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Microgreens are young edible plants harvested shortly after germination, once their first leaves have developed. They can be grown in soil or hydroponically on a growing medium such as hemp fibre matting. Hemp growing mats provide a clean, plant-based surface that holds moisture, supports root development and avoids the mess of loose soil.
Advance Landscape Systems supplies hemp growing media for home and commercial microgreen production, including pre-cut Terrafibre Hemp Grow Mats and FuturPonic™ Hemp Roll.
This guide explains what microgreens are, how they differ from sprouts, how hemp growing mats work, and what to consider when choosing a growing medium.
Microgreens are young edible seedlings grown from vegetable, herb and other edible plant seeds.
They are harvested after germination, once the shoots and first leaves have developed, but before the plant reaches maturity.
Common microgreen varieties include:
Microgreens are commonly used in salads, sandwiches, garnishes and other fresh food applications because of their colour, flavour and texture.
Microgreens and sprouts are not the same thing.
The main difference is how long they are grown and how they are harvested.
Sprouts are germinated seeds that are generally harvested very early and eaten whole, including the seed, shoot and root.
Microgreens are grown for longer, exposed to light, and harvested by cutting the stem above the growing medium.
Microgreens also require a surface in which their roots can establish. This may be soil, coco fibre or a hydroponic growing mat such as hemp.
Yes. Microgreens can be grown without soil using a hydroponic growing medium.
The growing medium supports the seed and developing root system while water is supplied directly to the crop.
Using a mat instead of loose soil can offer several practical advantages:
Hemp fibre is one material that can be used for this purpose.
A hemp microgreen growing mat is a fibrous sheet made from hemp fibre that is placed inside a growing tray.
The mat acts as the physical growing medium for the microgreen crop.
Seeds are distributed across the surface, the mat is kept moist, and developing roots grow into the fibres.
The hemp growing mats currently supplied through Advance Microgreen are described as biodegradable and compostable. The range includes both pre-cut mat formats and roll material.
Hemp is useful as a microgreen growing medium because its fibrous structure can support roots while holding moisture.
For growers, the main benefits are practical.
As microgreen seeds germinate, their roots need a structure to grow into.
The interconnected fibres in a hemp mat give developing roots a surface to anchor into, helping support the crop as it establishes.
Seeds and young plants need consistent moisture during germination and early growth.
Hemp fibre can retain water within the mat, helping distribute moisture around the root zone.
As with any growing medium, watering still needs to be managed carefully. The mat should remain suitably moist without the tray becoming unnecessarily waterlogged.
One of the clearest benefits of hemp mats is convenience.
Growers do not need to fill trays with loose potting mix before each crop.
This can make setup and harvesting cleaner, particularly for:
Hemp is a natural fibre rather than a synthetic growing substrate.
The hemp mats sold through the Advance Microgreen range are marketed as biodegradable and compostable, making them a useful option for growers who prefer plant-based growing media.
Using pre-cut mats or roll material allows the grower to create a consistent growing surface from tray to tray.
That can make repeated production simpler than manually filling each tray with soil to a similar depth.
The exact process varies by seed type, but most hemp-mat microgreen systems follow the same basic steps.
Use a pre-cut mat that fits the tray or cut hemp roll material to size.
Lay the mat flat so seeds have an even growing surface.
Wet the mat thoroughly before sowing.
The aim is to distribute moisture throughout the fibres without leaving excessive standing water in the tray.
Spread microgreen seed across the surface.
Seeding density varies by variety.
Smaller seeds such as broccoli and radish are handled differently from larger seeds such as peas and sunflower.
Many microgreen varieties are initially covered or kept in reduced light while they germinate.
Follow the germination method appropriate for the seed variety being grown.
Once germination is established, expose the crop to appropriate light so the young plants can develop.
Check the mat regularly as the crop grows.
Young plants can dry quickly, particularly in warm or well-lit growing environments.
