Cut with sharp scissors just above the soil line

Use clean, sharp scissors or a knife to cut microgreens about 1 cm above the growing medium in one smooth motion. A clean cut prevents bruising and crushing, which causes faster spoilage.

Steps

1. Grab a small handful of stems gently with one hand
2. Cut with sharp scissors just above the soil line with the other
3. Place cut greens directly into a clean, dry container
4. Work in sections across the tray rather than picking individual stems
5. Avoid pulling — this uproots seeds and gets soil in your harvest

Tips

• Sanitize scissors with rubbing alcohol between trays to prevent cross-contamination
• A sharp chef's knife works well for sweeping cuts across large trays
• Harvest only what you'll use in the next 5-7 days for maximum freshness
• Leave any underdeveloped sections to grow another day or two