Donny, my son is growing on a large scale in NC and he learned everything from you. He bought me a small J&C mini farm and taught me how to grow broccoli greens in my kitchen in Florida! I love this as a hobby and I'm getting healthier and happier because of you. Thank you!
Wow Shay thats so totally awesome. Thanks so much for letting me know it this comment. The joy news like this brings me is unimaginable. Thank you for being a supportive mother, your son is very lucky 🌱💚
@@DonnyGreens Colorado here. You were a big influence on me back in the day. Thank you! I continue to pass on the knowledge. I do grow my sunnies and peas no medium, but they do amazingly well. Any of my “not perfect” crops go to my chickens. I’ve had to over grow, bc my techniques have been refined. The girls demand it now, plus their eggs are SO good!
I'm looking into doing this in Los Angeles. I have like 15+ years of growing and hydro experience, but I'm just getting into Microgreens. Right now, I'm growing 4 trays of Broccoli on a shelf. Each tray is a different experiment. 6 days in, and they look beautiful, but I think I put too many seeds. I'm thinking of starting with broccoli, peas, and radish. It was one of Donny's videos that inspired me to look into it, thank you.
Awesome so glad to hear you have started growing. If you want to really dive in and master it, i'd love to have you in my next challenge starting July 1st! Check it out at onetrayaway.com
Thanks, I'm just a hobbyist and I've watched hours of videos on Microgreens. Most are very good but seriously this is singularly the best video of them all.
Just purchased a one acre property in Texas to start my micro greens journey. Just purchased your book and will be purchasing your course. Thank you for sharing so much with us.
Donny, dude! I just discovered your channel after watching an interview with you. We think so much alike that I swear you're a brother from another mother :) I completely appreciate your style of teaching and I'm so excited that I'm so aligned with how you look at this business as a real benefit to peoples lives and actually believe in your products! (it's not just about profit). I'm a huge fan now and support what your doing 100% LOVE IT! Thank you!
This is the first time I've heard you address blackout. I've been watching a lot of your videos and you're, by far, my favorite. I've been wanting to do this for longer than you've been doing it. I'm finally pulling the trigger and starting my first rack and 10 trays in about a month.
Albany ny here, watched your entire catalog , starting with two treys to make sure I can i this, once I’m confident I’m hoping to get out there and start selling and expanding !
Donald! Pretty sure we were in religion class together growing up in Huntington! I'm teaching sustainability, Composting, and gardening in Colorado these days. This video popped up, and I thought you looked so familiar. It's awesome to see what you're doing and great to hear that work like this is happening on LI. Small world!
hahah EPICC!! I was totally doing religion at your house, how funny!! Love what you are up to, thats what its all about! We have some property now so we're starting to plant outside and compost and all that. Let's definitely link up next time you're on Long Island!! Hope you and your family are well 🌱💚
Thank you for this video. I am assembling my indoor growing station to supplement our diet due to cost and availability of healthy food lately. Your information will go a long way to keep my family healthy in these trying times.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your research and experience for free. I know these videos take a lot of time to shoot and edit. Just super grateful! ♥️
thanks for the low cost trays i was looking for them i want to start my own business and yes your summer garden you need to fertilize them at least 3 times and if the leaves are yellow give them a water soleable ferilizer
Have seen you in another video. Bought 4 mid sized trays and seeded 4 diffrent types of sprouts. Just to get a feel for it and if I indeed have a green thumb or not. Haha. Thank you so much for bringing this into my awareness. I have never thought about this kind of stuff before, ever in my life. This seems amazing. Heathy. And maybe, who knows, if someone turns out to be interested in Sprouts without any chemicals... We'll see. Thank you. Much, much love.
My daughter and I are so grateful to have found you and microgreens...we both have chronic health issue and I think this will change our lives...thanks and we'll keep you posted!
Love this channel! I have been growing microgreens, for my own consumption, and I learned several tricks of the trade with this video! Thanks for sharing!