When the crop reaches the desired stage, cut the stems above the growing medium.
The roots remain within the hemp mat while the edible shoots are harvested.
The existing Advance Microgreen range includes several hemp growing media formats.
These are pre-cut hemp fibre mats designed for tray-based microgreen growing.
The existing range includes 25 cm x 51 cm mats supplied in pack quantities.
Pre-cut mats are useful for growers who want a simple, ready-to-use format with minimal preparation.
FuturPonic™ Hemp Roll is supplied as a 25 cm x 40 m roll.
A roll format allows growers to cut material to suit their production needs and can be practical for growers running multiple trays or repeated crop cycles.
Terrafibre Hemp Hydroponic Mat provides another hemp-based growing medium option for hydroponic applications.
Yes. Hemp growing mats can be a straightforward option for people growing microgreens for the first time.
They remove the need to measure and handle loose soil and create a defined growing surface inside the tray.
A basic microgreen setup generally requires:
The exact growing conditions depend on the seed variety.
Yes. Hemp mats can also be used in repeated or higher-volume tray production.
Commercial growers may benefit from:
The most appropriate format will depend on tray dimensions, crop volume and production method.
There is no single answer for every crop.
Many microgreens are harvested relatively early, and seeds contain stored energy that supports the first stages of plant growth.
Requirements can vary according to:
For new growers, it is useful to first focus on consistent moisture, light, temperature, airflow and hygiene before adding unnecessary complexity.
There is no single best growing medium for every grower.
The right choice depends on how you grow, how often you grow and what you value most.
For many hydroponic microgreen systems, hemp provides a practical balance between root support, moisture retention and ease of handling.
Growth time varies by plant variety and growing conditions.
Some microgreens develop quickly, while larger-seeded crops or slower-growing herbs can take longer.
Factors that affect growth include:
Always follow growing guidance appropriate to the particular seed being used.
Regardless of the growing medium, successful microgreen production depends on several basic factors.
Choose seed intended for edible growing and suited to microgreen production.
Do not allow newly germinated seed to dry out, but avoid excessive saturation.
After germination, microgreens need adequate light to develop healthy growth.
Good airflow helps create a healthier growing environment, particularly once seedlings become dense.
Microgreen systems are warm and moist, so good hygiene is important between crop cycles.
Different microgreens do not all behave the same way.
Peas, sunflower, radish and basil can differ considerably in seed size, germination behaviour and growth rate.
Microgreens are young edible seedlings harvested after germination and before the plant reaches maturity.
No. Sprouts are generally harvested earlier and consumed with the seed and root. Microgreens are grown on a growing medium and harvested above the roots.
Yes. Microgreens can be grown hydroponically using growing media such as hemp fibre mats.
A hemp mat holds moisture and provides a fibrous surface for microgreen roots to establish.
The hemp mats currently sold through the Advance Microgreen range are described as biodegradable and compostable.
Hemp mats are generally used as the growing medium for an individual crop cycle rather than as a permanent reusable substrate.
The existing Advance Microgreen range describes its hemp mats as compostable. Growers should take into account any roots, seed residues or other materials present when deciding how to dispose of used growing media.
No. The hemp mat itself acts as the growing medium in a hydroponic microgreen setup.
Yes. Pre-cut mats can simplify tray setup by removing the need to measure and handle loose growing media.
Choose a mat that matches the dimensions of the tray. Pre-cut mats provide a ready-sized option, while hemp rolls allow growers to cut material to suit different tray sizes.
Microgreens can be grown in surprisingly little space, and they do not necessarily require soil.
For growers who prefer a clean, simple tray system, hemp fibre provides a plant-based growing medium that supports roots, retains moisture and is easy to handle.
Advance Landscape Systems has brought the specialist Advance Microgreens product range into the main Advance website, making it easier to access hemp growing media alongside our broader range of practical growing and landscape products.
Explore the Advance Microgreens range to find hemp grow mats and roll media for your growing setup.
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