2022 - I’ve been following Laura for years and it’s great to be able to go back to old videos and try something new! Laura got me into growing sprouts and now I’m having a go at growing micro greens. Thank you Laura🌸🌸
Yes, they taste way better than sprouts, they can be anywhere from 4 to 40 more nutrient dense. I run a micro farm in Australia and microgreens are my best crop by far, Thanks for the video! Happy Gardening Marty Ware from Australia
martysgarden Thank you for the comment and for watching our video! Do you have a favorite sprout? I am currently growing a blend called 'French Garden' that has radish, clover, fenugreek, arugula, alfalfa, and one other thing in it. I love the smell of the seeds (it's the fenugreek, I think). :) ~Laura
I have many favourite microgreens, but if I was to pick just one, it would be the Radish. It's fast to grow looks awesome and tastes even better. Actually, I would class it as a super food!
Hi Luke, it's just a one cut method, The second true leaves become to hairy as a salad plant,,however you could steam the larger leaves for sure. Happy Gardening Marty Ware
I have a 23 seed sprout mix that I blended and have been using for micros since last fall. I also love them better than sprouts and I use them to add zip to every salad. I grow them outside in whiskey barrels, but plan to do them in the house this winter. So yummy and so easy.
I went to a preparedness fair and got to taste microgreens and sprouts. I liked the more intense flavor of microgreens over sprouts. My favorites were the sunflower and radish MGs. I stopped on the way home and got a flat seed tray. I'll attempt to grow radish seeds & anything else left over from 2015. Thanks for the lovely video.
Just found this video and I love it. Started with microgreens a couple of years ago myself but I have not been consistent with it. You gave me a push to be better. Thanks.
I did the same with black oil sunflower seeds, barley and clover but with a larger scale fodder system and it really offset food costs for the ducks and chickens. I had no idea people could actually eat sunflower microgreens though! That would actually pay for itself really fast.
Im doing chia seed, millet and qunoia ATM. The great thing about MG is if they don't harvest well on the second growth after first harvest or issues arise, its easy to throw it out and start over and does not feel a massive disappointment because they take only a small tray and little amount of soil, they grow fast and aren't much effort.. They are more rewarding with fast and ultra nutrition harvest, and as I said.. Easy to just throw a small tray in the bin and not waste too much soil or resources.
Never even heard of microgreens ~ omg, I am REALLY loving your channel!! You are keeping me so busy this week, lol. I already went winter succulent shopping and loaded up. Now I need to get started with microgreens!, :-)Thank you! - Tiffany
+T Miller Would love to see some of your succulent creations! You can share pictures on our facebook page! ;) And, microgreens are SO good and incredibly easy to grow. Love them! ~Laura
I was told fungus does not grow in places with regular air circulation - so if you grow them where there is no air moving naturally, you can install a fan somewhere nearby to move the air. I mostly grow wheatgrass.
I've only ever done sprouts and they're a pain in the butt. So I tend to stop and start them a lot, more stop than start, lol. I'm going to try microgreens. I have plenty of sprouting seeds sitting neglected. I'm wondering though, have you ever left microgreens to grow into baby greens? If they're not seeded too heavily?
A by seed and bought anywhere as long as it is an edible green leaf.. Not like potato greens, also want to make sure they taste good or are nutritious as for instance tomato or waternelon microgreens are edible but aren't recommended for taste or nutrition and I'm still trying to figure out why.. But store bought legumes, grains and seeds are fine.. Obviously have to be raw and in their shell I reckon if it is sunflower seeds for instance...the better seed quality, the better growth likelihood is the thing.. But I have had great growth from average supermarket lentils and chia seeds non organic even.. BUT watermelon seeds bought from a seed to sow garden store did better than watermelon seeds I used from a store bought water melon I ate.. But if I bought a very good quality organic watermelon then I might have had better crops anyway, didn't eat them.. I'm waiting to see if they grow into a full vine (the store bought seeds) but the seeds I harvested from a grocery store melon I ate.. Grew pretty weakly and fell over when I left them outside.. There are other factors.. Main point is YES any edible seed which has edible greens.
+Prisilla Cope They are a one time harvest so you must start all over once you harvest them. If you want to try them put them in a south facing window.
The comment about diseases in sprouts are unfounded. There has never been a case of salmonella in home-grown sprouts. It has only occurred in commercially-raised sprouts grown in bulk batches. Growing sprouts in a jar or sprouting dish is safe and wholesome.
Hi Laura..... Where are all the supplies you used. Are they under your Amazon channel. Where did you buy the packet of seeds and the beautiful tray. Please advise.