I'm starting to grow because of you Donny, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR RESOURCES. Not only is it fun but I'm trying to setup a stand to start selling my greens next to the farmers market so I can sell directly to consumer. :) Your videos are straight forward and helpful. Got any tips/advice for new comers to the field ?
you are very welcome. keep on growing and learning and if you want some extra info to dive into working directly with me, take my challenge!! www.onetrayaway.com/
I don't have the source on me, but, taken from a paper found on ncbi, the best way to make the porphyrin find in the chlorophyll more bio-available is by ingesting dark leafy greens with a good source of vitamin C. Think of peppers, strawberries etc. The vitamin C binds with the porphyrin making it more readily available for the body to absorb and use it for red blood cell production. Thanks for the video, I am looking to get started out here in California! Good work and congratulations on the growth and journey
Question----isn't "stacking" the trays the same as blackout? I use a cover with a weight, usually an upside down tray with a weight on it for 1st few days. However, I never see the roots coming through the bottom tray, I use the soil method.
As a new microgreens fan who doesn’t have any idea how to do it, love your instructions. Thank you for sharing! Could you please show us how to grow microgreens parsley? Nooooo idea and desperately need that info. Thxxxx
What do you do with all of the soil and cut-off stems/roots once you harvest? Is it all just composted, or can you get a second yield? Also, do you buy seeds or grow your own?
So do you use two trays from start to fininsh ? a shallow tray with holes to put dirt and seeds and use a shallow tray without holes for bottom watering or a deeper tray for bottom watering?
YAS, stack em and let em be. I think the key is to pre-moisten the soil...like days in advance in the bin before you use it. Then when you use it, you don't have to water it during germination until you have roots or uncover. Moist, not wet.
Hello, I have a question: What do you do with the dirt and roots after the cutting? Do you reuse the dirt an separate from the roots? Do you compose all the mix or do you throw it to the trash? Thanks!
Nice and clear explanation. Thank you. My question is, what do you do with the old soil, and how do you clean the trays for the next batch? Does it need to be sanitized? TIA
Very helpful I'm on day 10 of my 1st 3 trays we tried some tonight, my radish is about 3" tall but week my peas are just now sprouting and my sunflower tray was a little week some look ready to harvest and some are just now germinating , we tasted the sunflower and radish both tasted good but I'm not getting those nice full luscious trays
I am wondering if you’re just doing one tray and have a weight on the top of the tray then how do they push up on that weight? How with one weighted tray do you know if they’re ready for the light? Thanks and I love your channel!! Learning a lot!
What if you don’t need so much? Or need it more staggered over the weeks? How does the starting and stacking work? For my family and chickens I would only need one tray coming ready for harvest every 2-3 days. How could I plan out starting and stacking to better align with that? Also thank you for such an informative video! It is really helpful in all aspects that I need to think about and learn! ❤
Thank you for the video Donny, helpful info! I have question. What should I do with the cut microgreens and the left soil after harvesting? Is it OK if reuse it ? Will the microgreens grow again or shall I start the process again with sowing seeds in a fresh soil? Thanks
Another excellent video! I agree with not washing but I grow in compost - do the labels have to tell customers to wash before use? With sunflower how do you get the hulls off before packaging?
I’ve watched almost every one of your videos thank you for such great info! One of my only questions at this point is do you use the 2 or 4 foot lights? The link takes me to the 2 foot ones but it looked like you used the 4 foot in the videos. Thanks!
Thanks a lot Bob!! Quick little grow video to get people warmed up for the challenge where we really dive deep 🌱💚 Are you in May VIP? March was so much fun! Was great having you!
@@DonnyGreens It was a lot of fun and I learned a lot. I'd join May VIP but I've spent so much on supplies I have to cool it for a while. I would be honored if you comped me for goodwill. Just a thought.
I was growing other stuff😂but u jus put me own im gonna start growing micro greens today i jus order 10 trays i already got 2 5 by 5 huge lights so lets see how it goes amazing content
Im from the UK and microgreens here seem to be much more niche. I really want to start, but I wouldnt know where to sell other than farmers markets since most people dont know what they are.
Typically how long will they stay stacked up. I know each variety is probably a little different but in general how long before you unstack them and put them under lights? 3-4 days 4-5 days? Thanks for the video
Hi! When you bottom water, approximately how many cups of water are you spraying into the tray? I don’t have a hose long enough to reach my rack, so I use a measuring cup 😬
If you grow out of your basement like I've seen you do/how you got your start, do you have to get your basement certified or inspected in any sort of capacity?
