How to Grow Sunflower Microgreens | Full Walkthrough with TIPS & TRICKS | On The Grow
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- 🌻 This is our comprehensive step-by-step guide for growing Black Oil Sunflower Microgreens! This video is packed with invaluable Tips & Tricks to ensure your success. Sunflower microgreens are incredibly popular, but they can pose challenges. Over the years, we've learned that adjusting grow methods for different seed batches is often necessary. In this tutorial, we demonstrate the complete process, from seeding to harvest, using Coco coir as the growing medium. While we've since discovered a no-soak method, where seeds are planted directly, it's important to note that soaking may still be needed for easy hull shedding. Check out our other videos for more on the no-soak method. Let's dive into the world of vibrant Black Oil Sunflower Microgreens! 🌱✅
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hey i tested something and got nice results: when u grow sunflowers like u grow ur popcorn greens (aka no light at all) they sorta maintain more of their nutty/sweet sunflowerseed taste when they reach day 7/8/9 - they also buildup less tanins it seems (that stuff that sticks to ur teeth/tongue and is unpleasant) 😊
Yes!! Sunflower Blondies! We were going to do a video on those last year and never got around to it... we will have to give this a shot this week! Thank you for the suggestion and sharing your results!
I'll have to try this thanks for the input 🙂🙏
@@piercec5688 they actually made a video about them somewhat recently
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Glad Britta found her place and passion within the microgreens Community.
This video and others produced by this young lady and her partner are all you need to know to grow microgreens.
All the others out there miss important steps in their presentation, but not this team. They nail it every time! Thank you.
Great work, you 2 are great and I wish you great things. Even though you make money I know you do it for the passion an health factor Since I went natural and left today's food I've lost 100lbs and saved my life.
That’s incredible Jon!! We do it because we love helping others find the means to grow for themselves either for personal reasons or business! So amazing the weight you’ve dropped… seriously awesome to be able to tackle that challenge! We wish you continued great health!! 🤗🌱🌱
Such a thorough description of each stage of the process. Thankyou!
Thank you so much for your "Full Walk-throughs" with the microgreens! I am on Day 3 with my Sunflower seeds on top of Coco Coir in a Sprouting Tray, and they look just like yours!! (I soaked them for 8 hours, and am using the hydrogen peroxide spray on them.) I'm excited to try these for the first time in the next week!!
It's now day 4, & I've got them in Blackout for 2 days! The lights come out tomorrow!! Exciting!!
So, are you hooked on sunflower microgreens yet? Have you tried them dipped in chocolate yet? We also have more recipes coming in our first cookbook to be ready very soon! 😀 Joanne Donovan Again...we really benefit from your support and nice compliments!!! Have you visited our newest website...
www.onthegrow.net ...we are so proud of the help it provides!!!
Joanne Donovan Have you signed up for our Master Class yet? Please get ready to take advantage of all the information we've assembled for you!!! 😉Joanne Donovan 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!!
I have been using colloidal silver in my spray. The research on it is amazing.
Another very informative video. Thank you! I've been growing sunflower greens for quite a while - love their nutty flavor - and still learned a few tricks. I especially noted how you just mist the bottom tray while in the blackout period instead of adding water. Keep up the great work.
Thank you so much for the continued support Thomas!! We really appreciate it and we are happy to hear this was helpful!
I love you guys. You have very competent business acumen and your transparency is inspiring
Thank you so much for the support Nick! That really means a lot to us! We do our best to help everyone get started with this!
@@OnTheGrow have you guys been successful moving your business online given lockdowns in certain states? Will farmers markets happen this year? And if they do what advice do you have for being successful at those? I have a strong sales background but have no idea how to register at a farmers market or what the culture will be like. Id like to make a good first impression! If you have any practical advice for me, itd be greatly appreciated. Ill keep sharing your videos!
You're amazing! I'm learning a lot, hope one day I'll be able to make my own micro greens. Many many thanks for your generosity.
Thank you so much for the support! They are so much fun to grow and addictive once you taste them!
