How to Grow Microgreens from Start to Finish (COMPLETE GUIDE)

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  • This is the most comprehensive guide on how to grow microgreens I have ever produced. Follow along as I take you from seed selection and planting ALL the way through the growing process, including some tips on how to harvest, store, and use microgreens in your kitchen.
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    TIMESTAMPS
    0:00 - Common Microgreen Questions
    2:17 - Materials and Planting
    8:21 - Seeds That Require Soaking
    16:03 - Germination Phase
    17:30 - 3 Day Checkup
    18:52 - Light for Microgreens
    23:00 - 5 Day Checkup
    24:27 - 6 Day Checkup
    27:44 - Harvesting Wheatgrass
    29:43 - Juicing Wheatgrass
    31:25 - 7 Day Checkup
    33:20 - Harvesting Microgreens
    39:30 - Storing Microgreens
    40:45 - Final Thoughts
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  • @epicgardening
    @epicgardening  Před 4 lety +1300

    Put a lot into this one guys, here are your timestamps:
    0:00 - Common Microgreen Questions
    2:17 - Materials and Planting
    8:21 - Seeds That Require Soaking
    16:03 - Germination Phase
    17:30 - 3 Day Checkup
    18:52 - Light for Microgreens
    23:00 - 5 Day Checkup
    24:27 - 6 Day Checkup
    27:44 - Harvesting Wheatgrass
    29:43 - Juicing Wheatgrass
    31:25 - 7 Day Checkup
    33:20 - Harvesting Microgreens
    39:30 - Storing Microgreens
    40:45 - Final Thoughts

    • @rlguerrero2263
      @rlguerrero2263 Před 4 lety +5

      Had you heard something about using Trichoderma spp. to control molds?

    • @janice2532
      @janice2532 Před 4 lety +10

      This is super helpful
      I eat these with everything and there is a real satisfaction when you grew them yourself

    • @santisstenkevics1063
      @santisstenkevics1063 Před 4 lety +5

      If you want sunflowers to grow taller, then After germination just put another tray on top of the sunflowers and leave them in the dark for extra 2 days like that. And only then expose them to the light

    • @jacobfurnish7450
      @jacobfurnish7450 Před 4 lety +3

      What do you do with leftover media/finished media?

    • @dangtruck5438
      @dangtruck5438 Před 4 lety +5

      What about temperature it's winter

  • @catsincredulous9998
    @catsincredulous9998 Před 2 lety +758

    I told my wife you are an excellent speaker. Having taken public speaking in college, I recognized good speaking ability. You have very minimal fillers - ums, uhs, etc. You are very fluent with your thoughts which illustrates your high level of knowledge. That must be a blessing for you as it drastically reduces your editing time. Great job.

    • @superfoodq
      @superfoodq Před rokem +9

      I agree!

    • @dopapier
      @dopapier Před rokem +50

      Definitely. The clarity, the fluency, not rushing and (for me) none of that damned music that so many amateur CZcamsrs seem to think they must have on while they talk.

    • @alexbaldwin3744
      @alexbaldwin3744 Před rokem +9

      I recognized that too, I am taking a online speech class rn and I wish I had his abilities for my speeches 🤣

    • @KaySouldier7
      @KaySouldier7 Před rokem +3

      Yes very well said from you and from him. 👍🏾

    • @ShayBayBay585
      @ShayBayBay585 Před rokem +2

      Very much so!

  • @lexica510
    @lexica510 Před 4 lety +721

    As far as the flavor of wheatgrass goes, I'm reminded of what my husband said the first time he had wheatgrass juice: "…tastes like football practice."

  • @s.l2201
    @s.l2201 Před rokem +202

    I'm at the 'curious stage' of growing and just browsing some videos. I see your video and think 'Who's going to watch a 41 min show on growing microgreens?'. Turns out- ME! Hah!! 😄Yep- the whole thing! This was really well done and so interesting! Thank you for the clear effort and patience it took to create this content for us. Really inspiring and I feel like maybe this is something I could do! :)

    • @soothingsounds7092
      @soothingsounds7092 Před rokem +7

      Couldn't sleep because I had the idea today to start this as a side hustle. After rolling around in my bed for a while until I decided to open CZcams. And yeah now im here haha

    • @kristakirk5242
      @kristakirk5242 Před rokem +4

      Same!! I’m starting this weekend!

    • @EndlessMuse
      @EndlessMuse Před rokem

      @@soothingsounds7092 if you haven't already, DO IT. It sounds so enjoyable.

