In this episode, we discuss the purpose of the blackout period for microgreens. As well as the two methods commonly used to blackout microgreens.The methods are the Weighted Blackout Method and the Domed Blackout method.The weighted method makes for better seed to soil contact and usually better germination and more vigorous, sturdier microgreens.The domed method is used for fragile stemmed microgreens like amaranth that don't recover from the weight bearing down on them. The blackout means that the microgreen trays need to be covered with something to exclude light from the seeds. A tea towel will work well if the weight you use doesn't stop light from reaching the seeds.For more information listen to the podcast and see the articles linked in the show notes at HomeMicrogreens.com/011Support the show