need to know how to harvest microgreens

[ClawAbiding]

my sister is a microgreen enthusiast, and she's been growing them for a while now and is confused about the right way of how to harvest microgreens.
She's noticed there are all sorts of tools people use for harvesting these delicate little plants. She knows about scissors and knives, but she's really curious about what other tools are out there and how to harvest them the right way.

Also, has anyone tried those harvesting trays or sheets with precut holes? My sister wants to try that. She's curious to know your thoughts on those and if they work well for microgreens.
Your expertise would be super appreciated, and she's sure it'll help not only her but everyone else who's passionate about growing microgreens. Thanks a bunch in advance for your help!

 

[SproutScout]

Hey, just a quick tip for your sister about harvesting microgreens: the secret lies in making a clean, sharp cut right above the soil line. This way, she won't yank out the roots or disturb the whole tray. While regular scissors or knives do the job, if she's working with larger batches, a long, flexible harvest knife or electric shears can really save time

Oh, and about those trays with those neat little holes? They're mainly for seeding, not for harvesting. It's way easier to get a good cut if she focuses on using a sharp blade and cuts the greens in bunches while keeping them upright. And remind her to always harvest when the greens are dry, doing it before watering will ensure she gets the cleanest cut possible and helps them last longer

 

[ClippinCiara]

my sister is a microgreen enthusiast, and she's been growing them for a while now and is confused about the right way of how to harvest microgreens.
She's noticed there are all sorts of tools people use for harvesting these delicate little plants. She knows about scissors and knives, but she's really curious about what other tools are out there and how to harvest them the right way.

Also, has anyone tried those harvesting trays or sheets with precut holes? My sister wants to try that. She's curious to know your thoughts on those and if they work well for microgreens.
Your expertise would be super appreciated, and she's sure it'll help not only her but everyone else who's passionate about growing microgreens. Thanks a bunch in advance for your help!

I agree with what @SproutScout said about cutting them just above the soli line, or even a little higher if you want to avoid getting any of the medium in your harvest.
You can just use a sharp pair of scissors or a small, sharp knife but make sure whatever you use is clean and really sharp to avoid damaging the plants and introducing any pathogens.
As for those trays with pre-cut holes, they're usually for growing or for making the transplant process easier!

 

[Microlover]

Have you or your sister tried using specialized harvesting tools or those precut-hole trays, and if so, how do they compare to scissors or knives in terms of ease, speed, and preserving delicate microgreens?

 

[Sarataylor]

my sister is a microgreen enthusiast, and she's been growing them for a while now and is confused about the right way of how to harvest microgreens.
She's noticed there are all sorts of tools people use for harvesting these delicate little plants. She knows about scissors and knives, but she's really curious about what other tools are out there and how to harvest them the right way.

Also, has anyone tried those harvesting trays or sheets with precut holes? My sister wants to try that. She's curious to know your thoughts on those and if they work well for microgreens.
Your expertise would be super appreciated, and she's sure it'll help not only her but everyone else who's passionate about growing microgreens. Thanks a bunch in advance for your help!

You can tell your sister that the simplest and most common way to harvest microgreens is with clean scissors or a sharp knife, cutting just above the soil line. Some people also use small harvest knives or even electric trimmers if they're growing in larger amounts. The trays with precut holes can work, but many growers find them a bit tricky and not always needed unless she's producing a lot. Keeping tools clean and gentle handling is the main key for fresh, healthy harvests.