I’ve been following Donny for about 2 years now. He filters. He has a whole house filter. One of his videos showing the property/farm setup includes him discussing this.
For lighting, what are your thoughts on UV grow lighting? I currently have a 4-arm set for my indoor seed pods that will soon be transferred to my outdoor garden boxes. Would/could they work for microgreens?
When stacking trays for germination do trays sit in a total dark? We have a greenhouse to grow our micro greens. So, maybe we do not start germination in the greenhouse. Thanks for your great video. I’ll buy your book, but was too excited to get started.
First we thank you very much and wish you more success and happy life Second please answer me from wher buy and deliver to tomr the microgreens seeds and all the equipment and soil used to plant microgreens Much thanks
If I'm only growing them for my family and have just one tray going at a time, then I'm not doing that stacking thing you talk about. In my case, do I cover that one tray with another tray (plus the paver weight) ?
Ok, so just to be clear, I DO create a dark environment for the tray, and then expose to light after they've sprouted a few inches. Correct? @@DonnyGreens
@DonnyGreens - dumb question! What happens with the soil after you use it for a tray? IE: you play a tray of broccoli, you do your thing and it grows, you harvest it, then what? Do you just compost the soil or do you reuse the soil?
I started some bean sprouts and they did come up, but I did not cut them I ate the whole plant is cutting off the roots necessary? Is that safe to do? Additionally I wasn't using any soil, is the process very different when not using soil?
and regarding the watering, if I only water it once at the beginning of the process, won't the soil (and seeds) dry out by day 3? I thought the seeds need to stay a little moist.
Love the video and plan on trying for the first time. I am not sure, but does the tray need to have drainage holes? Further in the video you mention bottom watering.
What is your favorite part of the growing process!? Mine is probably traymaking :)
Mine is watering
Harvesting!
Probably pulling them out of germination! It's like the big reveal to see if they've started growing well!
Learning
I thought you were shroud at first, and I was happy he got into a healthy hobby. Haha
Donny, my son is growing on a large scale in NC and he learned everything from you. He bought me a small J&C mini farm and taught me how to grow broccoli greens in my kitchen in Florida! I love this as a hobby and I'm getting healthier and happier because of you. Thank you!
Wow Shay thats so totally awesome. Thanks so much for letting me know it this comment. The joy news like this brings me is unimaginable. Thank you for being a supportive mother, your son is very lucky 🌱💚
Where did you purchase your j&c mini farm?
Dude! I’ve been doing this for 4 years. Awesome summary. I pretty much agree with everything you said minus across the globe. It’s a plane.
Much love, where are you growing!? I'm in NY on this side of the "plane"
@@DonnyGreens Colorado here. You were a big influence on me back in the day. Thank you! I continue to pass on the knowledge.
I do grow my sunnies and peas no medium, but they do amazingly well. Any of my “not perfect” crops go to my chickens. I’ve had to over grow, bc my techniques have been refined. The girls demand it now, plus their eggs are SO good!
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I'm looking into doing this in Los Angeles. I have like 15+ years of growing and hydro experience, but I'm just getting into Microgreens. Right now, I'm growing 4 trays of Broccoli on a shelf. Each tray is a different experiment. 6 days in, and they look beautiful, but I think I put too many seeds. I'm thinking of starting with broccoli, peas, and radish. It was one of Donny's videos that inspired me to look into it, thank you.
Awesome so glad to hear you have started growing. If you want to really dive in and master it, i'd love to have you in my next challenge starting July 1st! Check it out at onetrayaway.com
Thanks, I'm just a hobbyist and I've watched hours of videos on Microgreens. Most are very good but seriously this is singularly the best video of them all.
Haha sweet thank you!! Glad you liked it
This video answered all the questions I had.
I am on the cusp of doing this for real finally... Thank you for the virtual hand holding Donny.
awesome Wes, lets get you growing!! Join the next challenge here bro, would love to see you in there getting the support you need onetrayaway.com/
Just purchased a one acre property in Texas to start my micro greens journey. Just purchased your book and will be purchasing your course. Thank you for sharing so much with us.
