Thanks for this video, Vic. I have done sprouts, but never microgreens (except in dirt trays for my chickens). I think I'll order 1 or 2 trays and do some microgreens as well to add into our daily salads. One question: Do the roots actually grow through the paper towel into the nutrient solution?
Hi Jim - good for you. We hope you like microgreens. Yes, the seeds will get fuzzy first and then a root forms from that and it penetrates the paper towel. All of these processes are so magical!
Thank you! Our light spectrum recipe is what makes Happy Leaf LED grow lights so effective, besides being designed and assembled in the USA of course😊 . If you are interested in learning more about the technical side of grow lights, I encourage you to read Vic's blog post, "What You Really Need to Know about Grow Lights," on our website. happyleafled.com/what-you-really-need-to-know-about-grow-lights/
I just ordered 2 more trays last night. I haven't done the math yet, but even with the seed cost, this seems very economical... a 1 pound bag of seed goes a long way. One 33" light and 6 trays would be a phenomenal setup for anyone imho (or 3 trays and a 17" light). What are your top 3 favorite varieties to grow?
I found seed for micro greens 3 yrs ago in my small town.. I just planted them in pots of earth. I enjoyed it but haven't seen any affordable seed in town since. I am disabled and found this easy to do.
I'm going to watch the video on spinach next, but what exactly are microgreens? Are they a vegetable that's a mixture of several different vegetables like a hybrid or the Micro Greens powder mix.
@@do7hemath937 Sprouts, microgreens, and baby greens are all different stages of plant growth and can be eaten in a variety of ways: Sprouts: The first stage of plant growth, sprouts are germinated in water and are usually ready to eat in 3-5 days. You can eat the entire sprout, including the root, stem, and seed. Microgreens: The second stage of plant growth, microgreens are harvested when the first true leaves appear, which is usually 5-8 days after seeding. Microgreens are larger than sprouts and have more stem than leaf. You can eat the stem, cotyledon, and first leaves of microgreens. Baby greens: Baby greens are leafy plants that are harvested before they are fully mature. They have developed their first set of true leaves, but they are not yet as large as they could be. Baby greens are predominantly leafy and typically have more leaf than stem.
Thanks for this video, Vic. I have done sprouts, but never microgreens (except in dirt trays for my chickens). I think I'll order 1 or 2 trays and do some microgreens as well to add into our daily salads. One question: Do the roots actually grow through the paper towel into the nutrient solution?
Hi Jim - good for you. We hope you like microgreens. Yes, the seeds will get fuzzy first and then a root forms from that and it penetrates the paper towel. All of these processes are so magical!
Nice vid! You explain things well. I recently bought trays like these. What is different about the lights you use compared to standard led bulbs?
Thank you! Our light spectrum recipe is what makes Happy Leaf LED grow lights so effective, besides being designed and assembled in the USA of course😊 . If you are interested in learning more about the technical side of grow lights, I encourage you to read Vic's blog post, "What You Really Need to Know about Grow Lights," on our website. happyleafled.com/what-you-really-need-to-know-about-grow-lights/
What temp is best for growin?
60-75°F, typically the temperature of most homes is considered the sweet spot!
I just ordered 2 more trays last night. I haven't done the math yet, but even with the seed cost, this seems very economical... a 1 pound bag of seed goes a long way. One 33" light and 6 trays would be a phenomenal setup for anyone imho (or 3 trays and a 17" light). What are your top 3 favorite varieties to grow?
I found seed for micro greens 3 yrs ago in my small town.. I just planted them in pots of earth. I enjoyed it but haven't seen any affordable seed in town since. I am disabled and found this easy to do.
Can you use regular seeds for microgreens?
Can you eat the roots?
Great question! Only the stems and leaves should be consumed.
I'm going to watch the video on spinach next, but what exactly are microgreens?
Are they a vegetable that's a mixture of several different vegetables like a hybrid or the Micro Greens powder mix.
@@do7hemath937 Sprouts, microgreens, and baby greens are all different stages of plant growth and can be eaten in a variety of ways:
Sprouts: The first stage of plant growth, sprouts are germinated in water and are usually ready to eat in 3-5 days. You can eat the entire sprout, including the root, stem, and seed.
Microgreens: The second stage of plant growth, microgreens are harvested when the first true leaves appear, which is usually 5-8 days after seeding. Microgreens are larger than sprouts and have more stem than leaf. You can eat the stem, cotyledon, and first leaves of microgreens.
Baby greens: Baby greens are leafy plants that are harvested before they are fully mature. They have developed their first set of true leaves, but they are not yet as large as they could be. Baby greens are predominantly leafy and typically have more leaf than stem.