really good and smart stage presence. stop, pick your nose, pause to allow it to be cut, then start over. on the other hand, opsie.. forgot to cut that out. get a TUMBS UP for the good stage presence.
I've been sprouting broccoli, radish and legumes for years. But your videos are getting me really interested in starting a serious setup at home. Thanks for the videos! Also love that Oblivion sentence reset! ;D
I have red spring wheat grass in a (1 inch tray 1020) . There aren’t any holes in the bottom of this tray the grass stopped at about 2 inches . I have one T5 light 12 inches above it . Grass looks like it isn’t flourishing. Where did I mess up ? Also had a fan circulation. I have been watering from a spray bottle and also added water on top in the corners
I use the aluminum roasting pans you buy at the grocery store. I poke holes in the top one and put gravel in the bottom one so that the water is not standing on the roots, but is still available for the plants. They are going to be a lot deeper than you may want, but they are durable and they are not plastic.
Nice concise video. Those flats are great! I've also found a good alternative to soil is hemp fibre mats from terrafibre. Perhaps slightly more expensive but completely eliminates soil mess and water retention is fantastic. Also another great organic bulk seed supplier is mumms in BC, free shipping on orders over $25 in Canada and $50 USA.
I've tried the Terrafibre mats, in fact I was supposed to do a video with them but I simply couldn't make them work to the level I wanted, so I cancelled the video. But I'm glad they worked for you!
Do you use the indoor green house that was behind you and should I have one for micrgreens also would peatmoss with Vermiculite impolite be a good source
Why not just use the first tray and NOT fill it to the top or just half way. Light will hit the plant regardless. Also poke holes as you need for drainage and keep it leveled.
Your video is super with vital basic information. Kudos. I always look at these videos and wondered why a shallow tray was not used to make harvesting easier . You gave the answer. Easier to harvest and most economical. Carry on bro.
Great video! I am starting a micro greens business. I have a question about the germination of the seeds. Some videos show putting another tray on the seeds with a paver. Why do you just cover with an empty tray? Thank you for all your help, Darlene
Wow I love the advice on cutting and not washing. That makes perfect sense and I have not heard that from any other of the top micro green video producers. This was a great video
So Im impressed with your explanation soil method that you are using. You said its important to sift the soil so that you have fine grains. Others said use Organik because it has the nutrients and its more organic with means you can produce a great crop according to them. So its their a compromise? Have you tried the more expensive soil and saw no difference in production?
Thanks for the video! Just subscribed. I've got a question if you get a sec: Do you think Coconut coir with a later addition of light comfrey tea would be enough nutrients to get lettuce to a plump second set of leaves?
What's the financial overhead of 2-3 microgreen crops? And the expected net profit afterwards?...thanks for your insight bro, if you're accepting volunteers in Miami FL let me know !!!
What's an easy seed to find? Like I can't order special seeds online because they won't deliver to my country. What's something I can find readily in a grocery store (for example, chia, flax, sunflower seeds). Thanks for the lovely video :)
My mom and I have been trying different ways of growing microgreens (in the jar, with kits, etc.) But always seem to end up with mold! How do I keep my microgreens from getting moldy?! Please help!! 🌎💚🙏
Super expensive seeds I stay away from, but other than that most anything can be grown as microgreens! I also stay away from hard to germinate seeds, like carrots for example.
What would you suggest as some must have tools for a new garden in a new home? Start with beds and start small? or would you go whole hod and till a proper bed?
Nice comment on the soil. I have the same type of 1 inch grow trays and though, why am I putting in so much soil if these can grow on toilet tissue? Testing coco coir mats right now. But there must be something even cheaper, some waste material say like coffee grinds or wood dust. If they don't need nutrition, there has to be a free substrate out there?
@@epicgardening Cheers, have you heard of City Hydro who do everything on coco coir mats. No dirt, no mess and can deliver to kitchens and restaurants without having to harvest, giving them a live plant. As the coco coir is allowed into kitchens, whereas soil is not. That is the main reason I'm toying with it.
@Kevin , can we just buy a huge bag of 'birdseed' sunflower seed from the hardware store? If it's not salted, would you likely get similar outcomes for microgreen sunflower shoots?
I am no authority, but I have heard on Donnie Green’s channel that sunflower seeds are hard to get right. The cheap ones tend to have the hulls hang on so tightly that the micro greens are damaged getting them off. Most of the successful microgreens growers I have followed order the large black oil sunflower seeds from Italy.