Awesomeeee!! much love thank you for your support and for your comment. Im rooting for you!!
Donny, dude! I just discovered your channel after watching an interview with you. We think so much alike that I swear you're a brother from another mother :) I completely appreciate your style of teaching and I'm so excited that I'm so aligned with how you look at this business as a real benefit to peoples lives and actually believe in your products! (it's not just about profit). I'm a huge fan now and support what your doing 100% LOVE IT! Thank you!
much love sister!!! thanks for the comment!
Right back at cha brother from another mother @@DonnyGreens 🙌
hahaha you're awesome
This is the first time I've heard you address blackout. I've been watching a lot of your videos and you're, by far, my favorite. I've been wanting to do this for longer than you've been doing it. I'm finally pulling the trigger and starting my first rack and 10 trays in about a month.
To add, I'm going to start with Rambo radish and broccoli. Going to ease into sunflowers. Also, I'm in upstate NY. Near Lake Ontario.
Hell yeah get growing!! Much love 🌱💚
Nice, ive been in NY my whole life, huntington -> cuse. great varieties to start with
In about 20 minutes out from Syracuse. Near Oswego
Albany ny here, watched your entire catalog , starting with two treys to make sure I can i this, once I’m confident I’m hoping to get out there and start selling and expanding !
Donald! Pretty sure we were in religion class together growing up in Huntington! I'm teaching sustainability, Composting, and gardening in Colorado these days. This video popped up, and I thought you looked so familiar. It's awesome to see what you're doing and great to hear that work like this is happening on LI. Small world!
hahah EPICC!! I was totally doing religion at your house, how funny!! Love what you are up to, thats what its all about! We have some property now so we're starting to plant outside and compost and all that. Let's definitely link up next time you're on Long Island!! Hope you and your family are well 🌱💚
Thank you for this video. I am assembling my indoor growing station to supplement our diet due to cost and availability of healthy food lately. Your information will go a long way to keep my family healthy in these trying times.
awesome love to hear that !!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your research and experience for free. I know these videos take a lot of time to shoot and edit. Just super grateful! ♥️
Much love, grateful for your comment 🌱💚
thanks for the low cost trays i was looking for them i want to start my own business
and yes your summer garden you need to fertilize them at least 3 times and if the leaves are yellow give them a water soleable ferilizer
Curious why you linked us to the pinkish barrina lights instead of the white?
they are labelled as full spectrum grow lights, thats all
Have seen you in another video. Bought 4 mid sized trays and seeded 4 diffrent types of sprouts. Just to get a feel for it and if I indeed have a green thumb or not. Haha. Thank you so much for bringing this into my awareness. I have never thought about this kind of stuff before, ever in my life. This seems amazing. Heathy. And maybe, who knows, if someone turns out to be interested in Sprouts without any chemicals... We'll see. Thank you. Much, much love.
Really appreciate your clear and concise videos. You obviously know your stuff, and it’s generous of you to pass on your knowledge. Many thanks.
much love thank you
My daughter and I are so grateful to have found you and microgreens...we both have chronic health issue and I think this will change our lives...thanks and we'll keep you posted!
awesome definitely keep me posted, wishing you the BEST
how many times can you reuse the soil? Thanks for the thoughtful content!
Love this channel! I have been growing microgreens, for my own consumption, and I learned several tricks of the trade with this video! Thanks for sharing!
Awesome, glad you liked it!
I'm starting to grow because of you Donny, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR RESOURCES. Not only is it fun but I'm trying to setup a stand to start selling my greens next to the farmers market so I can sell directly to consumer. :) Your videos are straight forward and helpful. Got any tips/advice for new comers to the field ?
they wont let u on the market?
you are very welcome. keep on growing and learning and if you want some extra info to dive into working directly with me, take my challenge!! www.onetrayaway.com/
Hi Donny, I am learning from you to start my microgreens business. Should I soak the seeds for 12-18 hours ? Pl guide
I don't have the source on me, but, taken from a paper found on ncbi, the best way to make the porphyrin find in the chlorophyll more bio-available is by ingesting dark leafy greens with a good source of vitamin C. Think of peppers, strawberries etc. The vitamin C binds with the porphyrin making it more readily available for the body to absorb and use it for red blood cell production.