Awesome video! Thanks for the great advice. I have just started growing my own microgreens at home as well. I have started using Terrafibre Grow Mats which are made out of Hemp fibre. Have you heard of this product? or have you tried growing on grow mats?
+Corrie Sandberg ok, lesson time sprouts: a "shoot of a plant" *bean sprouts, alfalfa* Micro greens: veggies that can be grown in these trays indoors in sunlight or bright led lights. hope this helps homie
Hi Laura, thank you for the great video, i'm wondering how do i get the seed instead of buy it in package?its not that easy to get the seed in my country, how we produce the seed?
yonardisasmito There are several companies (like this one - www.johnnyseeds.com/) that sell and ship seeds internationally unless your country has restrictions. I would check with your local garden store and/or seed distributor to see if you can access them that way before having them shipped! Good luck! ~Laura
They can, but there are some sprouting seeds that are fairly inexpensive. At the nursery where I work you can buy a whole pound of organic alfalfa sprouting seed for $3. That's A LOT of microgreens!
david90531 Not silly! :) They are kind of baby veggies. You don't eat the actual vegetable the plant would eventually produce, you just eat the plant in its baby form (always just leaves & stem). They are really tasty! ~Laura
Garden Answer Very interesting! Definitely something new for me, will be looking into it :)Videos are always great from you, look forward to more Tillandsia and succulent videos!
6862211 Hello! I've found that only a few stragglers grow back- I never get a full crop like the first one. So, it's better to dump whatever is left of the first crop into the compost and start over with a fresh planting! ~Laura
+Bryan Go The plastic acts as a sort of 'greenhouse' trapping in moisture and heat so the seeds sprout faster. As soon as the seeds germinate, I remove the plastic! ~Laura
You don't have anything to worry about GMOs. Show me one study that shows any adverse health effects from GMO food. Now, as for pesticides - that's what you gotta worry about. Hundreds upon hundreds of studies on how toxic they are to you and the environment.
GMO plants are genetically modified so that they won't be killed by the pesticides in most cases. Heirloom seeds are grown for their reproduction capability so backyard gardeners can choose the best seeds for the best results which is not always the case for genetically modified seeds.
Hey. I know you are trying to be good to the environment and stuff by using micro greens. But I hate to break it to you. You have a dead plant next to you and 2 behind you. How embarrassing.
Easy to grow yes, waste of time yes. They are a one time harvest - so I am NOT growing these anymore. You must sow the seeds every 2 weeks. Like are you really going to grow them year round and plant them every 2 weeks and keep them on a windowsill and water them? I bought some Burpee microgreens for $1.89 and didn't even get a decent harvest to feed 2 people a salad.....THINK TWICE!
+Kallie They are a bit of an investment, but I LOVE the flavor! I don't use them as a stand alone green in a salad, just as an additive. I also use them in sandwiches, on top of grilled meat, etc. We sell seeds in bulk at the nursery where I work, so you can get huge amounts of seed for cheap. That's the only way I would do it- it would get expensive if I was buying packets. I also mix it up and sometimes do sprouts instead of micros. Either way, love the flavor!
I realize its 2.5 years old so maybe she has gotten more relaxed but wow slow down and take a breath!! some of it I can see is editing but don't talk so fast and run your sentences together!! Gets annoying real quick. so much so I couldn't Finnish the video. the video being a couple of min longer is not a bad thing (especially with the Algorithm UA-cam uses now where the longer people watch the better)
2022 - I’ve been following Laura for years and it’s great to be able to go back to old videos and try something new! Laura got me into growing sprouts and now I’m having a go at growing micro greens. Thank you Laura🌸🌸
Laura you have tought me so much over the years and just today have started my first microgreens. Thank you for all you and your family do.
Yes, they taste way better than sprouts, they can be anywhere from 4 to 40 more nutrient dense. I run a micro farm in Australia and microgreens are my best crop by far,
Thanks for the video!
Happy Gardening Marty Ware from Australia
martysgarden Thank you for the comment and for watching our video! Do you have a favorite sprout? I am currently growing a blend called 'French Garden' that has radish, clover, fenugreek, arugula, alfalfa, and one other thing in it. I love the smell of the seeds (it's the fenugreek, I think). :) ~Laura
I have many favourite microgreens, but if I was to pick just one, it would be the Radish. It's fast to grow looks awesome and tastes even better. Actually, I would class it as a super food!
Hi Luke, it's just a one cut method, The second true leaves become to hairy as a salad plant,,however you could steam the larger leaves for sure.
Happy Gardening
Marty Ware
Big Welcome from Australia!