Thanks for taking time to make this video, I found it both informative and well-paced!
Thank you so much for the support Frank! We really appreciate it!
I must have watched dozens of videos on growing microgreens and CJ and Mandi are my favorites and I think they are great. Very informing and great video quality. Many thanks to them both.
We really appreciate you saying that! We’ve done our best to have a good time and share everything we can about growing! We’re finally back to making content, so you’ll be seeing our faces more!
Hi, thank you for the great video! I folow the channel since last november and I’m growing sunflowers since last month. I took some samples to a restourant and now I have an order of 1kg of sunflower Microgreens a day!
Absolutely i’m going to use this guide to improuve my harvast.
Thank you so much for the support Gustavo, we really appreciate it! That's amazing!! Glad to hear of your success! That's amazing, Congratulations!
Thanks for explaining your process again in clear details.
Rob
😃 No problem Rob, thank you for watching!
Thank You so much. You are so unselfish. Hope You prosper 100 fold
Best video I've seen on growing microgreens. Very informative and pleasant to watch. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to viewing more of your videos. 💯👍
I always enjoy watching your videos about microgreens. Thanks for sharing
💚Thank you for watching Jay Reyes!!! 😄 Glad you enjoyed it!
Wished I watched this before starting my Sunflower tray yesterday :)
Excited to hear yours turn out!! 🤗🌱🌱
Like that seed hulls brushing trick.
It works really well for the stubborn ones! It’s best to get them off during germination just using the weight, but the brushing is a great tool! 🤗🌱🌱
Thanks for the video guys! The new intro is pretty cool . I just finished my sunflower yesterday, it came out to almost the exact grams as yours . Good job guys, please keep it going.
Thank you for watching 😀
We're happy with our new intro, its simple and shows our grow space. That's awesome, it always feels good whenever you get a good harvest weight. Will have some more full walk-through videos coming very soon!
I love your videos. You guys provide such great detail and easy to follow instructions. Thank you; getting near my first harvest!
😊Jonathan Darling Have you signed up for our Master Class yet? Please get ready to take advantage of all the information we've assembled for you!!! You will be hooked after your first harvest! let us also help you with recipes for your crops in our new cookbook coming very soon!
I enjoy your video's, they are explained in detailed, self explanatory and easy to do. This is what maked your video's more likable.
🙂Thank you so much for the Feedback Arvind Thakore! We appreciate your support!
🙂We hope very soon to publish our efforts in a book...between all sources we hope we get you growing and eating health!!!
My very favorite greens for three decades !!!
Thank you so much for the support skyval!! We are going to be making new content soon! 😄Check out our Chocolate Dipped Sunflowers and other ways to enjoy micro-crops!!!🙂
@@OnTheGrow YAY !!!
Thank you so much for the support skyval!! We are going to be making new content soon! 😄
Stay excited my friend for ways to love your veggies!!!🙂
Very instructive. Thank you. What happens to the coconut growth-media afterwards?
Wow!! Such a sweet instructor!! I like you. 😍
Do you have a video for other microgreen types?
If not, please do for another microgreen. 🙏
Very informative video! You guys are very thorough in your delivery. We've been researching microgreens for over a year now, and this virus has given me the inspiration to just get started. Our first round of sunnys turned moldy in 2 days. I think it was due to over soaking, over watering, and maybe too many seeds sown.. thanks much for the example.
Thank you for another great video. With regard to the trays, is the middle green tray a different grade or material? I've read comments from others, not here, about chemicals from trays leaching into the product. Thanks again for the time you take to share your knowledge with us!
Thank you so much for the support! It is the same material which is a PP (Polypropylene plastic). PP is generally a pretty safe option and doesn't leech like a PVC or something would. Technically most leeching occurs when plastics are subjected to high heat or high UV radiation. We don't really let them get either in this space because our lights don't put off a lot of UV and the temperature is controlled. Growing outdoors would be slightly more concerning though and I wish that there were more non-plastic growing options for that. Hope that helps!
Thank you! Step by step info for a perfect grow :)
Thank you so much for the support Brent! It turned out pretty great for being a new batch of seed!