    • @glomontero6011
      @glomontero6011 Před rokem +2

      Try it you’ll like it! This is my 3 year of starting again.
      Something has gone wrong 2 & 3 yr. So I m hopeing this 3.5 year will the yr I actually have a real crop .

    • @soothingsounds7092
      @soothingsounds7092 Před rokem

      @@glomontero6011 regulatories in Germany are crazy man 😂

  • @E-Kat
    @E-Kat Před rokem +116

    No background music!! How amazing and professional!
    Thank you so much for enlightening others that background music is not the way for well made videos!
    It's only needed if the video is a chore to watch.
    I miss so many interesting videos as the music is so distracting and I can only listen to them whilst doing something else, so can't read the subtitles.
    For this one, I had to find time.
    You're a kind man, I can sense this.
    Wishing you all the best. 🌱

    • @dopapier
      @dopapier Před rokem +2

      I couldn’t agree more.

    • @playboydumby
      @playboydumby Před rokem +1

      i find the opposite is true for me 😅 cant focus without music. feels too awkward.

    • @dopapier
      @dopapier Před rokem

      @@playboydumby That’s interesting. My son is a bit like that. I think it sometimes links to a level of autism.

  • @eirenwhelan3312
    @eirenwhelan3312 Před 4 lety +1302

    You have an incredible ability to talk, present and think at the same time all whilst being engaging and genuine. Couldn't stop watching and didnt know I was interested in micro-greens!

    • @epicgardening
      @epicgardening  Před 4 lety +49

      Appreciate you saying so and glad you enjoyed!

    • @runtochrist1975
      @runtochrist1975 Před 4 lety +5

      @@epicgardening : I could not find the stirshum under the two websites you provided. I have never heard of this before and tried different spelling with no luck. Can you send the link where you buy the seeds. 4jesus4eternity1985@gmail.com

    • @renatedorner1517
      @renatedorner1517 Před 4 lety +11

      @@epicgardening I totally agree. I was so hypnotized in a good way

    • @slammy19_5
      @slammy19_5 Před 4 lety +14

      @@runtochrist1975"Nasturtium"

    • @AryanaAdelina
      @AryanaAdelina Před 4 lety +2

      I completely agree!

  • @MyDustyPickles
    @MyDustyPickles Před 2 lety +279

    Clear salt shakers are great for small seed distribution. You may need to enlarge the holes with a small drill bit. Helps avoid clumping.

    • @bridgetcoffey9170
      @bridgetcoffey9170 Před rokem +31

      Or use those Parmesan cheese shakers for larger seeds.

    • @MyDustyPickles
      @MyDustyPickles Před rokem +9

      @@bridgetcoffey9170 Very true!

    • @TimeSurfer206
      @TimeSurfer206 Před rokem +10

      This is simply brilliant, and brilliantly simple.
      And I love you both for this.

    • @kristakirk5242
      @kristakirk5242 Před rokem +1

      I thought the same thing about the salt shaker, but the Parmesan cheese bottle is genius!

    • @tangokaleidos1926
      @tangokaleidos1926 Před 11 měsíci

      @@tincantelephone972 lol

  • @Adamcfyfe
    @Adamcfyfe Před rokem +112

    3 years old and still a solid video. Thank you for putting this together.

  • @katehache
    @katehache Před rokem +8

    You are the Bob Ross of gardening.

  • @felix_christopher
    @felix_christopher Před 3 lety +357

    This is amazing. No clickety-click-bait kind of bullsh-t, just beginner friendly, clear, easy to grasp instructions. Never have I ever thought about this topic, but five minutes in the video, I suddenly feel this urge to start growing microgreens. Thanks for this helpful content!

    • @pdlsuper7lanck873
      @pdlsuper7lanck873 Před 2 lety +2

      Did you ever try growing some? I prefer the mason jar method which I think is even easier than this and requires no soil!

    • @mbya777
      @mbya777 Před 2 lety +1

      Lol this was me. Within thr next week I've got a plan to create an entire setup of greens loll

    • @dil7185
      @dil7185 Před 2 lety +1

      @@pdlsuper7lanck873
      I also grow seeds without soil , in jars , but that's the difference - they are sprouts , not microgreens ; microgreens grow for a bit longer . I wonder whether microgreens are healthier than sprouts ?...I would think so , bc of the precious green chlorophyll content .