@@gardenanswer i didnt understand when you said "mix them a couple days" can you clarify what you said.
I have a 23 seed sprout mix that I blended and have been using for micros since last fall. I also love them better than sprouts and I use them to add zip to every salad. I grow them outside in whiskey barrels, but plan to do them in the house this winter. So yummy and so easy.
I have eaten extra celery sprouts and they were amazing!
I went to a preparedness fair and got to taste microgreens and sprouts. I liked the more intense flavor of microgreens over sprouts. My favorites were the sunflower and radish MGs. I stopped on the way home and got a flat seed tray. I'll attempt to grow radish seeds & anything else left over from 2015. Thanks for the lovely video.
Just found this video and I love it. Started with microgreens a couple of years ago myself but I have not been consistent with it. You gave me a push to be better. Thanks.
I love ALL of your videos but this one is the most inspiring to me! THank you!
I am just starting my hand at micro greens for my family as well as feed for my chickens and Duckies!
I did the same with black oil sunflower seeds, barley and clover but with a larger scale fodder system and it really offset food costs for the ducks and chickens. I had no idea people could actually eat sunflower microgreens though! That would actually pay for itself really fast.
Go for wheatgrass for your chickens and ducks, they'll love it and it grows very quickly - harvest in 7 days. They don't need a growlight either.
I am a bit of a 'foodie' and have been wondering about micros! I will definitely give this a try! You make it all look so easy!😊
+Denise Chapel They are so good and so easy to grow! :)
+Denise Chapel Read my comment above....waste of time. Seeds are expensive and they are a one time harvest.
Have you thought of the nutritional value compared to other forms of vegetables? the benefits way out way the cost.
Im doing chia seed, millet and qunoia ATM. The great thing about MG is if they don't harvest well on the second growth after first harvest or issues arise, its easy to throw it out and start over and does not feel a massive disappointment because they take only a small tray and little amount of soil, they grow fast and aren't much effort.. They are more rewarding with fast and ultra nutrition harvest, and as I said.. Easy to just throw a small tray in the bin and not waste too much soil or resources.
Everything I need regarding gardening, you have a video about!! Where did you buy your seeds?
Very succinct and educational, thank you
Never even heard of microgreens ~ omg, I am REALLY loving your channel!! You are keeping me so busy this week, lol. I already went winter succulent shopping and loaded up. Now I need to get started with microgreens!, :-)Thank you! - Tiffany
+T Miller Would love to see some of your succulent creations! You can share pictures on our facebook page! ;) And, microgreens are SO good and incredibly easy to grow. Love them! ~Laura
I have been growing for a year now with two stores and I do a farmers market
Merry Christmas
Out of curiosity, how do you find your customers outside of the farmers market? Cold calls? Visiting restaurants? Email? Thanks
thank you I am learning how to grow indoors with a light
Wow. Thank you so much! I'm trying it! I'll let you know how it goes. Alina
What do you do with all the soil after harvesting the greens?
Yes, where can we get containers!! Love microgreens! 💜
this is really an overview, can we get more detail like how to avoid fungus or other nasty stuff since we are eating these veggies mostly uncooked.
I was told fungus does not grow in places with regular air circulation - so if you grow them where there is no air moving naturally, you can install a fan somewhere nearby to move the air. I mostly grow wheatgrass.
Brand new to trying this. How low do you cut them to harvest them? Do you recycle or reuse the soil?
I've only ever done sprouts and they're a pain in the butt. So I tend to stop and start them a lot, more stop than start, lol. I'm going to try microgreens. I have plenty of sprouting seeds sitting neglected. I'm wondering though, have you ever left microgreens to grow into baby greens? If they're not seeded too heavily?
A tip for you:
DO NOT COVER WITH SOIL. THIS CAN STOP THEM FROM GROWING FAST OR AT ALL
Thank you for the great video. Well done!
Informative and to the point! Thanks
Can you use any seed? Or are these seeds especially for micro? Can I just purchase bulk seeds that I would normally plant in the garden?
A by seed and bought anywhere as long as it is an edible green leaf.. Not like potato greens, also want to make sure they taste good or are nutritious as for instance tomato or waternelon microgreens are edible but aren't recommended for taste or nutrition and I'm still trying to figure out why.. But store bought legumes, grains and seeds are fine.. Obviously have to be raw and in their shell I reckon if it is sunflower seeds for instance...the better seed quality, the better growth likelihood is the thing.. But I have had great growth from average supermarket lentils and chia seeds non organic even.. BUT watermelon seeds bought from a seed to sow garden store did better than watermelon seeds I used from a store bought water melon I ate.. But if I bought a very good quality organic watermelon then I might have had better crops anyway, didn't eat them.. I'm waiting to see if they grow into a full vine (the store bought seeds) but the seeds I harvested from a grocery store melon I ate.. Grew pretty weakly and fell over when I left them outside.. There are other factors.. Main point is YES any edible seed which has edible greens.
