working to get automated irrigation (mister & drip “rain bird” brand)

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u/wilcow73 3d ago

Looking great! How long were they in germination? Did ya do a blackout day after germination?

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u/Jimmy2shot 3d ago

I only soaked these in water for 30 mins then onto the tray w/ hemp Matt. Germination took about 2-3 days before I saw any real shoots

Haha I have seen “blackout” mentioned here before. I’m not aware of what that is.

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u/Lucky-Math2284 2d ago

After germination has completed most will move it to the "blackout" phase. It means that you flip the upper tray the other way around to create a dome. This will not give light to the sprouts, but will make them grow in height.

u/lincolnloggonit 2d ago

Blackout is something that is unnecessary, the micros grow fine without it. I never do it. But doing so will make the shoots a bit taller. Its personal preference I think. Commercial growers do it a lot. And these look great.