    • @vibingitachi5068
      @vibingitachi5068 Před 2 lety +2

      @@dil7185 and they got nutrients from soil

    • @pamelaaverill1608
      @pamelaaverill1608 Před 2 lety +1

      I enjoyed this epically thank you Kevin 😊

  • @cynthiakorinek9654
    @cynthiakorinek9654 Před 3 lety +102

    Wish you showed watering during those 10-12 days. Also, would love to see how you are cooking and using them. :)

    • @vioricapm6207
      @vioricapm6207 Před 11 měsíci +6

      Just eat them plain, in salads, on sandwiches, with regular meals as a side. I don't even think there's such a thing as cooking microgreens.

  • @ShinetimeDomains
    @ShinetimeDomains Před 2 lety +211

    After almost a decade of growing micros and watching tons of vids about it, I have to say, this is the most satisfying grow video I've ever seen 😎

  • @gardeningwithdiane
    @gardeningwithdiane Před rokem +15

    Kevin, I plant dill micro greens all through my garden and it really helps keep cucumber beetles away and lady bugs around to eat the different pest eggs and aphids!

  • @jiminsealbeach4109
    @jiminsealbeach4109 Před 4 lety +456

    I grow microgreens in my apartment, but in small batches for my own consumption only. My windows don’t get much sun so I can’t grow many other edibles, but the “legginess” you get from growing seedlings in low light is actually a plus with microgreens. They are taller and easier to cut, and of course, they will never have to be strong enough to support a mature plant.
    I grow mine on paper towels on top of plastic salsa or cole slaw containers filled with water. I cut a couple slits on the lid and pull the ends of the paper towel through and down into the water. The towel wicks up the water in the container to feed the seeds and keep them moist. I leave them in the dark a couple days after they germinate then move them to the window.
    Each container is one serving. I have an assembly line going. I plant one every day or so. It’s fun and they are my most successful crop.

    • @epicgardening
      @epicgardening  Před 4 lety +61

      Yeah I bake in a bit of legginess in mine for ease of harvest as well. Great to hear your method Jim

    • @spoolsandbobbins
      @spoolsandbobbins Před 4 lety +23

      Wonderful idea for apartment dwellers!

    • @judithjohnson5371
      @judithjohnson5371 Před 4 lety +13

      Amazing.Have a small kitchen. Way to go.

    • @jiminsealbeach4109
      @jiminsealbeach4109 Před 4 lety +73

      People has been praising me for “my method” so I have to say it’s not mine. I just modified what I saw on a channel called mini-gro. he hasn’t posted in 4 years but his microgreen vids are still out there.

    • @Sallu58214
      @Sallu58214 Před 4 lety +16

      Thanks for sharing. This videos "bare bones" is still way too big for my apartment. Your approach seems way more reasonable.

  • @odds87
    @odds87 Před 4 lety +303

    I've spent a couple of days watching various microgreen CZcams videos. This was an absolute breath of fresh air. It answered all of my questions, in a clear and concise way, without overcomplicating things or trying to sell me an eBook. Instant subscribe - many thanks.

  • @doinacampean9132
    @doinacampean9132 Před 2 lety +31

    Peas will actually continue to grow if you water them. And as they are nitrogen fixers, I think it's worth it to actually plant some (or all) in your garden. Yes, you will damage some of the roots but never underestimate their will to live. Also, soaking is optional, it may take a little bit more time to sprout, but sprout they will :)

  • @jsweetsurrender
    @jsweetsurrender Před rokem +22

    I’d say this is the most comprehensive, informative micro-green video I’ve seen yet. I’ve watched tons and still felt overwhelmed to even begin. This video and it’s step by step guide is so well put together. Thank you so much!

  • @kylievincent8081
    @kylievincent8081 Před 3 lety +230

    I love how willing you are to share this information and so in depth. A lot of growers play the elitest game and keep their information close to thier chest. Knowledge is meant to be shared. Thank you

    • @hillbillyhullabaloo
      @hillbillyhullabaloo Před 2 lety

      He's a greenhorn with an unlimited budget but yeah

    • @dispatchdebbie
      @dispatchdebbie Před rokem

      Ditto ‼️

    • @giveitaway12
      @giveitaway12 Před rokem

      Agree with others, Thanks for making this one video so informative from start to finish.

  • @donnynapitupulu3740
    @donnynapitupulu3740 Před 4 lety +121

    Thank you for sharing this expensive video for free on youtube

  • @Anna-ss4sf
    @Anna-ss4sf Před 2 lety +79

    I can’t stop watching this! It’s packed with useful information. There is absolutely no fluffy bs. I feel really motivated to start my own micro green garden.