Thanks for the video, I am looking to get started out here in California!
Good work and congratulations on the growth and journey
thanks for the health tip!!! much love
Fully explained gonna give it a go thank you
Awesome, enjoy growing, have fun with it!!
Hey Donny! Love your videos. I'm a college student and I'm thinking I might have to hop on board the microgreen train! Thanks for your videos!
Love to hear it!! Get growing!! Would love to see you in my next challenge: onetrayaway.com/
Question----isn't "stacking" the trays the same as blackout? I use a cover with a weight, usually an upside down tray with a weight on it for 1st few days. However, I never see the roots coming through the bottom tray, I use the soil method.
Thanks for the cool video can i ask if i could i use coco coir
As a new microgreens fan who doesn’t have any idea how to do it, love your instructions. Thank you for sharing! Could you please show us how to grow microgreens parsley? Nooooo idea and desperately need that info. Thxxxx
You are very welcome!! Sorry i dont grow parsley
Where do you buy the seeds? Thanks for your guidance !
You can find links to all the seeds, supplies and equipment I use in the descriptions of my TH-cam videos!
What do you do with all of the soil and cut-off stems/roots once you harvest? Is it all just composted, or can you get a second yield? Also, do you buy seeds or grow your own?
Hi Donny, do you know where I can get stainless steel stackable trays like you use?
So do you use two trays from start to fininsh ? a shallow tray with holes to put dirt and seeds and use a shallow tray without holes for bottom watering or a deeper tray for bottom watering?
one inside the other
Thanks for the information
No problem!
What is the best humidity % and consistent temperature?
What size light do you use??
Heck yeah I love all this info! Thanks Donny
No problem! Glad you're liking it
This so super awesome!! Blessings and Thanks!!!!
I just started 3 days ago... I'm excited to see if I can get my greens to grow
woop woop!! if you need assistance, definitely join the challenge at onetrayaway.com/
It’s good to see you making regular videos again Donnie! When it comes to microgreens you da man 👍
🌱💚💚💚
Donny is coco core a medium that can be used?
I have seen a number of people use it
YAS, stack em and let em be. I think the key is to pre-moisten the soil...like days in advance in the bin before you use it. Then when you use it, you don't have to water it during germination until you have roots or uncover. Moist, not wet.
I like watering when making the tray better, but thats me!
Love this man! Great info
much love!!
Hello, I have a question: What do you do with the dirt and roots after the cutting? Do you reuse the dirt an separate from the roots? Do you compose all the mix or do you throw it to the trash?
Thanks!
i compost in my backyard and turn the compost into food that i grow outside
Nice and clear explanation. Thank you.
My question is, what do you do with the old soil, and how do you clean the trays for the next batch? Does it need to be sanitized? TIA
I compost the used stuff yeah. I have a video on cleaning and sanitizing trays! Check it out!
Exactly the video I was looking for! 🌱👌🌻Really enjoy all your videos! 😊 Thank you!
Much love 🌱💚
Thoughts on bottom watering before filling with soil?
Very helpful I'm on day 10 of my 1st 3 trays we tried some tonight, my radish is about 3" tall but week my peas are just now sprouting and my sunflower tray was a little week some look ready to harvest and some are just now germinating , we tasted the sunflower and radish both tasted good but I'm not getting those nice full luscious trays
need good lighting,use the same ones he uses
I am wondering if you’re just doing one tray and have a weight on the top of the tray then how do they push up on that weight? How with one weighted tray do you know if they’re ready for the light? Thanks and I love your channel!! Learning a lot!
After you harvest the microgreens, do you wait for them to regrow ? or you just have to replant another tray ? Thank you for your response
replant again
Hi, what about adding 2 cups of water to the bottom tray for the germination process instead of watering it from the top ?
typically you top water for germ. the seeds need it
What if you don’t need so much? Or need it more staggered over the weeks? How does the starting and stacking work? For my family and chickens I would only need one tray coming ready for harvest every 2-3 days. How could I plan out starting and stacking to better align with that? Also thank you for such an informative video! It is really helpful in all aspects that I need to think about and learn! ❤
if you need trays every 2-3 days, you would simply start trays every 2-3 days!