This was so insanely informative and definitely was the easiest to follow. I love how you went start to finish all the way. Talk about stress relief. Love y’all for this!
Good stuff. Love the Tats
I noticed you soaked your seeds in water that you ph balanced. But when you watered, you watered from the hose. Is it ok that the ph level from the hose is higher for watering? Thanks for the videos - well done!
Thank you so much for the support! You are correct that we pH soak (5.5pH) then water with the 8.0pH filtered water. We were having trouble with soaking in our regular 8.0pH water, so we tried dropping it to the nutrient pH levels and we found that we got slightly better germination... so we stuck with it!
Super-detailed and useful manual! Enjoyed anlot! Thanks guys.
Thank you for watching! 🥳
On The Grow But what about Ocean Solution? Could you please give a link or some info about it? Thanks!
Thanks!!! Great teaching
💚Thank you so much for the support GERARDO RODRIGUEZ!! We are going to be making new content soon! 😄 Please view the entire series of "How To Grow...Microgreens" until you know your favorites!!!
Your videos are awesome. Thanks guys.
Thank you so much for the support Jed!! We really appreciate it!
Wonderful and helpful video thank you very much. You are such a good presenter.
Q: Why do you adjust the pH of the water for the soak time but use tap water from your hose for the rest of the watering?
We’ve just found through quite a few tests that it works better that way! We always encourage people to experiment themselves... Try soaking some in non-pH balanced water and then some soaked in the pH balanced water and see how it works for you!
Another great video guys! I love that you did a full walk-thru to show the process from start to finish. I was experimenting with coco coir alone as you did in this video and found that it dried out and needed to be watered 2x a day like you showed. Another grower told me he added perlite to his coco to help retain water in the medium and now I only have to water it once a day. Have you guys done an experiment with a coco & perlite medium combo?
Thank you so much! It's been fun doing the full walk-through videos.
That's a good suggestion! We have not tried that yet, But we have on our list to try perlite to grow microgreens so we should be trying that soon. Will write this down as well 😀
Vermeculite vs Perlite. I thought one added to moisture retention, while the latter added to aeration? Those two are tricky to characterize, I just learned how to pronounce them!
Arnold Natürlich Yes you’re correct. They both have different uses. In this case a combo of coco and perlite woks much better than coco & vermiculite. A lot of growers with much much more experience than me are very successful with using coco & perlite so I just follow their lead 😊
@@ClownfishDepot I see, yep, loads of success stories to follow, a pioneer need not apply in this field! I mix soil & perlite, but I have blocks of coir to try out at some point and plan to mix perlite into that too. I have a fat bag of vermeculite, but I'm too green to have a use for it yet.
@@brianandlynphilippines I use fine grade Vermiculite as a top dressing on Cilantro, Swiss Chard, and Beets. It really works very well to help germination and also to get rid of the seed hulls.
You are a really great help.
ULTRAVIOLET VS MOLD: I'm going to test pairing the H2O2 spray with 10 sec of low intensity disinfecting ultraviolet light (2w of UV-C), each time I water during blackout ... then I'll use the UV-C for spot treating during light.
I'll let you know how it goes. I snagged the portable cordless LED black light on amazon ($20 discounted 85% to $3), and this seems like a practical use.
Looks beautiful
Fantastic video! Thanks for making it!
appreciate the well delivered and concise video's.... It's mentioned in the video that there are 6 shelf layers with a total of 18 trays, but can't you really fit 4 trays per shelf. One of your shelfs has 4 trays. total 24 trays.
Thanks for the video! I'm doing a microgreens project with kids and we were wondering how long the sunflower sprouts stay fresh after you cut them.
Thanks for an interesting and effective video .
Thank you so much for the support! We are happy that you found it useful!
Thanks guys. Welcome back I miss you a lot.
Great video also because even if I already have done tons of sunflower I just learned how to get better on my procedure. I was just scared of having the seeds too wet on the first stage so I did not myst water every day.
