STOP Growing Microgreens in Plastic! Use Glass Containers!

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  • Full tutorial of how I grow microgreens in shallow glass containers. I use a nutrient solution so I can grow them out to baby greens and maximize my yields. Many more experiments with microgreens coming as we attempt to reduce our plastic usage and incorporate more renewable options.
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    0:00 Intro
    0:30 Grow microgreens in glass containers
    0:44 Using clay pebbles as grow medium for microgreens
    1:16 Planting microgreens in the glass containers
    3:10 Microgreens germinate
    4:20 What about mosquitoes in the hydroponics?
    5:15 Algae in your hydroponics.
    6:06 Do you need grow lights for your microgreens?
    7:15 What’s next?
    7:30 Harvesting microgreens and cleaning the clay pebbles.
    8:13 Outro
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  • @gpashh
    @gpashh 5 місяців тому +16

    I'm soo jealous of your wife! Lucky lady! I just love "simple men" money savers and don't take money for granted. Thank you for great videos!

  • @fiddlebender88
    @fiddlebender88 5 місяців тому +19

    Another great video. I really like how you don't get too technical. Low maintenance, and if it works it works. No stress.

  • @angelab.6818
    @angelab.6818 4 місяці тому +8

    So glad to see this. I've been wary of all these gardeners using plastic containers. They do leach chemicals into the soils which get into the plants snd then into us!!!

  • @Peter-gq8ru
    @Peter-gq8ru 3 місяці тому +5

    Easily one of the best tutorials. Real! Thanks!

  • @3charmzmakeup
    @3charmzmakeup 2 місяці тому +3

    Your directions are on point! My late father a Native Hawaiian spoke just like you! He would say "brah, we wing it eh"! Never once did any of his harvests flop. He couldn't read or write English BUT he taught me so much about certain ONO plants that help to fight sickness. Thank you for sharing. Mahalo 🤙

  • @sonet66
    @sonet66 5 місяців тому +7

    One of the best uploads I’ve seen in ages 🙏👍👍I have those pebbles but never thought of using them with micro greens 😁

  • @dmat7148
    @dmat7148 Місяць тому +1

    Not a new grower but new to your channel. I really like your videos and appreciate the simple format. It’s easy to understand your methods and you give a lot of detail on the products you use. I’m getting a little older and transitioning to growing more on shelves and indoors. Also, love growing micro greens and I like how simple your methods are…mine are too involved! lol

  • @mlissgay5054
    @mlissgay5054 25 днів тому +1

    we love you❤ thank you for your continued service to humanity ❤ aloha from big island 🏝️

  • @ascensionessentials
    @ascensionessentials 24 дні тому +1

    Great video. Thanks for the clay pebbles idea. I'm new to Microgreens.

  • @shanebauer00
    @shanebauer00 5 місяців тому +5

    I definitely will be doing a deep dive into this channel. Thanks so much.

  • @BethWSmith
    @BethWSmith 5 місяців тому +2

    So glad to see this! Can’t wait for more details.

  • @jujube2407
    @jujube2407 5 місяців тому +2

    Great job Mike!

  • @twospooked
    @twospooked 4 місяці тому +3

    Thanks so much for this, I just put some of the hydroton/ Leca balls in my cart on Amazon. Can’t wait to try them!

  • @cutiebm
    @cutiebm 5 місяців тому +3

    Been super excited to see this.

  • @leopardwoman38
    @leopardwoman38 3 місяці тому +1

    I love the glass container idea! 👍👍👍

  • @whitebird-wy5jg
    @whitebird-wy5jg 5 місяців тому +3

    Great video, Mike! Really loved this one!! Thank you.🕊

  • @ronm6585
    @ronm6585 5 місяців тому +1

    Great info Mike, thank you.

  • @Lunasgarden2021
    @Lunasgarden2021 5 місяців тому +4

    Love this video, you explained it so well

  • @ClaraPhillips-pg1jn
    @ClaraPhillips-pg1jn 2 місяці тому

    Love this channel! You make growing easy and relaxing.