Thank you for the video Donny, helpful info! I have question. What should I do with the cut microgreens and the left soil after harvesting? Is it OK if reuse it ? Will the microgreens grow again or shall I start the process again with sowing seeds in a fresh soil? Thanks
With what we now know about plastic, specifically black plastic, is there another tray you can recommend that is not made of toxic materials?
My first thought is obviously glass but would that present a problem with drainage or airflow?
Hi. What happens with the soil/medium and roots in the tray after harvesting? Is it reusable, or you just trow this away? Tnx.
How long do they germinate for
Another excellent video! I agree with not washing but I grow in compost - do the labels have to tell customers to wash before use? With sunflower how do you get the hulls off before packaging?
Thanks for doing another great video, Donny! Looking forward to growing more!
🌱💚 you are very welcome, thanks for your comment!
Hey Donnie, could you please do a video on how to grow a microgreens tray of cilantro and arugula? Cheers.
yes i should do that asap
Approximately how many trays to get out of one bale of soil? Thank you.
about 60
@@DonnyGreens Thank you very much.
what do you do with the grow medium and cut down root systems left in the tray after harvest
i compost in the back yard and then use it for outdoor veg
I’ve watched almost every one of your videos thank you for such great info! One of my only questions at this point is do you use the 2 or 4 foot lights? The link takes me to the 2 foot ones but it looked like you used the 4 foot in the videos. Thanks!
I had the same question 😮
Hi bro , can you please tell the artificial light specification required ??
You can find links to all the seeds, supplies and equipment I use in the descriptions of my TH-cam videos!
Great video.. Once you harvest the greens, do they regrow? Also do you reuse the soil after harvest?
No you use a new fresh growing medium each time. Some regrow like peas and wheatgrass but the quality isnt as good
What is the average harvest weight for potting mix vs no growing medium?
Broccoli, sunflower, etc?
depends on variety and the mediums. Everyones grow space will give different results as well. Jump in and start growing to see what you can grow!
How much do you harvest per tray on average? Looks awesome!
Do the lights stay on 24/7 or how many hours per day?
I do 12/12
I’m excited to have found your channel! Can’t wait to dive into this world!
Hell yeah!!! Welcome!!
Great vid Donny. I love it.
Thanks a lot Bob!! Quick little grow video to get people warmed up for the challenge where we really dive deep 🌱💚 Are you in May VIP? March was so much fun! Was great having you!
@@DonnyGreens It was a lot of fun and I learned a lot. I'd join May VIP but I've spent so much on supplies I have to cool it for a while. I would be honored if you comped me for goodwill. Just a thought.
All good Bob, ill be running these challenges every other month so feel free to join in on any of them!
Is fox farm potting soil high quality enough to do this?
that stuff is super high quality, you dont even need something that great! just a high quality potting mix will do but sure you can try with that
I was growing other stuff😂but u jus put me own im gonna start growing micro greens today i jus order 10 trays i already got 2 5 by 5 huge lights so lets see how it goes amazing content
haha awesomee and thank you!! Makin the switch hahah 🌳 -> 🌱
Im from the UK and microgreens here seem to be much more niche.
I really want to start, but I wouldnt know where to sell other than farmers markets since most people dont know what they are.
Start at farmers markets and recruit people into weekly delivery customers, thats what I did!
How are these plants able to grow tall without blackout??
Lettem grow and dont blast them with too much light
Typically how long will they stay stacked up. I know each variety is probably a little different but in general how long before you unstack them and put them under lights? 3-4 days 4-5 days? Thanks for the video
about 3 days stacked for soil and 5 for grow mat
Hi! When you bottom water, approximately how many cups of water are you spraying into the tray? I don’t have a hose long enough to reach my rack, so I use a measuring cup 😬
I dont measure it, i do it by feel. Experiment, that way you will figure out what works best for you!
If you grow out of your basement like I've seen you do/how you got your start, do you have to get your basement certified or inspected in any sort of capacity?
you can check with your local department of agriculture
Are you using regular city water? Or do you filter it?