Do you have any updates? We are just getting going on this.
This is so cool. But I have always wondered, are Chia microgreens good in taste and in health factors?
Well done! To the point. Lots of great info.
Thank you! Very informative. Hope to start soon!! ;)
Will need a grow light.
+Prisilla Cope They are a one time harvest so you must start all over once you harvest them. If you want to try them put them in a south facing window.
Sister just turned me on to your video. Never heard of this. How cool. Gonna try it. Great video!
The comment about diseases in sprouts are unfounded. There has never been a case of salmonella in home-grown sprouts. It has only occurred in commercially-raised sprouts grown in bulk batches. Growing sprouts in a jar or sprouting dish is safe and wholesome.
That goes for e-coli too.
i tried the mustard one and forgot to harvest and the leaves are REAL MASSIVE like really big
Hi Laura..... Where are all the supplies you used. Are they under your Amazon channel. Where did you buy the packet of seeds and the beautiful tray. Please advise.
Awesome video! Thanks for the great advice. I have just started growing my own microgreens at home as well. I have started using Terrafibre Grow Mats which are made out of Hemp fibre. Have you heard of this product? or have you tried growing on grow mats?
I'm confused. What are the differences between sprouts and micro greens? I guess I always thought they were the same. 😬😊
+Corrie Sandberg ok, lesson time
sprouts: a "shoot of a plant" *bean sprouts, alfalfa*
Micro greens: veggies that can be grown in these trays indoors in sunlight or bright led lights.
hope this helps homie
me too
Sprouts no leaves yet... microgreens like the name, they already have d small greens/leaves
Can you tell me the type of container flats you're using here? Thx!
I have a question: once harvested, what do you do with the roots? Do you throw them away and start a new batch?
Unless they're grasses the roots are best composted
do you.plant orchids or.... do arrangement with orchids....if not could please do a video... i enjoy watching your program, thanks
Hello ...!! I am from India . I want to ask that is micro greens need constant light ..?
Thanks! Love your videos!!
6862211 Thank you for watching! :) ~Laura
awesome video thank you!
This is new to me and i dont recall you mentioning them in later videos. Are you still doing this?
This is so cool.
thank you
Still doing the micro greens?
Where did you get the containers?
walmart garden dept 5.00
I'm going to go it.. Thank you
I plan to do this do you know once you cut them do they grow back or do I need to reseed?
Cool video. Thanks. Where did you get those trays from?
Can you proliferate the seeds???
How do you harvest them?
the rectangular tray you are using to plant doesn't have holes for drainage. Does that matter?
Hi Laura, is there a brand of choice you would recommend for the microgreens?
What kind of seeds do you use and where do you purchase them from?
What is the name of the grow light use? I believe you ordered from Amazon?
Once all the greens are trimmed, is there any additional use for the soil with the roots? Or do you dispose of it?
+Joel Thiessen I usually toss it and start fresh!
How do you get the tray ready for replanting?
Where did you get your seeds and trays etc?
What about watercress??
Perfect... Thanks a lot :)
I thought you were going to share the USDA link in the show notes :(
CK VIDEO FUN I'm sorry about that! Here's the link! :) ~Laura www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2014/140123.htm
Hello whats the link that you said you would have below on the Government study?
Can micro greens be freezer for later use
Hi Laura, thank you for the great video,
i'm wondering how do i get the seed instead of buy it in package?its not that easy to get the seed in my country, how we produce the seed?
yonardisasmito There are several companies (like this one - www.johnnyseeds.com/) that sell and ship seeds internationally unless your country has restrictions. I would check with your local garden store and/or seed distributor to see if you can access them that way before having them shipped! Good luck! ~Laura
Potentially dumb question: do they continuously grow? Or do you have to replant after you harvest?
I replant. :) They are so fast!
Garden Answer one more question! Could we use a small cardboard box? Or does it need drainage holes?
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What brand of seeds do you recommend?
Hi...may I know what kind of soil do you use ? normally I grow my microgreen only by water spray and would love to try with soil. Thanks in advance😊
+Hermin DyahSusanti I've been using Gardner & Bloome Organic Potting Soil or Espoma Organic Soil. I like them both!
Garden Answer 👍...will try to look of them...Thank you.
+Garden Answer will regular soil work?
