THAAAAANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I needed this video and I love how your clear instructions are and the stuff to watch out for that can go wrong-SO helpful! I'm going to go use my trays now. Thank you!!!!!!
Another great video, I had looked at these trays online before and looked at the reviews and was still suspect. I'm NOW convinced .............and be-leafing after seeing your results. Thanks
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They have not yet, but we are trying to get some with the markings on it. There are a lot of companies manufacturing these trays and even more people selling them, so we are trying to get our hands on some direct from the suppliers that are labeled. Hopefully soon we will get some!
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TIP FOR GREEN AMAZON SPROUTING TRAYS: Ive found it helpful to use a black sharpie marker to mark a 1" fill line (measured from above the bottom), which greatly simplifies maintaining a proper fill level when bottom watering - you want the water level with the bottom of the mesh tray. Getting the fill level right is CRITICAL for these trays, because depending on how much you underfill them, the sprouts have to work longer and harder to reach the water level, and that not only slows down their growth, but tends to stunt or even kill off many of the struggling radicals. If you see brown or black in the radicals, that's BAD.
another suggestion for finding the right fill level could be to place white net tray into bottom green tray EMPTY OF ANY GROW MEDIUM OR SEEDS; then grab a measuring jug filled with water and start emptying into the tray WHILE CAREFULLY WATCHING TO SEE WHEN THE WATER LEVEL STARTS TO VISIBLY TOUCH THE BOTTOM OF THE WHITE MESH TRAY. Then either (i) take note of the volume of water required to get to that level, or (ii) carefully remove the white tray and make a mark on the bottom tray with either a sharp exacto knife or a sharpie, to indicate where the water level needs to be.
I agree. Making a water level mark on the outside of the tray can be helpful, especially when first filling the reservoir tray. However, at subsequent checks, with white tray lifted, less water will be needed due to the increased number of radicals, and later roots, entering the water, and the overall volume increases. Subsequent water fillings will need to be somewhere “just below” the initial water fill line so that when the white tray is lowered again, the water level will be at the mark initially indicated.
@@cathyphegley7848 Another tip: you can sow seeds smaller than the mesh holes on the white tray insert by buying some reusable stainless steel mesh of the desired aperture (ex: 1mm), and cutting it to fit. Misting with water just before sowing also helps limit dropthru, if the sizes are close.
Hi thank you for your informative videos! Is there a formula for how much seed to size of tray ratio? I'm new to growing microgreens so want to start off with a smaller tray or container
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These trays are sold as no medium grow trays. My first attempt was with peas (sprouting/microgreen) and the results were disastrous. Took way to long to germinate (yes, I soaked them) and I eventually had to throw them out. Is there a way to use these without soil that is effective?
Thanks so much for your videos, especially this one. I followed your steps and grew two trays of micro greens salad and sandwich mis using mum’s seeds. Turned out great. So cool to watch grow. Just harvested 140 grams of sprouts. Really generous of you to share your knowledge and expertise.
Great question! If you keep the medium moist, it clumps together and rarely falls out! You can totally use another one of the green trays to catch any little debris that gets through! We wanted to show how you use can only the two trays for the entire process...
Nice video i really appreciate, I wanted ask a question if I do this outdoors instead indoor ,How many hours do I have to keep the tray out for the light ? Thanks again for your video
Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed the video! If you're growing microgreens outdoors, they generally need around 4-6 hours of indirect sunlight each day. However, it's important to monitor them, as too much intense sun can cause them to dry out quickly or become sunburned, especially in hotter climates. Good luck with your outdoor growing! 🌱
Another great video. I've been working on getting a good crop out of these trays because the 1020's just produce too much for me and my husband. I've been trying to perfect using soiless medium in them because I always have a tough time keeping the coco coir out of my harvest ... but something you shared uncovered something you've been saying all along, but somehow I was missing ... the blackout period! Duh. Excited to try again with that little adjustment. Thank you soooo much for these videos. They are really helpful.
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Such a nice video, can't wait to try it 😀 but I have a question about the light, is that need to be all day long or just like nature daytime and turn off the lights at night?
Pre-soak your growing medium, it keeps your seed spreading efforts from being "messed up" by post-seeding watering. Especially if you don't have a fine flow watering system like that seen in this video.
May I ask, after pre-soaking, do you have to ensure the seeds are as dry as possible or is it okay to sow the seeds slightly wet? If they should be dry, how exactly do you dry them?
