My tray dont sit on top of each other easily, we dont have those here in India. So i added a plastic below my tray and put some water in it, and then in the morning i saw my greens were fallen down. I thought it was because of over watering but then you told it was dry. But yes, last week my cilantro got wasted because of overwatering.
I grow wheatgrass and sunflower greens in solid cafeteria trays and get great results. I Water just enough to get the soil damp. usually a good Watering in the morning and a light spray at night. Once they reach a certain height they do not need as much Water in the morning
Just watched a "masterclass" on microgreen farming that was FULL of bad practices! thank you for being so thorough, and thank you for sharing an ACTUAL masterclass
I'm waiting for my farm to be shipped to me. I'll be growing on a similar rack to yours. Height is 75inches. I'll be growing from 10 of the best trays on the market, from Bootstrapfarmer. 10 because that's what I can afford including the shelf, the lights, growing medium, seeds..you get the idea. I'm sure you understand very well. I took a lot of your recommendations into consideration. What I can have as an exact copy, I bought. What I had to compromise due to price is of great consideration over other similar products. In the end. I'm grateful for being able to get this show on the road. Also, my fiance is finally getting behind me on this. More than just a ,"good luck". More like, "we're going into business to better ourselves and the community!".
Just wanted to say thank you for the awesome content!!! Your knowledge has seriously changed the way my wife and I grow our greens!! Hoping to go from one rack to a second one soon! Please keep this content coming!!!
@@DonnyGreens I have ordered China Rose organic Mustard Red Garnet Pea Dun and Broccoli Waltham. My microgreen trays shipped today! As well as the Microgreen seeds. They were out of the black oil sunflower seeds so i will do those next time!
Donny what are you planning on making your flood and drain tables out of? I have been considering a similar strategy but I'm not sure what material I'm going to use.
Normaly i dont comment bcs im too lazy. But i really have to say thank you for your service sir. You are intentionally making videos to all my questions 🙏 Green smiles from Austria 🇦🇹
So with having a tray without holes and a tray with holes sitting inside of it, how much gap would you say is in between the bottom of each tray? In other words how close are the bottoms from each other, 1/4”-3/8”-1/2”?? Next question after that, I would assume you need to fill it above whatever gap that is so the tray with holes actually can receive the water? I don’t really see how the micro greens can drink the water unless the tray bottoms are actually sandwiched together which I don’t think they are. Thanks
@@DonnyGreens I also have this question and am having a really hard time finding an answer. I think the folks who grow microgreens all the time take this one part so completely for granted that it doesn’t occur to them to explain. If you’re a person doing this for the first time, like me, it’s really unclear. I’m using my own materials, because I’m just starting out and don’t need anything remotely so big. But, it’s really not clear to me if the two containers are just totally nested inside of one another and, if that is the case, where there is space for water (and ultimately roots) without drowning the plant. Or is there supposed to be a little space between the top tray and the bottom tray, which leaves room for roots and water, and, if so, how big that space should be. It’s a meaningful question if you’re trying to create your own setup out of materials you have on hand or if you’re trying to understand the depth of trays to buy and whether the trays with holes should be of a shallower depth than the ones without holes. I came searching through all the comments hoping someone has asked this question and that it had been answered. Can you please speak to this?
Hi, Thank you for great content . I'm currently working on my setup and starting slow . Would you consider deeper lower tray with shallow on the top ? reason for asking is price in bulk . I totally understand your approach for upper tray but what you think about lower would deeper work just fine ? To make more sense .. prices on deeper trays are way cheaper Im also considering cutting then down what you think .
Hey Donny, I’ve watched all your videos! Big fan! Maybe you could add a flood tray set up referral link? If you have one you are willing to stand behind? There aren’t many options yet, that I know of.. Also you should do a mircogreens bloopers video!
Haha bloopers would be funny, i have quite a few of those lol. The flood and drain trays ive bought were super big and probably hard to ship. I bought them local. If i find a good source who can ship, ill totally add them. Thanks for watching my videos! Are you looking to use flood and drain tables to grow your micros?
@@DonnyGreens I would be interested in seeing your set up for this! Maybe i could just DIY it! Thanks Great information in all your videos! I actually found your channel because Bootstrap posted your "testimonial" and i love their heavyduty trays. Now i have ordered their sprouting trays too. Just waiting for my order from TrueLeaf market to arrive..
Yump! I drowned some spinach! I caught it fast enough that I salvaged about 1/2. I can also say that mold might be a problem with too much water. Good video!!
Hey, I have newly started to watch your videos; thanks for the great and illuminating content! We are searching for pots that are made of PLA and have holes. Then, we will insert these pots into the trays. Could you suggest any places to buy those pots? Thank you!
