Easy Growing for People That Can’t Garden

Searching for more natural ways to incorporate hydroponics into our growing of plants while reducing the use of plastic. If you have the time, energy, finances and ability to grow a traditional soil garden, that is fantastic. If not, maybe some simple hydroponics can help. The quest continues to teach the world to feed itself. 😀❤🌿
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0:00 Intro
0:39 Set it and forget it growing plants in agar
1:18 Make your own self watering microgreen grower
5:25 Prevent algae in hydroponics
6:05 Experimenting with natural hydroponics, clay pebbles and bioplastic bags
7:25 Microgreens are more than fancy garnish
7:50 Steak Slider with Microgreens
8:50 Outro
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[@serawasnever2902]

I have been using green glass wine bottles with the skinny necks cut off for some little plants and not one lick of algae develops. I enjoy seeing all the roots so I am happy it is see through.

[@KeepOnGrowin]

Great job! I am looking at different color bottles too.

[@God-Was-Bored]

If I have an overabundance of greens, I blend them with as little water as possible in the blender and freeze it in huge cube trays that hold about 1/2 cup each in each cube and use them in smoothies and sauces.

[@KeepOnGrowin]

Awesome!

[@zacpackman9186]

mike have u done a tutorial on the agar agar method yet ? id love to see that

[@KeepOnGrowin]

Not yet, still working on it. Healing Hobbies is also.

[@pattifrizzell9661]

What nutrients do I need? Would like the recipe using agar agar please. What can we use instead of the clay pebbles? You are very inspiring. Keep on growing.

[@ll_cool_rmcoclegend5291]

Keep up the good work buddy! I follow you also due to your mission to garden without plastic. It is definitely not easy, but there may be a way to find out ;)
Have you ever thought about Bamboo pipes as container where multiple greens can grow with hydroponics?

[@KeepOnGrowin]

Thank you. Yes on the bamboo. The only problem is price for the size I need. I will eventually do that but in the spirit of the channel and my mission, I am trying the cheap and easy route first to help more people. I appreciate the input, it's what keeps the wheels turning in my head.

[@chrisforjesus4740]

How do you grow pumpkins in water ?

[@ajc4314]

Wow, I love the idea of growing in agar-agar. It captures my imagination and I wonder if it increases the protein levels in the plant. Does anybody have a lab and need a research project or science fair project? Does growing medium or growing medium additives change the protein levels of produce?
As the interest in eating bugs fire protein rises, could you instead add that to the soil? Due to a shellfish allergy I don't see myself eating bugs any time soon but I would be interested in higher protein vegetables.
Maybe this is already common knowledge and I am just showing my ignorance in not knowing?🤷‍♀️
Either way, thank you for capturing my imagination.

[@pjdava]

Keep on Growin' with Mike VanDuzee, This made me so happy! I liked and subscribed!

[@stevenbird8076]

tyank you for the vids. i am revamping my garden and i am following your lead my buddy... keep up the healthy way of livingz growing and eating. beautifully done... i love summer!!!

[@terryowens8563]

Thank you for putting this wonderfully easy & encouraging method of growing plants… ❤

[@patsternburg8737]

So, when is dinner? Looks amazing and rewarding in being able to grow and produce. You are an inspiration, we thank you🙏🏼

[@nona104]

Do you need to refill the mason jar with water before the micro greens are ready to pick?

[@mornkel2125]

Agar agar - great idea!

[@Jane-st3ed]

Thanks Mike. You are amazingly creative and tireless. I admire your generous spirit and appreciate all the tips. I grow microgreens and have followed some of your ideas to turn a few oif them into baby greens. Several years ago I had to leave my huge organic garden behind and now live in an apartment with very little sun and a small balcony.
I am hoping to be able to incorporate some of your ideas this summer on the East facing balcony. South would be ideal but beggars cant be choosers 🙂
Wishing you good health and prosperity.

[@1turf32]

Very cool! But how did the agr agr do in the pouring rain did it dissolve? Thanks for growing

[@KeepOnGrowin]

I grew it indoors.