@@briannaflynn4268 In order to ensure that I am best understanding your question Brianna, are you talking about using seeds that themselves have been pre-soaked (within an also pre-soaked planting medium) ?
I NOTICED THAT CITY-HYDRO LIGHTLY SPRAYS THE BOTTOM IF THE TOP TRAY BEFORE PLACING IT OVER SEEDS & THEN PUTTING PAVER ON. This seems to help not having as many seeds from sticking. I bought these trays to home grow for self, to see how I do, before starting a business. Thank you Mandy, for your cheerful instruction!
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On The Grow thank you so much... yes, it helped and I’m looking forward to trying these trays because they are much easier to manage for a casual grower like me :)
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I'm just starting out with trying to grow microgreens and grabbed some of these trays, I do have a question though. when you bottom water do you change out that water or just keep topping it off each day ? I know with the 1020 trays all the water is usually used up each day.
Just got those trays today online. Tried with my own tray and paper towels it was just like sprouts, not microgreens. But I want to grow them in water, not dirt. Will look up other videos to find out how.
Ya they are sprouts before they turn to microgreens. It takes like 7 to 14 days before the greens show and you have to do alot of steps besides sprinkle on a towel and water.
I’m interested to know what is the average salary of a gardener who works growing micro greens? (Among other garden nursery activities…) I need a ball park figure so I don’t accept too low of a bid for my experience and knowledge base. Any thoughts? I’d be so grateful.
Hey guys! Great content. Very, very helpful!! When bottom watering these trays do you ever empty out the green tray to refresh the standing water or is there no real concerns here? New to the whole hydroponics thing any feedback/thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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I bought the green sprouters from Amazon before I discovered your channel. These sprouters leave more questions than answers. Very poor instructions. And what are the unbleached papers for? I had been using the Biosta sprouters, but had a terrible time with souring sprouts. I was hoping that I could do soil-less sprouting. I do mostly peas, broccoli, and red clover.
We started our microgreens hobby with these trays this past winter. I have to admit, since the pandemic we haven't grown anything. We were trying to sell them to friends and family and I became reluctant to continue because of it. But I want to get back into it and I would prefer to do this hydroponically with a mat material. If you can provide any advice/video for doing so that would be great!! I just don't want the added mess that would accompany the coco coir.
I'm just a beginner, using coco erosion mat. Haven't started my microgreens yet, but have a bunch of strawberry seedlings that started from seed. Am now trying tomatoes. I also wanted something that was a mat, and this was the most economical I could find that seemed suitable.
We are actually filming 4 videos on different hydroponic growing mediums! Hemp is one of our favorites because it is so compostable. VegBed is another great option, but not as compostable. Reusable mesh screens are another great option because you can clean and sterilize them and reuse them!
🙂Lisa Mitchell Thanks for watching. We loved testing the "paper" theory...we don't advocate using it for growing consumed crops. We are actively working our microgreens into amazing recipes and that doesn't insure quality and taste....check on the recipe book link!!!
Hey, so I’m confused, do you add 2 1/2 cups of water so that the water can touch the roots. You just leave that water in there you don’t dump it out after a half an hour? Leave it all the way till the next watering and you just add more water to it? do you ever dump that old water out? Doesn’t it cause mold if it’s always got water in it even if it’s not touching the medium?
Thank you. Can you use just the tray to grow or do you have to have a medium besides silicone mat? I have been looking for other videos where you use the silicone or just the tray itself. So just looking for something with the trays and not cocoir?
Great question! Capillary action and surface tension. Basically the soil, as long as it is not overly saturated will hold all water and keep it from passing through. If there is too abundant of water, you will see a lot pass through and drip. Keep them moist but not saturated!
Hi can you please give me a idea as to why my roots do not come out the bottom of the white tray the seeds grow ok for a bit but no roots coming out the white tray to pick up water from the green tray i am growing in coco coir.
New subscriber here. Thanks for the useful videos! In a previous video, using regular 10x20 trays you misted the bottom tray (during germination) to keep the roots that were already coming through healthy. Why aren't any roots coming through this tray, even though it has big holes?
We keep ours lightly watered so that it sticks together more and doesn’t fall through the mesh tray. If it is really dry, it will create a lot of dust and fall though... hope that helps! 🤗🌱🌱
… I’m wondering if the reusable growing screens would work with this setup … or … if it needs a growing medium for the purpose of retaining moisture, maybe the screen can be placed on top the growing medium to keep the micro greens clean and easier to harvest … ?
OMGosh! I needed this tutorial. I am just one so don't need huge trays. I got these trays but had no idea how to use them. Also coco coir is nicer for indoors. Thank you!