Hey Kevin I have a dumb question for ya? Could you keep reusing the same soil as long as it’s disease free? I know you mentioned the seeds are producing all of the nutrients. I’ve never grown micro greens and I’d love to get into it.
My peas are doing great! I use the same grow bags every year and loosen soil a little by squishing bags. I put on top of the soil tea from used tea bags (awesome!) , one dose of chopped seaweed (superb!) from beach and my own urine (yes i do piss in bottles). I have put some cheap fertilizer balls on too from a £$ shop
I used to grow all kinds of greens in simple trays from a restaurant supply store. It eliminated this problem before I ever knew it was one. But it doesn’t work so well for bottom watering. Soooo, there’s that.
Thank you so much!!! this video really made me wanna do microgreens now LOL. Question: what are you supposed to do with them afterward? juice them? eat them plain?
0:00 - Intro
0:31 - Trays
5:10 - Seeds
8:03 - Soil Mixes
10:47 - Planting Density
13:35 - Basic Process and Problems
2:36 You forgot one. Your welcome. Great video lol
UGH rookie move. Thanks for the heads up :)
Epic Gardening seeds
Packaging suggestion?
I loved the hard reset mid sentence. Lolol. Made me laugh out loud
LOL that's called editing failure
@@epicgardening lolol!!!
@@epicgardening I watched this stoned and it scared the actual hell out of me for a second because I was mid thought on something else.
@@pocketoniofficial so besides microgreens you grow another kind of greens
@@epicgardening youtuber problems lol
2:39 When I'm doing a presentation in front of class and one my friends do some shit in the back to try and make me laugh.
thought my internet broke when having this video like "audiobook" mode.
really good and smart stage presence. stop, pick your nose, pause to allow it to be cut, then start over.
on the other hand, opsie.. forgot to cut that out. get a TUMBS UP for the good stage presence.
Dave -in-NJ I went straight to the comments because I totally knew someone else caught that ! So funny 😆
not trying to be that guy, but nothing went inside his nose lol. he literally just squeezed his nostrils like he had an inch or something.
Really great advice. But i'm missing the shelves, lighting, packaging in order to get 100% full picture of the process. Can you elaborate on that?
I've been sprouting broccoli, radish and legumes for years. But your videos are getting me really interested in starting a serious setup at home. Thanks for the videos! Also love that Oblivion sentence reset! ;D
Oblivion reference, hehe th-cam.com/video/OX8najPmiyc/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=Bacon_
It’s great to see a young man being interested and mastering gardening. Keep up the great work!
can I grow multiple types in the same tray in sections?
Wait, you sold microgreens to restaurants and you'd never even tried growing them?
Woah, I wish my balls were that big
LOL I'll do a story time
I have red spring wheat grass in a (1 inch tray 1020) . There aren’t any holes in the bottom of this tray the grass stopped at about 2 inches . I have one T5 light 12 inches above it . Grass looks like it isn’t flourishing. Where did I mess up ? Also had a fan circulation. I have been watering from a spray bottle and also added water on top in the corners
I use the aluminum roasting pans you buy at the grocery store. I poke holes in the top one and put gravel in the bottom one so that the water is not standing on the roots, but is still available for the plants. They are going to be a lot deeper than you may want, but they are durable and they are not plastic.
Nice concise video. Those flats are great! I've also found a good alternative to soil is hemp fibre mats from terrafibre. Perhaps slightly more expensive but completely eliminates soil mess and water retention is fantastic. Also another great organic bulk seed supplier is mumms in BC, free shipping on orders over $25 in Canada and $50 USA.
I've tried the Terrafibre mats, in fact I was supposed to do a video with them but I simply couldn't make them work to the level I wanted, so I cancelled the video. But I'm glad they worked for you!
Eric, how did you make them work for you?
Can those hemp pads be reused?
I wash my micro greens, spin dry and store in my vacuum seal container and it keeps for 2weeks or more.
Could the tray problem of being too deep be mitigated by not filling it with as much soil? Like fill it halfway or less with soil, for example?
It seems it would make it more difficult to cut if you use his cutting method.
What is the possibility of growing micro greens vertically?
You can use Shoe treys, they are made out a much stronger plastic, and lost nada.
How long do seeds last (stay viable) after purchased ?
Basil is my first time attempt growing from seed (not micro-greens). Thank you for sharing they take forever because they do!
Do you use the indoor green house that was behind you and should I have one for micrgreens also would peatmoss with Vermiculite impolite be a good source
Just bought some microgreens from the link provided, but wish you had a discount code due to the shipping expense.
What's better, soil or pads?