Big fan of bottom watering! One question before I start an experiment...has anyone tried bottom watering with no medium? Barley fodder is something you can grow in 1020 trays without a medium but most folks I've seen do it use top watering. I'll go ahead and give it a whirl but wanted to see if anyone had success bottom watering with no medium....
What about growing then I'm hydroponically or is soil better? I've just been growing my wheatgrass micro cruises for my bearded dragon on a small scale in a paper towel in a tray super watered like I was germinating seeds but with more water.... I know that's not ideal but it works all right lol what kind of soil do you recommend? Please and thank you😁🌱🌱🌱
I am thinking this is a stupid question but almost all black 1020 trays are sold out. Does color affect growth? Do other colors than black allow light in? What is the reason that black is used so much more than colors or white?
I use Promix MP Organik. I haven’t made a video yet on soil or growing mediums. Hopefully in the figure. Is there anything specific you want me to talk about in that video?
@@DonnyGreens I’m just starting to grow and would value any input on mediums? I have only used coconut fiber mating but was wondering what microgreen varieties may or may not do well with different types of grow mediums?
Yes, it is fine to grow outside or greenhouse as long as you use a shade cloth, 50% shade may work depending on how hot it is where you live. Adjust according to temperature. All these microgreens are traditionally grown in large open fields
I found a cool tray w/o holes made from bamboo and rice which decomposes/biodegrades, but I need the same one with holes (!!), which they don't have. Do you think it possible to add holes to modify them like a 1020 tray? and are the bottom trays you use slightly bigger than the trays on top w/ holes?? Thanks!!
you want to water them a lot because it makes them grow faster, but if you water them too much the plants have collateral problems that can completely ruin your entire tray.
Donny reminds me of a young version of Bill Gates, thanks for the informative video! Do you have a good brand of these trays with holes that I could invest into? I’m a new grower, coming over from carnivore plants.
Bill Gates developed a system of back door computer viruses that crashed Billions of dollars of equipment, which he profited by selling more and more systems. He has profited by his deviant and sinister corruption. Now Bill Gates has brought a New kind of virus to the World! Not through computers but With COVID-19… Donny is nothing like that fellow! Donny Green
Have you ever overwatered your microgreens and had problems arise?
Every now and then haha. I tend to slightly overwater my crops in general but because I control all other factors well, I rarely have any problems! 🌱💚
My tray dont sit on top of each other easily, we dont have those here in India. So i added a plastic below my tray and put some water in it, and then in the morning i saw my greens were fallen down. I thought it was because of over watering but then you told it was dry. But yes, last week my cilantro got wasted because of overwatering.
I grow wheatgrass and sunflower greens in solid cafeteria trays and get great results. I Water just enough to get the soil damp. usually a good Watering in the morning and a light spray at night. Once they reach a certain height they do not need as much Water in the morning
I only enjoy the holes 😏
Ahh gotcha. That was smart thinking at least. Do you have this system down yet? Cilantro can be tricky
Just watched a "masterclass" on microgreen farming that was FULL of bad practices! thank you for being so thorough, and thank you for sharing an ACTUAL masterclass
I'm waiting for my farm to be shipped to me. I'll be growing on a similar rack to yours. Height is 75inches. I'll be growing from 10 of the best trays on the market, from Bootstrapfarmer. 10 because that's what I can afford including the shelf, the lights, growing medium, seeds..you get the idea. I'm sure you understand very well. I took a lot of your recommendations into consideration. What I can have as an exact copy, I bought. What I had to compromise due to price is of great consideration over other similar products. In the end. I'm grateful for being able to get this show on the road. Also, my fiance is finally getting behind me on this. More than just a ,"good luck". More like, "we're going into business to better ourselves and the community!".
Just wanted to say thank you for the awesome content!!! Your knowledge has seriously changed the way my wife and I grow our greens!! Hoping to go from one rack to a second one soon! Please keep this content coming!!!
Finally! Woo hoo! I have been waiting for this video! Thank you so much Donnie!
Finally!! Hahaha....you are funny.
Haha no problem Tania, its my pleasure!!
Love how freaking practical your videos are!
Thanks Crystal!
I won't use a non draining tray again(holeless) nonstop mold, fungus, and waterlogged root issues. You are spot on.
Super vidéo as usual Donny ! I like the way and the flow of your video ! Thx for all the good content you (will) provide(d)
Thanks so much for your feedback, so glad its helping!!
Awesome! We just ordered some of the large trays from Bootstrap for my wife and her veggies. Now i need more for microgreens!
Awesomeee. What microgreens are you growing?!
@@DonnyGreens I have ordered China Rose organic Mustard Red Garnet Pea Dun and Broccoli Waltham. My microgreen trays shipped today! As well as the Microgreen seeds. They were out of the black oil sunflower seeds so i will do those next time!
Great stuff Donny!