Hai What type of millets can be grown?
I really love the idea, but doesn't the seeds cost quite a lot if you have to re-sow (?) them once a week? /poor swedish student =)
They can, but there are some sprouting seeds that are fairly inexpensive. At the nursery where I work you can buy a whole pound of organic alfalfa sprouting seed for $3. That's A LOT of microgreens!
also sprouting seeds and beans sold in bulk at Sprouts or other naturlal food stores. You can get a lot of one type for .25@@gardenanswer
Try sunflower, you won't regret it.
So are they basically baby baby veggies? Sorry if the question sounds silly..
david90531 Not silly! :) They are kind of baby veggies. You don't eat the actual vegetable the plant would eventually produce, you just eat the plant in its baby form (always just leaves & stem). They are really tasty! ~Laura
Garden Answer Very interesting! Definitely something new for me, will be looking into it :)Videos are always great from you, look forward to more Tillandsia and succulent videos!
After harvesting, do you let them grow back or are thee plants only used one time?
6862211 Hello! I've found that only a few stragglers grow back- I never get a full crop like the first one. So, it's better to dump whatever is left of the first crop into the compost and start over with a fresh planting! ~Laura
How to grow petunia please!!!
+Daravin p Okay! As soon as I can get my hands on some! :)
where are you buying your seeds packages from?
+Ken McNeill I buy them at the nursery where I work. We sell hundreds of seed in bulk so you can get large quantities for a decent price! :)
+Garden Answer Do you have an online store?
+Garden Answer
how can I purchase from your nursery. ..I live in chicago
Where can I buy the seeds?
are microgreens seeds available in the Philippines?
+Bryan Go You can use any regular seed for microgreens- I like radish, fenugreek, beets, cabbage, broccoli, alfalfa, and clover! :)
+Garden Answer thank you
are microgreens bred by the original plants
like is the beet one made from beets
The Zesty Pumpkin, the seed from a plant yields that type of plant. That’s pretty much how nature works.
Can you name a few millets please
why is that on your video, you covered it with plastic? what is the use of covering?
+Bryan Go The plastic acts as a sort of 'greenhouse' trapping in moisture and heat so the seeds sprout faster. As soon as the seeds germinate, I remove the plastic! ~Laura
can you grow in coco coir??
I haven't tried that with micros, but I'm sure that would work!
hi,yeah someone else tells me it will thank you
you look so much like meghan trainer in this video
👌👌
Please turn down the music to hear her words better.
oh ok well... if the USDA says it's so then it must be true.
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Is that the same USDA that allow GMOs in our food!!!
lol
You don't have anything to worry about GMOs. Show me one study that shows any adverse health effects from GMO food.
Now, as for pesticides - that's what you gotta worry about. Hundreds upon hundreds of studies on how toxic they are to you and the environment.
GMO plants are genetically modified so that they won't be killed by the pesticides in most cases. Heirloom seeds are grown for their reproduction capability so backyard gardeners can choose the best seeds for the best results which is not always the case for genetically modified seeds.
Hey. I know you are trying to be good to the environment and stuff by using micro greens. But I hate to break it to you. You have a dead plant next to you and 2 behind you. How embarrassing.
marissadavies, those are seasonal plants, outside, in the winter. Micro greens are grown indoors.
Easy to grow yes, waste of time yes. They are a one time harvest - so I am NOT growing these anymore. You must sow the seeds every 2 weeks. Like are you really going to grow them year round and plant them every 2 weeks and keep them on a windowsill and water them?
I bought some Burpee microgreens for $1.89 and didn't even get a decent harvest to feed 2 people a salad.....THINK TWICE!
+Kallie They are a bit of an investment, but I LOVE the flavor! I don't use them as a stand alone green in a salad, just as an additive. I also use them in sandwiches, on top of grilled meat, etc. We sell seeds in bulk at the nursery where I work, so you can get huge amounts of seed for cheap. That's the only way I would do it- it would get expensive if I was buying packets. I also mix it up and sometimes do sprouts instead of micros. Either way, love the flavor!
Burpee is expensive Afff try some cheaper options like local farmers which can give like $1 per pound or maybe even cheaper. I got 1kg for $1
I realize its 2.5 years old so maybe she has gotten more relaxed but wow slow down and take a breath!! some of it I can see is editing but don't talk so fast and run your sentences together!! Gets annoying real quick. so much so I couldn't Finnish the video. the video being a couple of min longer is not a bad thing (especially with the Algorithm UA-cam uses now where the longer people watch the better)
This is boring as
where did you get that package of seeds?
+Tara Allen I got them at the nursery where I work. :)