Hello guys, great work on the videos, im learning a ton from your channel. Love the organisation and tidiness in your results! Do you have any thoughts about water PH? (i know you mentioned before that 5.5 - 6.5 is ideal) It would be interesting to see how different PH levels affect microgreen growth (with/without added nutrients perhaps?)
Thank you so much for the support Justin Ng!! We are going to be making new content soon! 😄 PH definitely would play a role....Thanks for the idea! Keep Be-Leafing!
So how much longer til harvest??? Why not show how harvested and how they are kept in fridge if not eaten immediately? Do you harvest the entire tray at once or just as much as you will use at that moment??
Yeah, it is primarily size. 10x20 are great if you plan to grow a lot at once. We have several different size trays on our website and it basically comes down to your needs. Many love our smallest sprouting size because it's not too much produce at once. It comes down to how much you need and what you feel excited to grow in! Happy growing 🌱🌱🌱
The big complaint I’ve read about these trays is that the green tray is translucent and lets light bleed through. (You said that you moved this tray to a special “dark shelf” but didn’t explain why.) One can also achieve true blackout by using a regular 10x20 tray to cover this tray.
Great question! Mainly it helps by pressing the seeds into the growing medium and keeping them moist. Throughout the germination process, it also helps by providing weight for the plants to fight against, supposedly making them grow stronger. The last main thing we like it for is removing any seed coatings since it acts as something for the plants to push off against. Hope that helps!
I bought the small trays. Haven't gotten used to less amount soil with weight yet. Any chance doing a video using your small sprout trays for microgreens?
Lol, absolutely! Here is the link to the sprayer we use: www.homedepot.com/p/Scotts-2-Gal-Multi-Use-Sprayer-190499/300259167 We do not use the extension rod attachment that it comes with! Hope that helps! :)
I have these and just used the tray with soil - didn't use the grate. They say they are BPA free but there is no stamp. How can I be sure? Thanks for your detailed video - I'll be trying it. your way next. Although my crops were great - sunflower seed and now wheat grass.
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Thank you for watching Valz Schmidt!!! 😄 Glad you enjoyed it! Sunflower microgreens benefit because of that thick hull...some sunflower varieties have quite sturdy little hulls!!!🙂
I noticed there are these green sprouting trays on your Amazon page apparently with different size holes I think. Can you tell me about the difference and when one would use one rather than the other???
These are perfect for smaller spaces or smaller portioned grows! Gene Bellinger 😉Hello again from "On The Grow"...We apologize for not being timely on your last request or comment!!! We've been blessed to have so many welcoming responses as well as questions from the "MicroGreen Community". 😄Fear not for the future...we have two new grow team members here to assist with all aspects of your grow needs and questions. Please feel free to jump back in to sharing and looking to us for assistance!! Gene Bellinger 😀We are so excited to announce that both our Microgreens Master Book and our first Microgreens Cookbook will be available very soon! 😃Please visit our new website at 0nthegrow.net for info and early sign up!!!
You can eyeball it! We just measure so that we can show a direct correlation between amount down versus amount harvested… this way you have an idea what to expect harvest wise from a set amount of seed. Eyeballing it is totally fine and we will do it occasionally…
I didn't comment on your other videos but I really want to thank you for all of the really great content. You are a really great teacher as well. thank you so much for the tips and tricks and explanations as to why you use a certain technique.
Very helpful because these are the trays I've been using the most. Great tips on how to manage them. What is the nozzle that you are using for spraying, please? Also, I use a very thin layer of wet organic all cotton unbleached cheesecloth under the coir to keep it from going through the mesh to the bottom tray. Just cause in my living-room-windowsill growspace it's easier to not have to clean out that green tray.
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This is really really helpful! I got some of the smaller versions of these trays but have not been having success. They came with pieces of paper to use for something - no instructions, so I have pretty much just been drying out seeds with no greens in multiple attempts. Ugh. But there is so much info here! I'm excited to get some of that coco coir and try again. I'm now subscribed so I can go binge all your videos. ;)
Would it be an idea to thread a cotton thread through the tray, that way you don't have to fill it with quite as much water as the cotton should wick the water up. Although it might cause pathogen issues 🤔.