  • @ryanhopps7966
    @ryanhopps7966 5 місяців тому +8

    I’ve been struggling with microgreens. I’ve been using bricks to weigh them down for a few days, and then a couple days in blackout, then introduce them to light. It’s been kinda hit or miss for me, some just didn’t work out. This seems to be a great way to grow them, and when you’re talking cheap and easy, I’m thinking the clay pebbles will last a very long time, so you’re definitely saving in the long run

    • @KeepOnGrowin
      @KeepOnGrowin  5 місяців тому +6

      Yeah, I got tired of losing entire trays of microgreens. This way if something goes sideways, it's just a small amount.

    • @ryanhopps7966
      @ryanhopps7966 4 місяці тому +3

      10 lbs of clay pebbles on the way!

  • @karenhuedepohl1705
    @karenhuedepohl1705 5 місяців тому +1

    Great idea!! I’m amazed every video I watch! This is definitely going to be tried. Perfect for an apartment!
    Thank you👍

  • @ChristyLynnMiles
    @ChristyLynnMiles 3 місяці тому

    New to watching your videos. This is one of the best for the mixed greens. Thank you!

  • @janetbransdon3742
    @janetbransdon3742 Місяць тому +1

    Salsa jars would be ideal ( Australia). ❤😊

  • @Wings91
    @Wings91 21 день тому

    Great video, and great idea.

  • @trishgraham7639
    @trishgraham7639 5 місяців тому

    Thank you Mike!

  • @gumbyElvis
    @gumbyElvis 3 місяці тому

    Another great video. I'm going to try this with pottery shards smashed down little.

  • @brendabennett4196
    @brendabennett4196 2 дні тому

    ❤❤❤ thank you for sharing everything

  • @hotpepper7782
    @hotpepper7782 5 місяців тому

    Awesome video and the containers are the bomb. Will have to use something else ....

  • @swhiting100
    @swhiting100 2 місяці тому

    I love this.

  • @BarbaraDr2023
    @BarbaraDr2023 4 місяці тому

    Thank you

  • @sangieta238
    @sangieta238 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much from Bhaarat

  • @sonet66
    @sonet66 5 місяців тому

    Almost forgot Love from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @lindaelert1796
    @lindaelert1796 5 місяців тому +1

    Love this!!👍🙄💖

  • @erinmawhirter5938
    @erinmawhirter5938 4 місяці тому

    What type of algae grows? Beneficial for the symbiosis of the micro-Gs?

  • @foxjet77
    @foxjet77 6 днів тому

    Great video. The clay pebbles are the best medium for quickly being able to be reused. Where is your best place to source microgreen seed varieties in bulk? Subscribed!

    • @KeepOnGrowin
      @KeepOnGrowin  6 днів тому

      I use True Leaf Market. Thank you very much!

  • @dookim4375
    @dookim4375 3 місяці тому

    Hello~Where i can get the bowl like that?

  • @crazyredheadart713
    @crazyredheadart713 5 місяців тому +2

    But Mike..the short plastic containers I've been waiting for the perfect use for are dying to participate...

  • @user-dj1xh5sq7o
    @user-dj1xh5sq7o 3 місяці тому

    I'm a beginner - there are quite a few types of clay balls and companies that sell them. Which one do you recommend? LECA or not? Thanks.

  • @ryanhopps7966
    @ryanhopps7966 4 місяці тому +3

    Dollar Tree has similar jars for $1.25 each

    • @michaelwilde545
      @michaelwilde545 2 місяці тому +1

      I got my growing containers for free - raiding the recycling bin at my apartment complex - if you search for free ones, you can find them.

  • @marylouzingalie-adams7690
    @marylouzingalie-adams7690 Місяць тому

    Hey Mike, question..... I grow lots of microgreens, tks to you. I never get the true leaves or 2nd set b4 the micros start falling over and need to be harvested. What's up with that??? Mahalo for any response.

    • @KeepOnGrowin
      @KeepOnGrowin  Місяць тому

      Nutrients or just water? Also experiment with density.

  • @joimckinney9687
    @joimckinney9687 5 місяців тому +3

    I would love it if you would share the discount store name you found the glass bowls! Thank you in advance

    • @KeepOnGrowin
      @KeepOnGrowin  5 місяців тому +1

      I don't know. They just bring things in and dump them in bins. Starts at $10 one day and drops to $1 by Wed.