[@Kristen-603]

I've just started experimenting with micro greens. what perfect timing that this video popped up! Just subscribed and now I can't wait to watch more. Great stuff!

[@pattirobertson4069]

I really enjoy your videos. I have been so successful growing peas with clay pebbles thanks to you. Question: why would someone say “that Kratky is to easy to introduce phatagins into my microgreens”? I’ve grown Kratky in the past for salad greens and such. Thanks in advance and keep these videos coming!!!!

[@KeepOnGrowin]

People are just saying without knowing. If you let the water that has been sitting for a week get all over your greens and you eat them without cleaning them, then yes. Microgreens are trimmed above that. Sprouts have a high risk of bacteria because they are rinsed and the entire plant gets covered with whatever might be growing in the jar.

[@pattirobertson4069]

@@KeepOnGrowin Thank you. I have a successful growing history of both hydroponic and aeroponic, so so Kratky. But I know to keep light out of the jars (queen of sock jars) and keep the water cool. Thank you for your response. Looking forward to new and better ways. 😁

[@countermelody167]

So cool! I had a vegetable garden and the upkeep was so much! These ideas are so easy!

[@evamarklund4834]

Love this!!

[@louellenhackel9310]

So beautiful!❤❤

[@ronm6585]

Cool stuff Mike. Thank you sir.

[@lindasmith8701]

I’m excited, Mike!! Thanks for your content!

[@LG-sw1ge]

Looking good!

[@diva555sg]

Thanks for sharing.
Blessing you with abundance.

[@nona104]

Yummy! Looks Delicious! 😋

[@sheelawells1004]

What is nutrient solution?

[@user-px2sn8pr5t]

be the change :)

[@pajcka]

What is the composition of liquid fertilizer? And how is it made?

[@KeepOnGrowin]

th-cam.com/video/SaN6Dlf2hCg/w-d-xo.html

[@Love2Travel817]

Hi Mike where can I purchase the biogradable bags ?

[@KeepOnGrowin]

I got them on Amazon, Holy Scraps, the sandwich bag size fits these but check the measurements for what you need.

[@Jen-fx9qo]

❤

[@dragonshoarddesign3094]

You never got back to the gel

[@Candyland83]

What is the solution made of? Or is it just water

[@KeepOnGrowin]

I used General Hydroponics MaxiGro

[@katclaus7425]

How much agar to water and nutrient solution did you use or do you suggest? Thank you!

[@KeepOnGrowin]

I mix a gallon of my nutrients and pour from there. The agar was 1 tsp per cup of water

[@katclaus7425]

@@KeepOnGrowin thank you so much!

[@lovealwaysmom]

​@KeepOnGrowin Can you reuse the agar?

[@smallpackage8360]

@@KeepOnGrowin Aha!

[@natureboy6410]

Still need to develop some kind of natural nutrients.

[@KeepOnGrowin]

yep, one step at a time, baby steps

[@cathybestlercurtis]

What is the most fool-proof, cheapest method? I'm so bad at gardening that I'm reluctant to spend money to just fail. I self watering bottle adapter looks interesting but they're $15+ each and I don't own a 3d printer.

[@KeepOnGrowin]

Just get some seeds and use take out containers from restaurants or food trays from the grocery store. That's how I started. Baby steps.

[@ryanhopps7966]

Ribeye steak sandwiches 🤤

[@KeepOnGrowin]

So good!

[@jacquemeister9492]

Love what you are doing but what nutrient solution do you use? Are you still using master blend?

[@KeepOnGrowin]

I am using GH MaxiGro right now.

[@smallpackage8360]

@@KeepOnGrowin if and when you notice a difference, please let us know if you like GH Maxigo more than the Masterblend.

[@Queenie-the-genie]

It would be great if the plastic stuff was made with stainless steel instead. Thank yoy

[@KeepOnGrowin]

Yes. Not plastic. Bioplastic, made from plants.