  • @dennisshoemaker2789
    @dennisshoemaker2789 Před 2 lety +48

    I have to say this is one of the best gardening videos made. Answered so many microgreen questions. Thank you! You earned a subscriber.

    • @harlynewilliams2421
      @harlynewilliams2421 Před rokem +1

      Me again, can these microgreens be grown safely in direct sunlight or only the way you've been doing them, a need to know so please reply thanks

  • @DeafEmily
    @DeafEmily Před 3 lety +56

    I want to thank you so much for enabling your videos to be captioned and accessible to Deaf gardeners. I am a certified Ag teacher and refer my students to your videos. Awesome content. Thanks again.

  • @tinahoward5931
    @tinahoward5931 Před 4 lety +275

    A salt shaker would probably do good spreading the tiny seeds. ❤️

    • @epicgardening
      @epicgardening  Před 4 lety +33

      Yeah that works well!

    • @runtochrist1975
      @runtochrist1975 Před 4 lety +4

      @@epicgardening : I tried to look up Stir shum and I am pulling up pumpkin seeds. It isn't listed under micro greens under the two websites that you provided. Can you email me the link where you buy this. 4jesus4eternity1985@gmail.com

    • @sandieeisenhower7429
      @sandieeisenhower7429 Před 4 lety +5

      @@runtochrist1975 Nasturtium

    • @retrodog63
      @retrodog63 Před 4 lety +8

      I use the strainer lids from my Mason/Ball jars. The plastic ones with different sized holes.

    • @JCC_1975
      @JCC_1975 Před 3 lety +2

      OMG. I never thought of that. Gonna try. Thanks

  • @theladysamantha193
    @theladysamantha193 Před rokem +11

    I first saw this video several years ago and am revisiting it now as me and my boyfriend have gotten pretty heavy into starting to grow things. I just want to point out that your commentary on what is "organic" is such a perfect way of putting it. I recently had to leave a group on facebook due to a lot of posts about "how they are lying to you cause organic foods still are treated with pesticides and herbicides" and "organic farming still uses chemicals" and other such inflammatory comments and posts. You just seemed to sum it up perfectly here. Yes, organic gardening still uses chemicals and herbacides and fungicides and pesticides... But they are approved, natural, non carcinogenic chemicals. As you say, some things that are mass produced artificially arent toxic or harmful but rather beneficial! And some naturally occurring compounds are deadly as hell! There are mushrooms out there that will kill you if you so much as lick it, let alone eat the whole thing. There is plenty of room for deadly poison in a natural herbalists inventory as much as there is highly lifesaving medicine available due to chemist manufacturing. Thank you for explaining the balance here. People get so stuck on catch words and phrases without understanding the chemistry behind it all. Dihydrogen monoxide sounds absolutely vicious but life on this planet is dependant on it...

  • @lilianawojciechowski2828
    @lilianawojciechowski2828 Před 11 měsíci +5

    I've binge watched your gardening videos. My plants are growing out of control, I didn't think anything would survive under my massive non green thumb, but the tomatoes/potatoes are growing like mad! I should've planted more variety. Now I'm getting ready to grow microgreens. Thank you so much for your beautiful and free videos.

  • @sociallyawkward520
    @sociallyawkward520 Před 4 lety +255

    *pets the wheatgrass* Who's a good plant? You’re a good plant!

    • @michellebaras2585
      @michellebaras2585 Před 4 lety +4

      I love this!

    • @dancewithgoli7817
      @dancewithgoli7817 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Zaynersyy that's barbaric

    • @kaylag.997
      @kaylag.997 Před 3 lety +1

      Nice chuckle when I heard him say he pets his plants. But I totally get it. I would to.

    • @michaelmaragh3919
      @michaelmaragh3919 Před 3 lety

      Petting your plants triggers their strengthening process, like winds do outdoors.

  • @MissNebulosity
    @MissNebulosity Před 3 lety +51

    I have to say this is officially now my favorite garden channel.

    • @Bronxchick92
      @Bronxchick92 Před 2 lety

      I agree. I brought some fruits, vegetables, and herbs this past weekend and was going through CZcams for information how to properly plant them and I found his channel.

  • @atypicalviking1369
    @atypicalviking1369 Před 2 lety +2

    This guy has so much passion and care for his plants, its inspiring!