Why not just use the first tray and NOT fill it to the top or just half way. Light will hit the plant regardless. Also poke holes as you need for drainage and keep it leveled.
I like you video content. I purchased your urban gardening book. I like your simplicity and your easy to follow teachings.
God, I love this channel
Very informative. I'm just starting my microgreens journey and the shared information will surely be usable. Thanks!
You're welcome!
Unless you are just starting out and someone gives 50 deep trays for free! Thank you for your help!!
Wow, what a find! Good luck with it
Lucky you!! 🍀
Your video is super with vital basic information. Kudos. I always look at these videos and wondered why a shallow tray was not used to make harvesting easier . You gave the answer. Easier to harvest and most economical. Carry on bro.
Carry on!
Great video! I am starting a micro greens business. I have a question about the germination of the seeds. Some videos show putting another tray on the seeds with a paver. Why do you just cover with an empty tray?
Thank you for all your help,
Darlene
Great content! thank you. I subscribed
Appreciate you!
Wow I love the advice on cutting and not washing. That makes perfect sense and I have not heard that from any other of the top micro green video producers. This was a great video
The link to the full article is missing in your description. Where can I find it?
All my micro content is at www.epicgardening.com/microgreens
Thanks, but why do i need soil???? I sprout since the 90ies and never used soil to get microgreens. Also Burlap works.
Me when my mom finds out I didn’t do my homework 2:39
Lolol ya caught me
lol I just watched this 5 times in a row like "what just happened?!" lol love the video can't wait to try this!
So Im impressed with your explanation soil method that you are using. You said its important to sift the soil so that you have fine grains. Others said use Organik because it has the nutrients and its more organic with means you can produce a great crop according to them.
So its their a compromise? Have you tried the more expensive soil and saw no difference in production?
Thank you for THIS!
Thanks for the video! Just subscribed. I've got a question if you get a sec: Do you think Coconut coir with a later addition of light comfrey tea would be enough nutrients to get lettuce to a plump second set of leaves?
Very informative. Thanks!
Would using the cheaper tray, reinforce edges with duct tape, then put only 1 inch of soil?
One question comes to mind: How long do the seeds keep producing after clipping the first growth?
They don't - one and done harvest!
Epic Gardening Apart from Wheatgrass.
Totally righteous. I wanted to start growing microgreens this year to supplement my vegetable garden and this answered every question I had. Thanks!
So glad it helped out!
That was awesome thank you so much this was so helpful. This is my new favorite microgreens channel
2:38 why do you do this thing every time you say "the thing that I would say is that"? Lol I saw it in another video of yours too what is this
What's the financial overhead of 2-3 microgreen crops? And the expected net profit afterwards?...thanks for your insight bro, if you're accepting volunteers in Miami FL let me know !!!
I see some people will cover with 5 to 10lb weight during germination. Do you do this ever?
I cover with a tray sometimes!
Really helpful, thanks heaps 🌈
Do people ever pasturize the soil/coir to avoid mold?
i got a question, When growing microgreens is there at any point that i would have to switch the lights off?
Yes, the plants enjoy a sleep cycle so you can keep them on for 14-18 hours and then the rest off
What's an easy seed to find? Like I can't order special seeds online because they won't deliver to my country. What's something I can find readily in a grocery store (for example, chia, flax, sunflower seeds). Thanks for the lovely video :)
Over $2000 for 60 seed trays from bootstrap on your Amazon link. That's insane. Going to go to a local place and get them for less then $6 each. SMH
Perfect info 👍🇺🇸
My mom and I have been trying different ways of growing microgreens (in the jar, with kits, etc.) But always seem to end up with mold!
How do I keep my microgreens from getting moldy?! Please help!!
🌎💚🙏
How do you record your data
Can I use worm compost for this?
2:36 I think you missed an edit cut.😂
Great Video....thank you for sharing
This is fantastic information sharing, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Glad you enjoyed!
Agreed, love this community! 🌱💚
Why not just... I don’t know not fill the deep trays up as much?
What is the plastic recycling number on the black trays?
I was wondering if they are food grade.
What about growing on a metal 20 mesh screen with bottom watering? Opinion?
Can i use my premium soil for growing microgreens? The composition includes white and black peat and enriched with humus, perlite and zeolite.
If you use coconut coir or peat moss do you still need to use tray with drainage holes
Where’s the link you talk about for products you mention in the video?
Great video . I have been using black sunflower seeds . What are your pro's and con's vs white sunflower seeds.
Black oil sunflower is the best for sunflower micros
If you are having problems, soak for only 4 hours and watch how much they improve! 🌱💚
1:49. That's what she said.