    • @ryanhopps7966
      @ryanhopps7966 4 місяці тому

      Sounds like a Florida flea market to me … if you search discount glass bowls you should find some deals…you’ll also find glass pipes so you may have to refine your search lol

  • @NopeAndYep
    @NopeAndYep 5 місяців тому

    Can you grow with regular pebbles? Pea gravel would be heavy, but could work? Maybe?

    • @KeepOnGrowin
      @KeepOnGrowin  5 місяців тому +4

      clay pebbles retain moisture

  • @werogringon
    @werogringon 4 місяці тому

    Do you have to wash the clay pebbles in a particular way to reuse them? And what do you think about using bokashi compost instead, and simply recycling what's left (after you cut them) back into the compost? I live in Playa del Carmen and I'm wondering if there are particular issues to consider when growing them in a tropical climate. And also, if I get to the point of selling them, wondering what is the best way to package/present them to buyers so that there is minimal or no waste or cost and they preserve well...

    • @KeepOnGrowin
      @KeepOnGrowin  4 місяці тому

      You don't know until you try. I don't sell so I can not advise on that. The bokashi sounds like a good idea.

  • @jamesy3851
    @jamesy3851 2 місяці тому

    I found glass containers at dollar tree with plastic lids, but the lid is solid/closed. Should I just cut an x shape into them like the lids you have here?

  • @cathybestlercurtis
    @cathybestlercurtis 5 днів тому

    Well, I'm watching your other course and I went astray. Last night, I used wet pellets with lots of plain water for eight different small containers. I sprayed the seeds with plain water and covered with foil. I put bottles of water in three or four of them. Think I have any hope? Garage is probably around 70 to 80 degrees in the day.

    • @KeepOnGrowin
      @KeepOnGrowin  5 днів тому

      Microgreens will grow with just water, I add nutrients to get them bigger.

    • @cathybestlercurtis
      @cathybestlercurtis 5 днів тому +1

      @KeepOnGrowin I forgot to do bok choy so I put that out with the nutrient mix this afternoon.

  • @rebeccawilliams3671
    @rebeccawilliams3671 4 місяці тому

    Hi 👋 Can I ask what the "master blend" is please?

    • @KeepOnGrowin
      @KeepOnGrowin  4 місяці тому

      It is a fertilizer used for traditional and hydroponic gardens. Here is my video ua-cam.com/video/SaN6Dlf2hCg/v-deo.html

  • @andresvaldes2491
    @andresvaldes2491 5 місяців тому

    Do you wash and dry the seeds before putting them in?

  • @largefamilyreviews9
    @largefamilyreviews9 Місяць тому

    what about food grade silicone mats?

    • @KeepOnGrowin
      @KeepOnGrowin  Місяць тому +1

      Up to you. I believe you can make just about anything work.

  • @azlady8102
    @azlady8102 5 місяців тому +2

    Wonder if this will work in mason jars?

  • @denisemajor9470
    @denisemajor9470 4 місяці тому

    Hi thankyou for the video, can you pull the plants out instead of cutting them and consume the roots too please and thankyou 😊

    • @KeepOnGrowin
      @KeepOnGrowin  4 місяці тому +2

      I would not, the water has been sitting for a week and it is in nutrients, not for consumption.

    • @denisemajor9470
      @denisemajor9470 4 місяці тому

      @@KeepOnGrowin thankyou very much for your reply. That's brilliant thankyou.

  • @barb8452
    @barb8452 15 днів тому

    Can you use any seeds to do microgreen for sprouting

    • @barb8452
      @barb8452 15 днів тому

      I like how you maximize your greens

    • @KeepOnGrowin
      @KeepOnGrowin  15 днів тому

      Look for one of my recent videos on seeds. I explain a lot in that video.

  • @ryanhopps7966
    @ryanhopps7966 5 місяців тому +1

    Dang that is cool. What if you used glass baking dishes lol

    • @KeepOnGrowin
      @KeepOnGrowin  5 місяців тому +3

      I am trying that next, lol

  • @user-gw7fi2mr2v
    @user-gw7fi2mr2v 5 місяців тому

    Has anyone tried MARPHYL Organics? Phytoplankton.

  • @cherylwmh6543
    @cherylwmh6543 5 місяців тому +1

    Why add the nutrient water at the beginning of the grow? I thought just plain water was used for sprouting seeds. Nutrient not until true leaves form???