Great suggestion! Using a wick for capillary action is actually a great idea! We've seen a lot of other growers using techniques like that to allow their plants to slowly sip up the water throughout the grow... We have never tried it, so we might have a new experiment on our hands :)
Thanks for this video. Your videos help me a lot. This is the first problem I encountered with the trays. Not enough water and the medium dried up. I initially thought I was using different trays since you've never mentioned it in previous videos. You only mentioned adding half to a full cup of water. Do you find these trays easier or harder to manage compared to shallow 1020 trays where the top trap touches the bottom tray?
We like how easy it is to water these trays, we just wish it touched the bottom and didn’t have to gap 😫 A lot of these tray sets vary in their depth between the trays so we were buying up a bunch and seeing the differences... it’s all over the place for the quality and sizing 🙃 They work well though once you figure them out!
@@OnTheGrow Sounds like we have the same issue. 😀 I was thinking of making a mark on the outside for the water line (shine a line on the side and mark with a sharpie). I think it's easier for now to just check moisture by touching the medium. I'm just starting on microgreens. Most I've planted at once were 8 green trays. Still struggling with yellow peas. Can't figure out why some of pea seeds keep rotting. Good thing with microgreens is I can start again after a week. 😁 Keep up the good work!
@@OnTheGrow Try it without soil, the gap will fill itself with roots! Its then easy to water. That's what I do using the same method you describe in a previous video. Could you do a comparison some day with these trays. Soil vs no soil? thanks a lot, this channel is very inspiring!
Thanks for the video. I had been wondering about these trays. Since these are mesh trays, would you also do a video on a no medium microgreen with these green trays? What kind of microgreens can we do with no medium?
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I’m trying to see how many lites you are using per shelf. I am ordering the Barrina lites today hopefully. Are you still using the led t5 4’ 2200 l 6500 k super brute shop lites? Also do they attach to the stand with a chain or ? Thank you
THAAAAANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I needed this video and I love how your clear instructions are and the stuff to watch out for that can go wrong-SO helpful! I'm going to go use my trays now. Thank you!!!!!!
Glad you found it helpful!! Can't wait to hear about your grows!
Another great video, I had looked at these trays online before and looked at the reviews and was still suspect. I'm NOW convinced .............and be-leafing after seeing your results. Thanks
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Great video you guys! Can you tell me the lights you use again?
I watch these videos for the wardrobe changes. And of course Mandy.
She is delightful, right?!1 So, thankyou very much!❤️
You are looking absolutely gorgeous ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much 😊
Do you have a clip showing how to grow mung trays. I think I may have overlooked it.
Has the company marked the trays as to whether these are roof safe yet? If they do, I will get some and recommend them!
They have not yet, but we are trying to get some with the markings on it. There are a lot of companies manufacturing these trays and even more people selling them, so we are trying to get our hands on some direct from the suppliers that are labeled. Hopefully soon we will get some!
What does root safe means please ?
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www.onthegrow.net ...we are so proud of the help it provides!!! 😉Guillaume Alloxrinfo Would you Be~Leaf we're actively working on tasty recipes that will highlight the various flavors of your favorite microgreens in surprising ways...Not just a garnish...yum!! Guillaume Alloxrinfo 😉Hello again from "On The Grow"...We apologize for not being timely on your last request or comment!!! We've been blessed to have so many welcoming responses as well as questions from the "MicroGreen Community".
😄Fear not for the future...we have two new grow team members here to assist with all aspects of your grow needs and questions. Please feel free to jump back in to sharing and looking to us for assistance!!
TIP FOR GREEN AMAZON SPROUTING TRAYS: Ive found it helpful to use a black sharpie marker to mark a 1" fill line (measured from above the bottom), which greatly simplifies maintaining a proper fill level when bottom watering - you want the water level with the bottom of the mesh tray. Getting the fill level right is CRITICAL for these trays, because depending on how much you underfill them, the sprouts have to work longer and harder to reach the water level, and that not only slows down their growth, but tends to stunt or even kill off many of the struggling radicals. If you see brown or black in the radicals, that's BAD.
another suggestion for finding the right fill level could be to place white net tray into bottom green tray EMPTY OF ANY GROW MEDIUM OR SEEDS; then grab a measuring jug filled with water and start emptying into the tray WHILE CAREFULLY WATCHING TO SEE WHEN THE WATER LEVEL STARTS TO VISIBLY TOUCH THE BOTTOM OF THE WHITE MESH TRAY. Then either (i) take note of the volume of water required to get to that level, or (ii) carefully remove the white tray and make a mark on the bottom tray with either a sharp exacto knife or a sharpie, to indicate where the water level needs to be.
Yep! Exacting accuracy!