Is there any reason why you myst first with tap water and then again with antifungal? Why not going directly with antifungal?
Hello Ivan, we missed making the videos! Great question! There are growers who will mist them only with the antifungal and it works really great! This is just one way that we like to do it and really as long as they have moisture, they will germinate well. We just don't like using the antifungal for watering because it takes a lot longer... so we will use the hose for the 95% watering and just quickly top it with the antifungal!
:) siete i migliori!!!
@@iomirko Grazie! :)
You said that your seeds came from True Leaf. Please tell me if they were the Black oil large or small. It makes a huge difference, since the large are almost twice the size. Thanks!
Thank you for such great videos. I so appreciate it. Is there a criteria for when to soak seeds. This is the first video of yours where I see you soaking the seeds.
Nice video. Straight foward.
Thanks guys!
Thank you for the support Brian!
Excellent video as always, thanks!
Thank you for the support!! 😀
Soaking my sunflower seeds now for 8 hours. Thanks for the instructions and experience! Have y'all grown lentil microgreens? They area a bit bitter by themselves but on a sandwich or mixed into a rice/lentil/quinoa and protein dish they add yummy depth.
We have not yet grown Lentils but it is on our list to try out! Excited to hear they taste really good!! We will have to get that growing soon! Thanks for sharing and your continued support!
Lentils are my favorites! I find green lentils work best!
Great efforts. God bless.
Thank you so much for the support Sharad!
Thanks for the info! I'm trying your method and comparing it to mine.
Excited to hear the results! We have noticed that each batch of sunflowers will vary in their preference on germination.
Thank you. Just ordered seeds but I don't have the set-up yet. I'll try the grow bag method. Or mason jar. Just can't wait to taste these.
What did you choose to start with? You really can grow them on pretty much anything using our same steps for each crop! Start a new batch after each harvest or stagger every 4 days or so, depending on what you like and it's grow times!
Thanks for sharing this great video, well presented
Do you have indication for - how many Grams of seeds per tray with some other microleaves like: alfalfa, Kyle wheat etc.
Thanks
Thank you!!, Honestly not sure. Usually when we grow sunflower we grow them alone because the seed hulls get everywhere and link to decay!
Hi i am from india - Tamil nadu -Coimbatore and a colg student
Thank you so much for doing this video this helps me a lot and I just finished trying flax and now going to try sunflower. I would like to know how the ph effects the sprouting and what is the difference in harvesting them before and after the growth of their first leaf??? Thank you
Once again you have provided a very informative and entertaining video. ICan you explain why you use Ph water only in the soak process? You mention filtered water in the anti-fungal spray mix. Is this just normal tap water with a higher Ph? Also, is there a difference between the normal 3% hydrogen peroxide and the food grade?
Thank you so much for your support! We no longer pH balance our soaks. We are going to make an updated video on how to grow sunflower microgreens! We pH balanced in the past to help with the germination rates... As for the difference between regular and food-grade H2O2, food-grade does not have any binders in it.
Hi - may I know the concentration of the "food grade" hydrogen peroxide that you are using? Your video shows "2 tbsp per 1 litre of water" - is the tea spoon of H2O2 at 35% concentration or 3% concentration? Thks.
Love your channel. Thanks guys
Very helpful/educational/
Great video! So if I understood correctly, you pH balanced the water you used for soaking, but then just misted with tap water. I take it you have found it's not so important to water with that all the way through? And how about once you started bottom watering - do you pH balance that? And on day 8, all of the hulls were mysteriously gone - many must have come off in your evening brushing - is that typical?
We’ve simplified it a bit, we no longer pH soak, it was only that batch of seed that needed it. When we bottom water with nutrients, it is always pH balanced to 5.8. It depends on the seed batch for ease of hull removal. Some batches are super easy like this one, others take a lot more work. It’s best to get them off during germination and brush daily to knock off.
