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title: "hey everyone! this is my first time growing microgreens and they dont…"
description: "hey everyone! this is my first time growing microgreens and they dont look very healthy. does anyone know what this is & how i fix it? it's been happening for…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/aGAK-4ayRFKntIfFxTpxsQ/64c94c8fe4c8273afba75946"
community: "Expert Level Greenspace"
author: "megann"
published: "2023-08-01T18:18:55.494Z"
language: "en"
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# hey everyone! this is my first time growing microgreens and they dont…

_Posted by megann on 2023-08-01_

hey everyone! this is my first time growing microgreens and they dont look very healthy. does anyone know what this is \& how i fix it? it's been happening for like a week or two, so most of their plant life. would appreciate any suggestions!

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## 4 comments

### Rhonda commented on 2023-08-01

I believe it’s larvae. To me it looks like Leaf Miner larvae. Look up Leaf Miners and you’ll see pictures to try to match up and then find options for treatment.

#### Rhonda replied on 2023-08-01

And maybe aphids. But the tunnel-like stuff is larvae.

#### Planta member replied on 2023-08-02

That is what I was going to say

### GardeNerd commented on 2023-08-02

I grow my micro-greens indoors under crow lights or in jars that I rinse and drain—broccoli sprouts and mug beans. They are easier to manage that way.

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