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7. Label Containers:
                   7   .   L   a    b   e   l   C     o   n   t  a   i n    e   r  s   :




                    - Use labels or markers to identify each container with
                     -   U    s   e     l a   b    e   l s     o    r   m      a    r k   e    r s     t  o      i d   e   n    t i f  y     e   a   c   h      c   o   n    t a    i n   e   r    w     i t h




                   the type of microgreen planted and the date of planting.
                   t h    e     t y   p    e     o   f    m      i c   r  o   g    r  e   e   n     p    l a   n   t  e   d      a   n   d      t  h   e     d    a   t  e     o   f    p    l a   n   t  i n   g    .




                   8. Provide Light:
                   8   .   P    r  o   v   i d    e     L   i g    h   t  :




                    - Place the containers in a location with natural light or
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                    - Check the containers daily for signs of growth. Once
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                   1   0    .   W      a   t  e   r  i n   g     R    o    u   t  i n   e   :
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