I’ve been following Donny for about 2 years now. He filters. He has a whole house filter. One of his videos showing the property/farm setup includes him discussing this.
Yessir ^ what he said :)
I appreciate you generous share.
Thank you for your infformative video! Can you tell me what kind of peas are good for pea shoots? I like the larger shoots for stir frying.
dun pea and speckled pea will be good!
you use 2 trays in 1 group right? like 1 with holes and the bottom dont have?
For lighting, what are your thoughts on UV grow lighting? I currently have a 4-arm set for my indoor seed pods that will soon be transferred to my outdoor garden boxes. Would/could they work for microgreens?
try them out!
Very informative! Do you reuse the soil after harvesting?
nope, gets composted in the back yard!
Question, the potting mix you use is too expensive for my home use, are there any affordable alternatives you recommend?
use a high quality growing mix or even a grow mat. my microgreens challenge focuses on growing at home. check it out here: www.onetrayaway.com/
Hi Donny, how much weight do you put on top of the top tray during germination?
I use a paving stone. They are about 14lbs
@@DonnyGreens Thank you!
no problem!
When stacking trays for germination do trays sit in a total dark? We have a greenhouse to grow our micro greens. So, maybe we do not start germination in the greenhouse. Thanks for your great video. I’ll buy your book, but was too excited to get started.
They sit stacked so yes they are in the dark
Thank you for taking the time to help others. You are truly appreciated! Salute from Silicon Valley 🫡
First we thank you very much and wish you more success and happy life
Second please answer me from wher buy and deliver to tomr the microgreens seeds and all the equipment and soil used to plant microgreens
Much thanks
You can find links to all the seeds, supplies and equipment I use in the descriptions of my TH-cam videos!
What is the most economical way of purchasing seeds and different varieties?
And of course where?
in bulk. You can find links to all the seeds, supplies and equipment I use in the descriptions of my TH-cam videos!
Donny I’m a Newbie- how do I set up lights and manage the cables? Thank you!
check out my videos on setting up your rack
If I'm only growing them for my family and have just one tray going at a time, then I'm not doing that stacking thing you talk about. In my case, do I cover that one tray with another tray (plus the paver weight) ?
Yes exactly
Ok, so just to be clear, I DO create a dark environment for the tray, and then expose to light after they've sprouted a few inches. Correct? @@DonnyGreens
yes exactly. But since there is a tray on top, it doesnt need to be super dark in the surrounding area
@DonnyGreens - dumb question! What happens with the soil after you use it for a tray? IE: you play a tray of broccoli, you do your thing and it grows, you harvest it, then what? Do you just compost the soil or do you reuse the soil?
compost it, yerp!
What are the pros/cons of trays with/without holes?
its not a pros cons. they literally are used together
Thanks, Donny, that was so helpful...
You are very welcome!
Donny Green What about Hydroponics would you suggest that?
Try it out and see if it works for you!
Can you elaborate what temp and humidity you have the room set at?
i have a video on climate, check it out. 70F 40%-60%
Do you mind sharing how you get your beautiful labels?
Im in a 3 bedroom apartment with a patio can I do this?
Absolutely!! Join the challenge, i'll teach you exactly how!! onetrayaway.com/
I have vermicompost, from roughly sieved to finely sieved can i use it
I started some bean sprouts and they did come up, but I did not cut them I ate the whole plant is cutting off the roots necessary? Is that safe to do?
Additionally I wasn't using any soil, is the process very different when not using soil?
mung beans are for sprouting, not mmicrogreens
what kind of lights you have used
You can find links to all the seeds, supplies and equipment I use in the descriptions of my TH-cam videos!
Hello, thanks for the knowledge!! Just wondering have you measured how much you water the trays? (For both germination and after)
i dont measure, no. experiment and learn!
and regarding the watering, if I only water it once at the beginning of the process, won't the soil (and seeds) dry out by day 3? I thought the seeds need to stay a little moist.
No they wont dry out. You have them stacked. Have you taken my challenge yet? I think it will really help you to learn the process!
Love the video and plan on trying for the first time. I am not sure, but does the tray need to have drainage holes? Further in the video you mention bottom watering.
you use both