Awesome and thank you to you both
I've been growing a variety of microgreens for a while now but it's just for immediate family or we barter with friends for some real eggs. LOL! I haven't grown my black oil sunflower seeds this way and I find it interesting. They really shot up over those last 48 hours. I don't think I caught why you use the brick in the video. I assume this is to keep the seed in direct contact with the moist growing medium and to help them take root. I push my seeds down into growing medium and the spray them. I black them out and check on them daily since it doesn't take much time. I water the same as you. The food grade hydrogen peroxide (use the same as you) is a must even if one is growing in sterile medium. I use coir. I also use the same lights, but I have 4 bulbs 4' 6500k bulb per tray. I mix them all together and make smoothies or used in salads. Sunflower, peas, and wheatgrass are my favorites. I've grown many but I'm having issues with the oregano. Thanks for the video.
How do you manage your food grade peroxyde which is very unstable ?
@@枝実子鍋谷 It has a shelf like of 3 years if unopened. Once opened, it begins to breakdown faster. I keep it stored in the original container in a cool area where I grow microgreens. I dilute it with water and spray on the medium to keep the mold away. It works very well and doesn't harm the plants. It keeps it sterile. I've grown countless trays over the past year, so I go through hydrogen peroxide fairly quick. Also, I use it for minor cuts.
So helpful! Thank you so much!
Thank you for the support! We're glad you enjoyed the video!!
very nice
Thank you 🤗🌱🌱
curious why you opt for top watering rather than bottom watering (during the blackout stage)
Very good
Great video ❤it!!!! Do you have a beginner’s video? From start to finish, the set up with what type of lighting etc? I know there’s other videos online but I was just curious if you had any? Do you have a link for the nutes?
Your video was great 👍
Thank you so much for the support!!
Thank you!
Thank you for watching Nancy Lafferty!!! 😄 Glad you enjoyed it! 😉Nancy Lafferty Would you Be~Leaf we're actively working on tasty recipes that will highlight those Sunflowers and various flavors of your favorite microgreens in surprising ways...Not just a garnish...yum!!
Beautiful aprouts.
You need to calibrate the ph pen. when its calibrated it will have a check mark on the screen, lower right side . Good luck
Thanks for the suggestion!
Do you use the antifungal spray with all your seeds, or just the ones you soaked prior?
Hi. Thanks so much for all the information. I am starting to grow microgreens for my family and also thinking of starting a business. Since the pandemic, my income has been greatly reduced. I have a few trays of the green sprouting trays bought from amazon, also a few of the very cheap black 10x20. What do you recommend I start with? I have seen many of your videos and you use sturdy 10x20 trays. Also as far as the growth medium, what do you recommend? I live in Puerto Rico and it is usually very hot and humid. I am doing this in an apartment. I really appreciate all that both have been doing.
May I suggest that when you do the taste test, you describe it's taste for you...like nutty, spicy, hot , earthy, maybe combinations or something else.
In regard to the 3% Hydrogen Peroxide, do you know if it degrades when left in light. I know most HP is in a brown or solid colored container to stop degradation from light. Do you simply mix with the 2 tablespoons of water and leave in spray bottle for later use or do you have to make a new mix for every use? By the way you guys are just fantastic in explaining everything and so grateful for you to share your knowledge. Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Usually will keep ours in a black spray bottle to keep it form degrading. A good suggestion is using Black Plasti Dip to blackout the outside of a spray bottle! We just mix ours and use it until its out, then we make more. We really appreciate the kind words and for you supporting us! 🥳
Looks clean and luscious they say the black oil sunflower is not as crunchy and tasty as the other sunflower microgreens do u find that to be the case ?
This video was amazing and I'm totally inspired to grow our own microgreens RIGHT NOW! Is there any risk growing them way you did indoors in comparison to sprouts? Is it possible to grow sunflower microgreens (or any microgreens) outside for someone who doesn't have your type of equipment? Thank you for this video!!!
We're so excited to hear that you want to grow! They are so easy to grow and not nearly as risky as sprouts. Sprouts are generally in a really dark and humid environment for their entire life. Microgreens, however, are introduced to the light and airflow which keeps most risk of disease/pathogens low. You can absolutely grow them outside, but choose somewhere that only gets half a day's sun or less. Too much sun can make the crop bitter and too woody. We like to grow ours where it gets the evening sun only (about 3-6 hours). You can also place in direct sun and cover with a shade cloth. We will do some videos on outdoor growing!