Donny what are you planning on making your flood and drain tables out of? I have been considering a similar strategy but I'm not sure what material I'm going to use.
You're a great teacher. Thanks! 🙏🏼
You are very welcome
Normaly i dont comment bcs im too lazy. But i really have to say thank you for your service sir.
You are intentionally making videos to all my questions 🙏
Green smiles from Austria 🇦🇹
much love, you're awesome, thank you for commenting!
thanks a lot for your videos... im going to start my new microgreens business... were 50years behind of technology... sad to say but its true
So with having a tray without holes and a tray with holes sitting inside of it, how much gap would you say is in between the bottom of each tray? In other words how close are the bottoms from each other, 1/4”-3/8”-1/2”??
Next question after that, I would assume you need to fill it above whatever gap that is so the tray with holes actually can receive the water? I don’t really see how the micro greens can drink the water unless the tray bottoms are actually sandwiched together which I don’t think they are. Thanks
i think your'e thinking to much. just put the trays together and grow
@@DonnyGreens I also have this question and am having a really hard time finding an answer. I think the folks who grow microgreens all the time take this one part so completely for granted that it doesn’t occur to them to explain. If you’re a person doing this for the first time, like me, it’s really unclear. I’m using my own materials, because I’m just starting out and don’t need anything remotely so big. But, it’s really not clear to me if the two containers are just totally nested inside of one another and, if that is the case, where there is space for water (and ultimately roots) without drowning the plant. Or is there supposed to be a little space between the top tray and the bottom tray, which leaves room for roots and water, and, if so, how big that space should be. It’s a meaningful question if you’re trying to create your own setup out of materials you have on hand or if you’re trying to understand the depth of trays to buy and whether the trays with holes should be of a shallower depth than the ones without holes. I came searching through all the comments hoping someone has asked this question and that it had been answered. Can you please speak to this?
Hi, Thank you for great content . I'm currently working on my setup and starting slow . Would you consider deeper lower tray with shallow on the top ? reason for asking is price in bulk . I totally understand your approach for upper tray but what you think about lower would deeper work just fine ? To make more sense .. prices on deeper trays are way cheaper Im also considering cutting then down what you think .
What's your idea on wooden trays? I have enough leftover wood to make a few trays, maybe fire-treating them would make them water resistant enough.
sounds terrible, just buy some trays....
Hey Donny, I’ve watched all your videos! Big fan! Maybe you could add a flood tray set up referral link? If you have one you are willing to stand behind? There aren’t many options yet, that I know of.. Also you should do a mircogreens bloopers video!
Haha bloopers would be funny, i have quite a few of those lol. The flood and drain trays ive bought were super big and probably hard to ship. I bought them local. If i find a good source who can ship, ill totally add them. Thanks for watching my videos! Are you looking to use flood and drain tables to grow your micros?
@@DonnyGreens I would be interested in seeing your set up for this! Maybe i could just DIY it! Thanks Great information in all your videos! I actually found your channel because Bootstrap posted your "testimonial" and i love their heavyduty trays. Now i have ordered their sprouting trays too. Just waiting for my order from TrueLeaf market to arrive..
Yump! I drowned some spinach! I caught it fast enough that I salvaged about 1/2. I can also say that mold might be a problem with too much water. Good video!!
THanks!! Hoping your crops spring back!
watching from Bangladesh... great work man!
If you switch to a flood and drain system, do you still use double trays in the germination process?
nope
Hey, I have newly started to watch your videos; thanks for the great and illuminating content! We are searching for pots that are made of PLA and have holes. Then, we will insert these pots into the trays. Could you suggest any places to buy those pots? Thank you!
go to the link in the description and click on the tray link. Then search around that website to find the 5x5 trays
Thanks again Donny!!
no problem!
Big fan of bottom watering! One question before I start an experiment...has anyone tried bottom watering with no medium? Barley fodder is something you can grow in 1020 trays without a medium but most folks I've seen do it use top watering. I'll go ahead and give it a whirl but wanted to see if anyone had success bottom watering with no medium....
Try it out!
Thanx Donny!!🌱
What about growing then I'm hydroponically or is soil better? I've just been growing my wheatgrass micro cruises for my bearded dragon on a small scale in a paper towel in a tray super watered like I was germinating seeds but with more water.... I know that's not ideal but it works all right lol what kind of soil do you recommend? Please and thank you😁🌱🌱🌱
soil grown better
do you have another link with the lights you use? Amazon says it's currently unavailable. Thanks! Btw learned so much with your videos!
Awesome, so glad to be helping! Amazon has been out for a bit. Try google searching the same lights!
I am thinking this is a stupid question but almost all black 1020 trays are sold out. Does color affect growth? Do other colors than black allow light in? What is the reason that black is used so much more than colors or white?
Its been my experience that the plain black ones are the most cost effective.