I agree. Making a water level mark on the outside of the tray can be helpful, especially when first filling the reservoir tray. However, at subsequent checks, with white tray lifted, less water will be needed due to the increased number of radicals, and later roots, entering the water, and the overall volume increases. Subsequent water fillings will need to be somewhere “just below” the initial water fill line so that when the white tray is lowered again, the water level will be at the mark initially indicated.
Thanks so much for this helpful advice👍
@@cathyphegley7848 Another tip: you can sow seeds smaller than the mesh holes on the white tray insert by buying some reusable stainless steel mesh of the desired aperture (ex: 1mm), and cutting it to fit. Misting with water just before sowing also helps limit dropthru, if the sizes are close.
Do you really need to use the ocean water solution to grow your microgreens or can you just use filtered water?
She did mention you can use filtered water
Hi thank you for your informative videos! Is there a formula for how much seed to size of tray ratio? I'm new to growing microgreens so want to start off with a smaller tray or container
Each Day you looked prettier then a previous Day 😉.
The light green color of tray doesn’t effect the black out process?
Hit the like button people!
Yeah apparently it does let light through. They said they moved it to a special dark place, I assume to counteract the light bleed
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So, no nutrient is used?
💚Thank you so much for the support Harry Thompson!! If we did it was most likely our standard Ocean Solution. We are going to be making new content soon! 😄
TIL I have been using these dang trays entirely wrong.
Can you grow with soil ?
Yes you can! We’ve found that most seed starting mixes do a great job and even some potting mixes 🤗🌱🌱
These trays are sold as no medium grow trays. My first attempt was with peas (sprouting/microgreen) and the results were disastrous. Took way to long to germinate (yes, I soaked them) and I eventually had to throw them out. Is there a way to use these without soil that is effective?
Thanks so much for your videos, especially this one. I followed your steps and grew two trays of micro greens salad and sandwich mis using mum’s seeds. Turned out great. So cool to watch grow. Just harvested 140 grams of sprouts. Really generous of you to share your knowledge and expertise.
What about media falling out of the bottom of the mesh tray? Why not use an extra green tray for the bottom?
Great question! If you keep the medium moist, it clumps together and rarely falls out! You can totally use another one of the green trays to catch any little debris that gets through! We wanted to show how you use can only the two trays for the entire process...
Nice video i really appreciate, I wanted ask a question if I do this outdoors instead indoor ,How many hours do I have to keep the tray out for the light ? Thanks again for your video
Thank you so much, I’m glad you enjoyed the video! If you're growing microgreens outdoors, they generally need around 4-6 hours of indirect sunlight each day. However, it's important to monitor them, as too much intense sun can cause them to dry out quickly or become sunburned, especially in hotter climates. Good luck with your outdoor growing! 🌱
Can you also use a green bottom tray at the beginning as well or do you suggest to not use one as I do have extras
Anyone who wears a Floyd shirt gets my attention.
Use a pepper shaker for distributing the seeds?
u need more watter because you put the soil in. if there was no soil the roots would go through the mesh
Another great video. I've been working on getting a good crop out of these trays because the 1020's just produce too much for me and my husband. I've been trying to perfect using soiless medium in them because I always have a tough time keeping the coco coir out of my harvest ... but something you shared uncovered something you've been saying all along, but somehow I was missing ... the blackout period! Duh. Excited to try again with that little adjustment. Thank you soooo much for these videos. They are really helpful.
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@@OnTheGrow I haven't sign up yet. Where do I go to do that? I am super interested in both the masterclass and tasty recipes!!!!
I'm interested in that class.
Such a nice video, can't wait to try it 😀 but I have a question about the light, is that need to be all day long or just like nature daytime and turn off the lights at night?
You can take the extension off of the sprayer. Makes it easier to mist.
Thanks for the tip! We will give that a try!
Pre-soak your growing medium, it keeps your seed spreading efforts from being "messed up" by post-seeding watering. Especially if you don't have a fine flow watering system like that seen in this video.
May I ask, after pre-soaking, do you have to ensure the seeds are as dry as possible or is it okay to sow the seeds slightly wet? If they should be dry, how exactly do you dry them?
@@briannaflynn4268
In order to ensure that I am best understanding your question Brianna, are you talking about using seeds that themselves have been pre-soaked (within an also pre-soaked planting medium) ?
@@insertnamehere8121 yes, pre soaked
I NOTICED THAT CITY-HYDRO LIGHTLY SPRAYS THE BOTTOM IF THE TOP TRAY BEFORE PLACING IT OVER SEEDS & THEN PUTTING PAVER ON. This seems to help not having as many seeds from sticking.