On The Grow Excellent!! Thank you so much!!!! 💜💜💜
Another great informative video! Have you tried growing sorrels?
Thank you so much for the support!! We are currently experimenting with Red-Veined Sorrel and it is very slow growing and challening to get great germination with... We are getting closer though... Just have to be incredibly patient it seems.
You’re very welcome! I found your channel last week and have been looking at your older videos. Will there be a future video of Red-Veined Sorrel? It’ll be interesting to see your results.
@@nomargat77 yes! We just got our Red-Veined Sorrel in a few days ago, so after we run a few tests and get some good consistent grows from it, I'm sure will share our results!
Like your video 👍 which sunflower seeds to use for micro greens
Thank you! Here's a link to them www.trueleafmarket.com/products/sunflower-sprouting-black-oil-organic-seeds?variant=38494671112
Hi, great video series! In the spreadsheet on your website it says no soaking for sunflowers...which is the more up-to-date recommendation, no soak or an eight-hour soak?
Can you give 2 cups of water just once a day? Is it okay to use bottom water fertilizer with every feeding?
What strength peroxide are you using 2 tbsps of in a litre of water? 3%? 12%?
Many many many thanks! :D
Also: I've been having bad germination rates - it may be I've soaked them for too long but my temps are 23degC (74F) is this too warm?
Thanks from UK!
We are using the 3% with great results so far! 74F is actually great for sunflowers... Our average temperature has been dropping in our grow space because of winter and we have had slower germination on our sunflowers because of that... At 75-80F in summer is when they grew the best and now at 67-73F they are germinating and growing a little slower.
@@OnTheGrow bLIMEY yah ive been spraying 3% peroxide whenever I spot mold, leave for a minute then rinse off a bit - ill try your 2tbsp tp 1L diluted pre-treatment technique - thanks for sharing! :D
@@davedave8677 No problem at all!! 😁 Thank you for watching!
Loving these videos!! When in black out, do the seeds go back under lights? Seems odd to put under lights unless temperature/ heat needed. Sorry...i cant see the shelf clearly thru the video. To light or not to light....that is the question. Thanks in advance n time to set up my home re microgreens xx
do you cut and regrow from the leftover ? cut and come again?
Nice enclosed trailer setup do you have a skylight installed on roof to let natural light in.
No, but I wanted to do that. The issue is that I wanted to do lots of experiments so I opted for the fully enclosed to reduce as many factors as possible from having an effect on the tests.
I thought about a enclosed trailer as a green house for my starter plants I have never grow microgreens I will be trying to soon.
When sprouting seeds for culinary use, I've gotten great germination and eliminated mold by adding a few drops of peroxide. Have you tried this? Would it work for microgreens?
Do you have the occasional issue with fungus gnats? Great video thanks for all the helpful information.
Yeah we do! It is pretty rare but it happens. We have a standard bug zapper that we will turn on overnight if we notice any and that usually takes care of the problem. Good airflow and making sure that you’re not overwatering really helps to keep them at bay too.
Thank you so much for the support! We really appreciate John!
If you rehydrate your coco coir with boiling water it should take care of problem
I just watched your video...thank you. So far as being able to purchase the products, I cannot get the h202, or the ph down that you show in your video...is there anywhere else I can purchase them? I JUST started the sunflowers for the second time...moldy again...frustrating...then saw this and would like to try it
very complete tutorial! thanks a lot.
which temperature do you use?
Thank you for the support! 75F-80F is best for Sunflowers!
Thank you for this educational video can this be used like spinach?
Where did you get the 15pound brick from? It has the perfect shape ;)
We buy them from our local hardware store, Home depot & Lowes usually, they have them in the outdoor section :)
Can anyone explain, regarding throwing the soil back into the garden or compost etc.. When you grow vegetables in the garden, what do you do with the soil patch after harvest to sanitize or make it ready for a different vegetable growth?