  • @lindasmith8701
    @lindasmith8701 3 місяці тому

    Love your content, Mike! You’ve become a great friend & influence! I appreciate a
    ll the options you’ve included in your content throughout all these years!
    🌱🌿🌶️🫑🌴❣️☀️
    I live in Florida, too. I’ve highly valued your experience. THANK YOU❣️

  • @catherinecariazo8963
    @catherinecariazo8963 4 місяці тому

    Can you use ordinary seeds or it should be microgreen seeds?

    • @KeepOnGrowin
      @KeepOnGrowin  4 місяці тому +2

      microgreen seeds are cheaper for bulk. You can use regular but it will cost a lot to do any volume.

  • @danielt6689
    @danielt6689 5 місяців тому +3

    How was the Masterblend 20-20-20? If I remember correctly, you tried it at one time.

    • @MK-cw4gw
      @MK-cw4gw 5 місяців тому +3

      I had the same question. I have been using it based off of his recommendation but it looks like he has moved away from it. I don't remember him explaining the change unless I missed a step in a video somewhere.

    • @KeepOnGrowin
      @KeepOnGrowin  5 місяців тому +4

      worked for me but I do mostly leafy greens. Other people were having trouble with it and reducing the ratio. I don't get into messing with all of that and just suggest the original formula so everyone does not get confused.

    • @danielt6689
      @danielt6689 5 місяців тому +1

      ​@@KeepOnGrowin Thanks, good to know. Long time traditional in-ground gardener, I started hydroponics and bought the 20-20-20 specifically based on your videos.

    • @MK-cw4gw
      @MK-cw4gw 5 місяців тому

      @@KeepOnGrowin Thank you Mike! I was one of those that had some initial issues. After some tweaking, I think I got it right. My issue seemed to be proper dilution of the powder. Once I let it fully dissolve in the water and increased the water ratio slightly, to about 75% strength, I got the best results. (for me) Awesome new idea using the clay pellets!! Can't wait to dig into this one! Have a great day and thanks again for all you do! Mike - Northern NY

    • @jonisolis9645
      @jonisolis9645 4 місяці тому

      I also had a lot of trouble with the right mix/dilution. I now mix it at half strength and now most of my plants are doing much better. But then I am using it for mostly indoor plants and young plants under lights, not outside in bright sunlight. @@MK-cw4gw

  • @marysweet2644
    @marysweet2644 5 місяців тому +2

    Where can I get clay pebbles? Thanks

    • @sonet66
      @sonet66 5 місяців тому +1

      Got mine from Amazon uk

    • @Lunasgarden2021
      @Lunasgarden2021 5 місяців тому +2

      I got mine from a hydroponic store here in Australia

    • @KeepOnGrowin
      @KeepOnGrowin  5 місяців тому +1

      amzn.to/47Ff5wA

  • @samfrndzin
    @samfrndzin 3 місяці тому

    Hey can I use clay bowls instead of glass?

    • @KeepOnGrowin
      @KeepOnGrowin  3 місяці тому

      yes, they just evaporate faster

  • @My70thYear
    @My70thYear День тому

    Do you sterilize your seeds before growing?

  • @sherrythompson8234
    @sherrythompson8234 5 місяців тому

    Just curious are clay pepples re- usable?

  • @Drtbyrd
    @Drtbyrd 3 місяці тому

    Please grow a plant all the way out in a bigger glass jar with the balls. I think it will work.

  • @ValZhihar
    @ValZhihar 5 місяців тому

    Why do you need nutrients for microgreens? Seeds have everything needed to get to this stage.

  • @JussiTuukkanen
    @JussiTuukkanen 3 місяці тому

    interesting( ness )

  • @elizabethjames213
    @elizabethjames213 4 місяці тому +5

    Why are you jealous of his wife. Let your husband do the same for you. The Bible says thou shalt not be jealous over other people's wife or husband . You have to let go of that thought ❤

    • @poollife777
      @poollife777 4 місяці тому +9

      She did not mean it that way you literally took it the wrong way. And the only way you could have done that is if you were being judgemental which I feel you were.

    • @mitty2575
      @mitty2575 2 місяці тому

      🤦🏽‍♀️🙄