I bought these trays to home grow for self, to see how I do, before starting a business. Thank you Mandy, for your cheerful instruction!
Smart! We will have to give that a try and see how it works! Thank you for sharing :)
Love your show!
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i have those exact trays, thanks Mandy, P.S. love the Pink Floyd t_shirt..."learning to fly"
Thank you so much! Yeah, I'm loving this shirt!
Omg finally! I couldn’t understand why you recommended these trays but had no videos on them.. 😂
Lol, yeah we needed a bit of time to really figure them out! Hope the helps!! 🤗🌱🌱
On The Grow thank you so much... yes, it helped and I’m looking forward to trying these trays because they are much easier to manage for a casual grower like me :)
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They really are the perfect size for personal consumption!🙂 Thank you so much for the Feedback itsyvonneb! We appreciate your support!
Can you tell me what kind of sprayer wand that is?
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When it goes under the light is the light on 24/7 ?
We have a timer set for 17 hours on and 7 hours off daily 😊 our fans stay on 24-hours.
Hi. Ocean Solution™ is only for use in soil and coco supstrat , its not for use in water(hidroponic") ?
No! You can use it for all three. Coco, Soil and Hydroponic grow mats. We use it all the time for our reusable grow mediums that we sell.
@@OnTheGrow ok, thank you.
I'm just starting out with trying to grow microgreens and grabbed some of these trays, I do have a question though. when you bottom water do you change out that water or just keep topping it off each day ? I know with the 1020 trays all the water is usually used up each day.
Just got those trays today online. Tried with my own tray and paper towels it was just like sprouts, not microgreens. But I want to grow them in water, not dirt. Will look up other videos to find out how.
Ya they are sprouts before they turn to microgreens. It takes like 7 to 14 days before the greens show and you have to do alot of steps besides sprinkle on a towel and water.
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Hey guys! Great content. Very, very helpful!! When bottom watering these trays do you ever empty out the green tray to refresh the standing water or is there no real concerns here? New to the whole hydroponics thing any feedback/thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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I bought the green sprouters from Amazon before I discovered your channel. These sprouters leave more questions than answers. Very poor instructions. And what are the unbleached papers for? I had been using the Biosta sprouters, but had a terrible time with souring sprouts. I was hoping that I could do soil-less sprouting. I do mostly peas, broccoli, and red clover.
We started our microgreens hobby with these trays this past winter. I have to admit, since the pandemic we haven't grown anything. We were trying to sell them to friends and family and I became reluctant to continue because of it. But I want to get back into it and I would prefer to do this hydroponically with a mat material. If you can provide any advice/video for doing so that would be great!! I just don't want the added mess that would accompany the coco coir.
I'm just a beginner, using coco erosion mat. Haven't started my microgreens yet, but have a bunch of strawberry seedlings that started from seed. Am now trying tomatoes. I also wanted something that was a mat, and this was the most economical I could find that seemed suitable.
We are actually filming 4 videos on different hydroponic growing mediums! Hemp is one of our favorites because it is so compostable. VegBed is another great option, but not as compostable. Reusable mesh screens are another great option because you can clean and sterilize them and reuse them!
I grow on "reusable" bamboo paper towels with great success. You can buy them buy the roll at a relatively good price.
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Hey, so I’m confused, do you add 2 1/2 cups of water so that the water can touch the roots. You just leave that water in there you don’t dump it out after a half an hour? Leave it all the way till the next watering and you just add more water to it? do you ever dump that old water out? Doesn’t it cause mold if it’s always got water in it even if it’s not touching the medium?
Thank you. Can you use just the tray to grow or do you have to have a medium besides silicone mat? I have been looking for other videos where you use the silicone or just the tray itself. So just looking for something with the trays and not cocoir?
Thank you for the tutorial. I just have a question, after the harvest, do you throw it away and start fresh again?
Approximately how many 1020 trays can be grown from a 5lb bag or 25lb bag
When you are watering your seeds for the first time, there is nothing under the mesh part of the tray. How does the water not seep out the bottom?
Great question! Capillary action and surface tension. Basically the soil, as long as it is not overly saturated will hold all water and keep it from passing through. If there is too abundant of water, you will see a lot pass through and drip. Keep them moist but not saturated!
@@OnTheGrow Cool. Thanks. I'm loving your content guys. Thank you for so much good information.
