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.
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
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
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!
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.
I tend to up-cycle any pastry plastic-containers, which has a lid and has a big enough space to hold seedlings. They usually hold cookies, or similar goods.
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
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?
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
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.
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
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?
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!! 🌎💚🙏
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?
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 :)
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.
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 !!!
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.
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
Wow, thank you for all this info! I feel like I can do this now. One question: what do you set the tray on? I know you said a flat surface, but how do you avoid getting drainage water or soil on your surface?
Definitely store them in the coolest, dryest, darkest place possible. The fridge is tricky because you open it all of the time, and condensation can start germination process artificially
“It’s more expensive which doesn’t make sense cuz there’s actually less material” Omg the cutest! 😂😂❤️ idk why but I always took Kevin as a business guy/someone high up in the business world lol maybe it’s just the way he moves or cuz I’m in the “business world” myself lol
@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.
Yes, but also you're not growing in an environment that would even make a non-food-safe plastic, non-food safe if that makes sense. Heat / lots of UV is the issue, neither of which would be present in enough quantities for a microgreens grow
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
It’s great to see a young man being interested and mastering gardening. Keep up the great work!
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.
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.
5 years later. Still relevant info! Thank you!
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 ua-cam.com/video/OX8najPmiyc/v-deo.html&ab_channel=Bacon_
Basil is my first time attempt growing from seed (not micro-greens). Thank you for sharing they take forever because they do!
I like you video content. I purchased your urban gardening book. I like your simplicity and your easy to follow teachings.
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
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!
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.
God, I love this channel
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?
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!
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?
My favorite UA-cam Channel!
That was awesome thank you so much this was so helpful. This is my new favorite microgreens channel
Very informative. I'm just starting my microgreens journey and the shared information will surely be usable. Thanks!
You're welcome!
I tend to up-cycle any pastry plastic-containers, which has a lid and has a big enough space to hold seedlings. They usually hold cookies, or similar goods.
Nice, great idea!
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
can I grow multiple types in the same tray in sections?
You can use Shoe treys, they are made out a much stronger plastic, and lost nada.
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?
Very informative. Thanks!
Just bought some microgreens from the link provided, but wish you had a discount code due to the shipping expense.
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
Very informative! I watched your vids and started using everything I learned from you! :)
What's better, soil or pads?
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.
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.
Excellent content! Thank 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
Really helpful, thanks heaps 🌈
Can I use worm compost for this?
Thank you for the video!
If you use coconut coir or peat moss do you still need to use tray with drainage holes
Do people ever pasturize the soil/coir to avoid mold?
This is fantastic information sharing, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Glad you enjoyed!
Agreed, love this community! 🌱💚
Would using the cheaper tray, reinforce edges with duct tape, then put only 1 inch of soil?
What about growing on a metal 20 mesh screen with bottom watering? Opinion?
Thank you so much.
Thanks, but why do i need soil???? I sprout since the 90ies and never used soil to get microgreens. Also Burlap works.
What water do you use?
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!! 🍀
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! 🌱💚
What is the plastic recycling number on the black trays?
I was wondering if they are food grade.
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?
Can i use my premium soil for growing microgreens? The composition includes white and black peat and enriched with humus, perlite and zeolite.
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!!
🌎💚🙏
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.
Can I use my seed sprouter to grow microgreens without soil/coconut coir or moss (just using water)?
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 :)
nice video, please keep on updating!
Great Video....thank you for sharing
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
How long do seeds last (stay viable) after purchased ?
Where’s the link you talk about for products you mention in the video?
Great content! thank you. I subscribed
Appreciate you!
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.
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
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 !!!
If you buy the sturdy 1 inch deep trays, can you place a paper towel underneath to keep in the water a bit better?
Yup!
Epic Gardening thanks!
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.
Really good 101, great job !
Thank you my friend!
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
Perfect info 👍🇺🇸
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
Where do I purchase the 1 in no hole tray? Thanks.
Hellooo from Amsterdam. Does it make sense to mix sieved soil and vermicompost as growing bed for microgreens?
Great videos, do you have any idea where to buy seeds in Ontario Canada? Thanks
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!
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
nice video, love it ❤ thanks 😊
Can you give some kind of idea of what quantity of microgreens an upscale restaurant might buy per week?
Very hard to say, at minimum 5-10 trays
$60-$300
Could you grow wild greens like Burdock or Lambs quarters?
So long as you had the seeds!
Most plants can be grown as microgreens, you can look for those types of specific seeds online
How do you record your data
Helpful thanks!
Is there any issue with using a 2 inch tray and only filling it to 1 inch?
What is the possibility of growing micro greens vertically?
Hey Kevin I have a dumb question for ya? Could you keep reusing the same soil as long as it’s disease free? I know you mentioned the seeds are producing all of the nutrients. I’ve never grown micro greens and I’d love to get into it.
You COULD, but you'd probably want to recycle through compost before you re-use it though :)
Cool.
Thank you sir
My peas are doing great! I use the same grow bags every year and loosen soil a little by squishing bags. I put on top of the soil tea from used tea bags (awesome!) , one dose of chopped seaweed (superb!) from beach and my own urine (yes i do piss in bottles). I have put some cheap fertilizer balls on too from a £$ shop
How do you grow red vein sorrel?
I'll do a vid!
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
which seeds are fresh and stronger for a long time 🤔
Just must preserve then well, cool dry dark
Wow, thank you for all this info! I feel like I can do this now. One question: what do you set the tray on? I know you said a flat surface, but how do you avoid getting drainage water or soil on your surface?
You can just put another tray underneath!
Lovely video. Thanks. I live in an area where temp. is 40 celcius in summer. Will i have to store the seeds in the fridge?
Definitely store them in the coolest, dryest, darkest place possible. The fridge is tricky because you open it all of the time, and condensation can start germination process artificially
I would put silica packs near the seeds. Maybe a bowl of baking soda in the fridge too to grab some of the moisture in the air.
“It’s more expensive which doesn’t make sense cuz there’s actually less material”
Omg the cutest! 😂😂❤️ idk why but I always took Kevin as a business guy/someone high up in the business world lol maybe it’s just the way he moves or cuz I’m in the “business world” myself lol
Hahaha I do love business
soil sifter video link? please.
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.
@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.
Thank you for your videos very informative!
Could you grow in used coffee grounds?
I believe it should be possible, yeah!
Did you try it? How did it work out?
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
Hi! where are the links for the seeds?...
Sorry, I get them from www.everwilde.com and www.trueleafmarket.com
Are the plastic trays food grade? That’s the knock I have heard with the 1020s.
Yes, but also you're not growing in an environment that would even make a non-food-safe plastic, non-food safe if that makes sense. Heat / lots of UV is the issue, neither of which would be present in enough quantities for a microgreens grow
Tastiest and top tier micro greens to grow ?
Hi, how can I create the seed of microgreens without having to always buy it, I live in Italy and here is not widespread, please help me
You'd have to grow these plants to seed and save them all...even less cost effective than buying them unfortunately :(
@@epicgardening : would it be possible to buy fresh produce for less than the cost of seeds ?
2:40 was this bit supposed to be edited out?
Thanks for the guide btw
It was :P - stupid mistake!
no it was not, thank you.
Great video, clear concise easy to follow information.
Thankyou