The metric system is, most certainty, not superior. Imperial is far more accurate and more superior.
great informative video. are there any vegetable/herb seeds you wouldn't use for mircogreens?
Super expensive seeds I stay away from, but other than that most anything can be grown as microgreens! I also stay away from hard to germinate seeds, like carrots for example.
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Hellooo from Amsterdam. Does it make sense to mix sieved soil and vermicompost as growing bed for microgreens?
What water do you use?
Thank you so much.
1st of all thanks a lot for this awesome video...
My question: How many oz 10×20 tray of sunflower gives you after harvesting?
Easily over a pound
just dont fill the 3 inch trays to the top LOL. makes no sense
White will smith
😂 I've heard this before. But I'm not fully white
5 years later. Still relevant info! Thank you!
Can I use my seed sprouter to grow microgreens without soil/coconut coir or moss (just using water)?
Great videos, do you have any idea where to buy seeds in Ontario Canada? Thanks
nice video, please keep on updating!
Where do I purchase the 1 in no hole tray? Thanks.
Very informative! I watched your vids and started using everything I learned from you! :)
What would you suggest as some must have tools for a new garden in a new home? Start with beds and start small? or would you go whole hod and till a proper bed?
couldnt you just put less in soil in the 2 inch one.
Excellent content! Thank you.
Nice comment on the soil. I have the same type of 1 inch grow trays and though, why am I putting in so much soil if these can grow on toilet tissue? Testing coco coir mats right now. But there must be something even cheaper, some waste material say like coffee grinds or wood dust. If they don't need nutrition, there has to be a free substrate out there?
I've found the taste seems a bit better in soil, but hard to say for sure
@@epicgardening Cheers, have you heard of City Hydro who do everything on coco coir mats. No dirt, no mess and can deliver to kitchens and restaurants without having to harvest, giving them a live plant. As the coco coir is allowed into kitchens, whereas soil is not. That is the main reason I'm toying with it.
Will take a look
Thank you for the video!
What lights do you recommend and where should I get them?
For microgreens, I like the Agrobrite T5 on Amazon
I've been loving my Sunblasters!
which seeds are fresh and stronger for a long time 🤔
Just must preserve then well, cool dry dark
Is there any issue with using a 2 inch tray and only filling it to 1 inch?
What is done with the root parts which are left in the tray? Are they thrown out or do they regrow there?
Composted!
Fantastic question
@Kevin , can we just buy a huge bag of 'birdseed' sunflower seed from the hardware store? If it's not salted, would you likely get similar outcomes for microgreen sunflower shoots?
I am no authority, but I have heard on Donnie Green’s channel that sunflower seeds are hard to get right. The cheap ones tend to have the hulls hang on so tightly that the micro greens are damaged getting them off. Most of the successful microgreens growers I have followed order the large black oil sunflower seeds from Italy.
Great video! After harvesting can the soil be reused for replanting immediately?
I don't recommend immediate...I recommend composting first
@@epicgardening ok thanks!
You typically want to use fresh soil each time otherwise you can run into mold and contamination issues
Hey Kevin I have a dumb question for ya? Could you keep reusing the same soil as long as it’s disease free? I know you mentioned the seeds are producing all of the nutrients. I’ve never grown micro greens and I’d love to get into it.
You COULD, but you'd probably want to recycle through compost before you re-use it though :)
Cool.
Thank you sir
My peas are doing great! I use the same grow bags every year and loosen soil a little by squishing bags. I put on top of the soil tea from used tea bags (awesome!) , one dose of chopped seaweed (superb!) from beach and my own urine (yes i do piss in bottles). I have put some cheap fertilizer balls on too from a £$ shop
soil sifter video link? please.
How do you grow red vein sorrel?
I'll do a vid!
Great video! Very clear and accurate, I love it !!! By the way where did you get the 10x20x1" deep good strong tray you suggested?
www.bootstrapfarmer.com
@@epicgardening : everybody get them from him.
I used to grow all kinds of greens in simple trays from a restaurant supply store. It eliminated this problem before I ever knew it was one. But it doesn’t work so well for bottom watering. Soooo, there’s that.
Tastiest and top tier micro greens to grow ?
Hi! where are the links for the seeds?...
Sorry, I get them from www.everwilde.com and www.trueleafmarket.com
"the metric system is certainly superior." hahahha, why is that?
Thank you so much!!! this video really made me wanna do microgreens now LOL. Question: what are you supposed to do with them afterward? juice them? eat them plain?
Both of those, and add to salads.