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My customers are not wanting cut peas/micro greens so i am producing in punnets , i have photos, how about doing a feature growing in punnets in coir
Hi can you please give me a idea as to why my roots do not come out the bottom of the white tray the seeds grow ok for a bit but no roots coming out the white tray to pick up water from the green tray i am growing in coco coir.
Wonderful! Which soil can i use? Pl tell me the exact name . Thanks.
How would I go about growing baby lettuce in the same tray?
What causes mold like white fuzzy stuff, yellow, smell
Thank you for the great video. Do you use filtered or tap water?
Problem we are having is mold. In a climate with high mold.
Hey love your video! What are the best grow lights for micro greens?
20watts? Led? Blue/red lights?
Thank u for the vid. Do they determinate after cutting?
Can I " top water it", if I use this tray" too ?
Yes, you can! Its really personal preference. Just make sure when you top water that you do it gently so you don't flatten your crops.
@@OnTheGrow ok, thank you.
Tips for cleaning these plastic trays efficiently?
HELP ! What did I do wrong? I have mold
I wish I saw the harvest. I'm so new, but I'm thankful for the education. Thanks so much.
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what is the clear cover that comes with it used for? just curious?
New subscriber here. Thanks for the useful videos! In a previous video, using regular 10x20 trays you misted the bottom tray (during germination) to keep the roots that were already coming through healthy. Why aren't any roots coming through this tray, even though it has big holes?
So excited. Can you please let me know whether the Coco pith is watered before sowing? Please.
We keep ours lightly watered so that it sticks together more and doesn’t fall through the mesh tray. If it is really dry, it will create a lot of dust and fall though... hope that helps! 🤗🌱🌱
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… I’m wondering if the reusable growing screens would work with this setup … or … if it needs a growing medium for the purpose of retaining moisture, maybe the screen can be placed on top the growing medium to keep the micro greens clean and easier to harvest … ?
OMGosh! I needed this tutorial. I am just one so don't need huge trays. I got these trays but had no idea how to use them. Also coco coir is nicer for indoors. Thank you!
Hello guys, great work on the videos, im learning a ton from your channel. Love the organisation and tidiness in your results! Do you have any thoughts about water PH? (i know you mentioned before that 5.5 - 6.5 is ideal) It would be interesting to see how different PH levels affect microgreen growth (with/without added nutrients perhaps?)
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So how much longer til harvest??? Why not show how harvested and how they are kept in fridge if not eaten immediately? Do you harvest the entire tray at once or just as much as you will use at that moment??
Sorry, we have 190 videos and about 80% of them show how to harvest and store. It's quite easy!
Guys, I am new to this, is it better use those trays or those 10x20 trays ? what is the benefit of using the 10x20 over this ? size only?
Yeah, it is primarily size. 10x20 are great if you plan to grow a lot at once. We have several different size trays on our website and it basically comes down to your needs. Many love our smallest sprouting size because it's not too much produce at once. It comes down to how much you need and what you feel excited to grow in! Happy growing 🌱🌱🌱
Can well water be used for micro greens?
The big complaint I’ve read about these trays is that the green tray is translucent and lets light bleed through. (You said that you moved this tray to a special “dark shelf” but didn’t explain why.) One can also achieve true blackout by using a regular 10x20 tray to cover this tray.
Yes, great point! They do let light through and a solid black 1020 would do a great job blocking out the light! Thanks for sharing 🤗🌱🌱
I read that review on Amazon as well. I’ve been using these for two months. Amazing results. I love how easy it is to bottom water.
I put a somewhat stiff kitchen dishcloth over mine. There are air holes in the sides so they're is definitely still enough air flow
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Why do we need to put weight during seed germination? Newbie here thanks
Great question! Mainly it helps by pressing the seeds into the growing medium and keeping them moist. Throughout the germination process, it also helps by providing weight for the plants to fight against, supposedly making them grow stronger. The last main thing we like it for is removing any seed coatings since it acts as something for the plants to push off against. Hope that helps!
@@OnTheGrow thanks for the info
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I bought the small trays. Haven't gotten used to less amount soil with weight yet. Any chance doing a video using your small sprout trays for microgreens?
Do you have a link tot he sprayer you have? I can not find one with the green spray tip yours has LOL
Lol, absolutely! Here is the link to the sprayer we use: www.homedepot.com/p/Scotts-2-Gal-Multi-Use-Sprayer-190499/300259167
We do not use the extension rod attachment that it comes with! Hope that helps! :)
I have these and just used the tray with soil - didn't use the grate. They say they are BPA free but there is no stamp. How can I be sure? Thanks for your detailed video - I'll be trying it. your way next.