In a garden, you can till the few plants or just let it die off and plant near it after you have harvested... In microgreens, the majority of the leftover is a massive root structure and stems that will immediately begin to breakdown after the harvest. All this decay is natural, but it is unnatural in its high density/concentrations which is why we compost it separate.
Hi thanks for the video. Would you mind explaining more in detail a few steps please...So your marker for taking them out of blackout is the least amount of seed hulls remaining? Or can you elaborate on the point at which this transition should take place?
Many sunflower sprout growers don't use weights or bottom water, and have good results. What are your thoughts on these methods in comparison?
Have you done side by side with and without weights and bottom vs top watering to come to your conclusion that your method works best?
Regarding watering, is it correct that you are top watering until you reach the remove from blackout/add grow light stage, then you switch to bottom watering? Can you please explain the reasoning behind this? Other people bottom water from the get go, others don't bottom water at all, as mentioned. When I top water, I get mold. I tried bottom watering, and flooded the tray, not understanding specifics that you should not really do it until roots have formed. Coco coir was impossible to use as it was either desert dry or a swamp. But now that I see the roots aspect, it makes more sense. People make a lot of videos without explaining the why of the how. Which would save a lot of time and effort. I haven't perfected bottom watering yet. Before I studied your video multiple times, it seemed based on my experience, that you needed a tape measure to tell how much water to add or you risk flooding the tray and a clear tray to actually see the water level. If you are only supposed to bottom water after roots can reach the water, that makes more sense. But you still need to be careful or you can flood them out.
Again, many people don't do any bottom watering and have great success. What's your thoughts on why this would be? I agree, flexibility is important, and with such an enormous range of growing principles for the same crop, it would be good to understand how such a range is actually working. Is it the microclimate variables in each environment, temperature, humidity, air quality, water quality, soil quality, seed karma? haa haa..
Many thanks
Great questions! We cover all of this and much more in great detail in our eBook. As for weight, we do have videos on our channel where we show the results side by side of using weight and not using weight, so you can see the results for yourself. Also, test it with your own seeds and grow method/environment as you could get totally different results than us.
As for bottom watering, you will learn to be able to visually tell how much you need. We suggest using a measuring cup so that you can use exact quantities... the goal is to keep the medium moist, but not overly saturated. Each crop requires different amounts of water as each seed grows at different rates. It’s something you really just learn from experience. You will over-water and under-water a few times till you get it right...
I hope that helps! 🤗🌱🌱
Hello. Love your channel and have a lot of info. Question.... does it make a difference what type of water you use? Here in the Memphis aria we have chlorine and fluoride added to our water. I know some say it can make a difference in taste on some things. Also, food grade hydrogen peroxide. Where would you find that type? Thanks for all you do. I have to figure out the set up i need to grow these things.
Hey Awesome video!!! I am just getting into growing Microgreens, so im still very new to this space. I just got a 4ft t8 fluorescent 2 lamp fixture with 2 6500k t8 bulbs 2900 lumens each, my question is I live in north Florida so the weather is typically warm, but as it being winter now it tends to get chilly at night sometimes never usually below 32F, I have a shed in my backyard that I was thinking about starting to grow 3 trays but my worry is how humid it can get in the shed, or how cold it might get, would it be better to just setup in a room? Thanks again for the awesome video hoping to hear back soon :)
Thank you so much for the support Noah! It would be a lot most consistent if you could setup in a room in your house where there is some climate control. We started out of our garage and all we had in winter was a small space heater that kept it above 50F. That worked really well in the beginning, but we wanted more control so we had a growspace created for it! Excited to hear how your grows are going!
Really well done video, thank you! Do you sell your products in any supermarkets in Dallas?
I like your videos very much, but I can not find where can buy sunflower seeds , I live in Canada can you show me,thanks so much
So why do you lower ph to soak… but not water?
can you reuse the grow media?
you used oceansolution for these, and masterblend seemed to perform better on the nasturtiums. is masterblend good for sunflower too?