This video is full of warrer
I love the way u say it 😊
Haha crap! Why does everyone make fun of the way i say waterrr???!?!?
@@DonnyGreens its funny and enjoyable in a nice respectful way 😂😊
Haha all good! 🌱💚
How do you deliver to customers? Do you drop them in the 10x20 trays? Or cut everything - bag and deliver?
Cut pack deliver
thanks
Have you done any video on the type of grow medium you use is it all soil or do you use any mating?
I use Promix MP Organik. I haven’t made a video yet on soil or growing mediums. Hopefully in the figure. Is there anything specific you want me to talk about in that video?
@@DonnyGreens I’m just starting to grow and would value any input on mediums? I have only used coconut fiber mating but was wondering what microgreen varieties may or may not do well with different types of grow mediums?
is it okay to grow outside.. i mean inside the greenhouse expose by sunlight?
Yes, it is fine to grow outside or greenhouse as long as you use a shade cloth, 50% shade may work depending on how hot it is where you live. Adjust according to temperature. All these microgreens are traditionally grown in large open fields
Thank you
No problem!
I didn’t understand why I see more trays without holes then holes which I thought was crazy!
It's because most people were fine with single trays
have you got a discount code i can use to purchase those trays ?
use the link in my description. if there is a code, it will apply it
Thanks
Thank you Donny, from NZ. Ill join your FB group. Wanting extra money and hobby outsude of my ho hum job.
Hey Donny, can you link a good book for starting a micro green business?!
I searching for the right lights and other stuff..
Greetings from Germany
He has a book on Kindle about microgreens its really good have a look mate
@@jesseberridge982 can you say me the name or you have a link?
Microgreens: The Insiders Secrets To Growing Gourmet Greens & Building A Wildly Successful Microgreen Business
By clive woods. And donny greens
Check out my book on amazon! Link in description!
@@DonnyGreens great book mate loved it still only about jist over half way its helping me understand microgreens alot thanks man your a Legend
I found a cool tray w/o holes made from bamboo and rice which decomposes/biodegrades, but I need the same one with holes (!!), which they don't have. Do you think it possible to add holes to modify them like a 1020 tray? and are the bottom trays you use slightly bigger than the trays on top w/ holes?? Thanks!!
The trays are the same size but the shape allows them to fit into one another flush. Why don’t you just drill holes in them to make trays with holes?!
@@DonnyGreens will have to give it a go!! thank you :)
Are nutrients added to the water or is there enough of that already in the seeds?
No nutrients are added to the water. The nutrients are in the soil.
Thk u
what is the best way to sprout broccoli seeds
Can u pls advise How long means how many hrs in aday need to do bottom watering
Not long. It takes me 20min to water over 100 trays
Hey Donny quick question I just did basil genovese seeds it’s been 3 days and they look a bit gooey and they haven’t germinate yet
Patience young one. Experiment and experience.
So still keep it in the dark till they start germinate?
Probably your best bet
We’ll look what I found lol. Nice
where do I purchase shallow with holes trays
Hey there. I have a doubt. Is Pink Radish and China Rose Radish the same ?
There are many varieties of radish, multiple having pink/red stems
Why don't you use flood and drain table?
Are you from Philly? #wudder
you want to water them a lot because it makes them grow faster, but if you water them too much the plants have collateral problems that can completely ruin your entire tray.
How wide are the racks?
You can find links to all the seeds, supplies and equipment I use in the descriptions of my UA-cam videos!
Do you use flood trays for your current farm set up?
I used tray with no holes and I have problem with molds.
Well you should be using a tray with out holes inside of a tray with holes, not sure what you have going on on your set up
Are you on telegram? Thankyou for your knowledge!! I have been growing sprouts in mason jars.
Donny reminds me of a young version of Bill Gates, thanks for the informative video! Do you have a good brand of these trays with holes that I could invest into? I’m a new grower, coming over from carnivore plants.
Never mind, just saw your tray links. Thank you again.
Bill Gates developed a system of back door computer viruses that crashed Billions of dollars of equipment, which he profited by selling more and more systems. He has profited by his deviant and sinister corruption.
Now Bill Gates has brought a New kind of virus to the World!
Not through computers but
With COVID-19…
Donny is nothing like that fellow!
Donny Green
Ben Solo?
Accidentally used no hole tray once for sunnies. Epic failure.
Oof. Only happened once in my 5 years farming but yes, totally a pain in the ass!!
I think that I have, wrong trays?
Maybe
😳 oops, is this why my poor sunflowers he Ave brown roots? 😭
Its very well could be. You use only trays without holes?
@@DonnyGreens Yes, I'm just starting out and have those sprouting trays. I have ordered a few proper trays so we shall see!
Get that water draining!
These are sold out.
Doesnt say sold out for me 🤷🏻♂️ maybe try again today?