Although my crops were great - sunflower seed and now wheat grass.
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Do u pre soak your seeds?
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Sunflower microgreens benefit because of that thick hull...some sunflower varieties have quite sturdy little hulls!!!🙂
I noticed there are these green sprouting trays on your Amazon page apparently with different size holes I think. Can you tell me about the difference and when one would use one rather than the other???
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Can you re-use the coconut coir?
Nice microgreen
I suggest you to make some closing layer from slmuniumfoil for cover the light , so the light Will fully shine the microgreen.
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Will cfl lights work as good?
what is the name of your sprayer?
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Why is it important to measure out your seed? Is it possible to just eyeball?
You can eyeball it! We just measure so that we can show a direct correlation between amount down versus amount harvested… this way you have an idea what to expect harvest wise from a set amount of seed. Eyeballing it is totally fine and we will do it occasionally…
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I didn't comment on your other videos but I really want to thank you for all of the really great content. You are a really great teacher as well. thank you so much for the tips and tricks and explanations as to why you use a certain technique.
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I have been waiting for this because I use these trays.....at last! Thanks!!!
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What temperature do these need to be kept at while germinating?
We try to keep our growpsaces at a minimum temperature of 70F.
Really about 70-80F works great! Anything lower may slow down germination.
Very informative. How to use 1020 trays and what is the difference? Which one is better? Thank you.
Where did you get your coco coir
Great video, is this process the same for any microgreens or is this specific to particular type?
WHAT LIGHT do you use?
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Very helpful because these are the trays I've been using the most. Great tips on how to manage them. What is the nozzle that you are using for spraying, please?
Also, I use a very thin layer of wet organic all cotton unbleached cheesecloth under the coir to keep it from going through the mesh to the bottom tray. Just cause in my living-room-windowsill growspace it's easier to not have to clean out that green tray.
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lol I had my playback speed set to half before this video started, I was like what is wrong with this girl?
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This is really really helpful! I got some of the smaller versions of these trays but have not been having success. They came with pieces of paper to use for something - no instructions, so I have pretty much just been drying out seeds with no greens in multiple attempts. Ugh. But there is so much info here! I'm excited to get some of that coco coir and try again. I'm now subscribed so I can go binge all your videos. ;)
Nice video! I eat thems greens every meal! Mostly drink PBR while im growing them! subscribed!
Would it be an idea to thread a cotton thread through the tray, that way you don't have to fill it with quite as much water as the cotton should wick the water up.
Although it might cause pathogen issues 🤔.
Great suggestion! Using a wick for capillary action is actually a great idea! We've seen a lot of other growers using techniques like that to allow their plants to slowly sip up the water throughout the grow... We have never tried it, so we might have a new experiment on our hands :)
Thanks for this video. Your videos help me a lot. This is the first problem I encountered with the trays. Not enough water and the medium dried up. I initially thought I was using different trays since you've never mentioned it in previous videos. You only mentioned adding half to a full cup of water. Do you find these trays easier or harder to manage compared to shallow 1020 trays where the top trap touches the bottom tray?
We like how easy it is to water these trays, we just wish it touched the bottom and didn’t have to gap 😫
A lot of these tray sets vary in their depth between the trays so we were buying up a bunch and seeing the differences... it’s all over the place for the quality and sizing 🙃
They work well though once you figure them out!
@@OnTheGrow Sounds like we have the same issue. 😀 I was thinking of making a mark on the outside for the water line (shine a line on the side and mark with a sharpie). I think it's easier for now to just check moisture by touching the medium.
I'm just starting on microgreens. Most I've planted at once were 8 green trays. Still struggling with yellow peas. Can't figure out why some of pea seeds keep rotting. Good thing with microgreens is I can start again after a week. 😁
Keep up the good work!
@@OnTheGrow Try it without soil, the gap will fill itself with roots! Its then easy to water. That's what I do using the same method you describe in a previous video. Could you do a comparison some day with these trays. Soil vs no soil? thanks a lot, this channel is very inspiring!
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Thanks for the video. I had been wondering about these trays. Since these are mesh trays, would you also do a video on a no medium microgreen with these green trays? What kind of microgreens can we do with no medium?
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I’m trying to see how many lites you are using per shelf. I am ordering the Barrina lites today hopefully. Are you still using the led t5 4’ 2200 l 6500 k super brute shop lites? Also do they attach to the stand with a chain or ? Thank you
Where can we get the sprayer that you use?