Microgreens Growing: Materials and Beginner's Guide
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Interested in growing microgreens, but not sure what you need to get started? In this guide, I'll talk about growing trays, seeds, soil, and a basic overview of how microgreens grow. We'll cover some of the problems you'll run into as well.
0:00 - Intro
0:31 - Trays
5:10 - Seeds
8:03 - Soil Mixes
10:47 - Planting Density
13:35 - Basic Process and Problems
I used to grow and sell microgreens commercially to high-end restaurants in my city, so these tips should help you out whether you're growing for home or wanting to make a little business out of it!
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So Im impressed with your explanation soil method that you are using. You said its important to sift the soil so that you have fine grains. Others said use Organik because it has the nutrients and its more organic with means you can produce a great crop according to them.
So its their a compromise? Have you tried the more expensive soil and saw no difference in production?
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Would using the cheaper tray, reinforce edges with duct tape, then put only 1 inch of soil?
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Could the tray problem of being too deep be mitigated by not filling it with as much soil? Like fill it halfway or less with soil, for example?
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@lukejackson3901Thanks, but why do i need soil???? I sprout since the 90ies and never used soil to get microgreens. Also Burlap works.
@annaklein7759Thank you for the video!
@kevinbilant264What about growing on a metal 20 mesh screen with bottom watering? Opinion?
@katrinamac8532:38 why do you do this thing every time you say "the thing that I would say is that"? Lol I saw it in another video of yours too what is this
@foreverendeavor962My favorite YouTube Channel!
@giamoretti30532:36 I think you missed an edit cut.😂
@Humbucker-hg9kuGreat video! I am starting a micro greens business. I have a question about the germination of the seeds. Some videos show putting another tray on the seeds with a paver. Why do you just cover with an empty tray?
Thank you for all your help,
Darlene
If you use coconut coir or peat moss do you still need to use tray with drainage holes
@dsd-downshiftdave8056What's an easy seed to find? Like I can't order special seeds online because they won't deliver to my country. What's something I can find readily in a grocery store (for example, chia, flax, sunflower seeds). Thanks for the lovely video :)
@PotatoMC1I've been sprouting broccoli, radish and legumes for years. But your videos are getting me really interested in starting a serious setup at home. Thanks for the videos! Also love that Oblivion sentence reset! ;D
@_d_h_1:49. That's what she said.
@keaganalldred1978Hellooo from Amsterdam. Does it make sense to mix sieved soil and vermicompost as growing bed for microgreens?
@wai-kitlo80I have red spring wheat grass in a (1 inch tray 1020) . There aren’t any holes in the bottom of this tray the grass stopped at about 2 inches . I have one T5 light 12 inches above it . Grass looks like it isn’t flourishing. Where did I mess up ? Also had a fan circulation. I have been watering from a spray bottle and also added water on top in the corners
@meezysmentalityPerfect info 👍🇺🇸
@russwilkerson2741I use the aluminum roasting pans you buy at the grocery store. I poke holes in the top one and put gravel in the bottom one so that the water is not standing on the roots, but is still available for the plants. They are going to be a lot deeper than you may want, but they are durable and they are not plastic.
@scottbrumley3694My mom and I have been trying different ways of growing microgreens (in the jar, with kits, etc.) But always seem to end up with mold!
How do I keep my microgreens from getting moldy?! Please help!!
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Why not just... I don’t know not fill the deep trays up as much?
@jakethesnake6444Where do I purchase the 1 in no hole tray? Thanks.
@garyngo4113nice video, love it ❤ thanks 😊
@marselysian8Can I use my seed sprouter to grow microgreens without soil/coconut coir or moss (just using water)?
@priyankashah8240Can i use my premium soil for growing microgreens? The composition includes white and black peat and enriched with humus, perlite and zeolite.
@alfrancis8Great videos, do you have any idea where to buy seeds in Ontario Canada? Thanks
@mccoyfamilyvideos@Kevin , can we just buy a huge bag of 'birdseed' sunflower seed from the hardware store? If it's not salted, would you likely get similar outcomes for microgreen sunflower shoots?
@rufia75just dont fill the 3 inch trays to the top LOL. makes no sense
@bluetabasco333soil sifter video link? please.
@sgransarWhere’s the link you talk about for products you mention in the video?
@karenfrench7004Is there any issue with using a 2 inch tray and only filling it to 1 inch?
@mogwaiadventuresBasil is my first time attempt growing from seed (not micro-greens). Thank you for sharing they take forever because they do!
@AB82364couldnt you just put less in soil in the 2 inch one.
@greyhnd001Thank you so much!!! this video really made me wanna do microgreens now LOL. Question: what are you supposed to do with them afterward? juice them? eat them plain?
@cheyennemckee2107Helpful thanks!
@doctorone1028Very informative! I watched your vids and started using everything I learned from you! :)
@maryanstead7865Why not just use the first tray and NOT fill it to the top or just half way. Light will hit the plant regardless. Also poke holes as you need for drainage and keep it leveled.
@theoneandonly1158Thanks for the video! Just subscribed. I've got a question if you get a sec: Do you think Coconut coir with a later addition of light comfrey tea would be enough nutrients to get lettuce to a plump second set of leaves?
@debbiewalker6468It’s great to see a young man being interested and mastering gardening. Keep up the great work!
@mauritiusdunfagel9473Over $2000 for 60 seed trays from bootstrap on your Amazon link. That's insane. Going to go to a local place and get them for less then $6 each. SMH
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