  • @clashwithkeen
    @clashwithkeen Před rokem

    I love the way you frame your take on organic vs non-organic growing.

  • @earleentucker228
    @earleentucker228 Před 2 lety +50

    WOW!! You REALLY have me sold on micro-gardening! I am disabled but love to garden & eat fresh, and now I can! Thank you!! I am so excited to do this & can't wait till I get my delivery!! You are very thorough in your presentation & I have now become your student!! I don't know how I got to your channel but I do know that it was meant to be! Again, Thank You!!! Earleen

    • @squaremaskguy9078
      @squaremaskguy9078 Před 2 lety +7

      I'm also disabled, and I started doing micro garden today 😃. I'm just doing 2 trays to see I do for now

    • @mariahradesky9307
      @mariahradesky9307 Před rokem +3

      @@squaremaskguy9078 How is it coming along? I'm disabled too & need to know if I will be able to keep up.

    • @kwaks1979
      @kwaks1979 Před 4 měsíci

      How is it going with yours?

    • @kwaks1979
      @kwaks1979 Před 4 měsíci

      @@squaremaskguy9078how is going for you? Also disabled looking to grow this

  • @JonDaye07
    @JonDaye07 Před 3 lety +54

    It's difficult to find a video that shows a task almost completely from start to finish. I've been wanting to try something like this, but I like to have a good understanding of what to expect so I can fix anything with minimal loss. Thank you very much for taking the time to make this.

  • @nathanappleton3032
    @nathanappleton3032 Před 2 lety +4

    This is the most informative and easy to understand guide to micro green production I've seen, well done Kevin! You've been a great help to me.

  • @ZoriVerse
    @ZoriVerse Před 24 dny +1

    Our president, VP, and press secretary need a public speaking master class from Kevin!! Love his videos! His sunflower video was my 1st conquering!❤

  • @johngriffin618
    @johngriffin618 Před 4 lety +196

    If you did a video on the stuff you make with them that would be awesome. Juices, salads, garnish etc.

    • @epicgardening
      @epicgardening  Před 4 lety +57

      Will add to list!

    • @fuurinkazan164
      @fuurinkazan164 Před 3 lety +5

      @@epicgardening I'd really like to see this! Ideally from the point where you harvest, prep, and eat!

    • @maxjones4924
      @maxjones4924 Před 3 lety +5

      @@epicgardening I am new to microgreens and I am starting a tray and wanted to know if I could do butter crunch and red leaf lettuce with arugula and kale all in the same tray at the same time?

    • @BRExteriorPro
      @BRExteriorPro Před 2 lety

      Was a video ever made

  • @Campbellteaching
    @Campbellteaching Před 4 lety +105

    Excellent video, very informative and well explained.

  • @kariec3197
    @kariec3197 Před rokem

    Epic Gardening is THE BEST gardening show online! Truly thorough and simple to understand. THANK YOU!!

  • @evelynediger7795
    @evelynediger7795 Před 2 lety +8

    This was a great presentation and answered a lot of my questions. I'm a beginner in growing micro greens. Thanks much!!

  • @lisag4878
    @lisag4878 Před 3 lety +13

    I use Wheat Grass in my green juice. It is a recipe that came with my Jacklalane's juicer. 1 handful of wheatgrass wrapped in a kale leaf run it through the juicer along with 3 to 4 spears of fresh pineapple and 1 lemon (I use Meyer lemons). It's like drinking green colored lemonade and really great tasting and if I drink a glass of that when I first start to feel sick, half the time I feel significantly better the next day.

  • @JadeAngel33
    @JadeAngel33 Před 5 měsíci

    I’ve watched again and again. Downloaded it for easy retrieval. Starting a micro business from home. Thanks Kevin! You’re the best.❤

  • @oliviarich6336
    @oliviarich6336 Před 2 lety +3

    This is my first video on Microgreens and I found it tremendously helpful. Thank you for all that you do.

  • @wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow

    can"t wait to get started! Thank you for such a thorough video!

    • @epicgardening
      @epicgardening  Před 4 lety +10

      You're very welcome, glad you enjoyed and will be tuning in to see what you make!

    • @maggiehillocks6905
      @maggiehillocks6905 Před 3 lety +3

      Thanks for a very interesting and informative video. 😀

    • @dawgridesagain8511
      @dawgridesagain8511 Před 2 lety +2

      I agree. Great info. Thank you!

  • @KittyASmith
    @KittyASmith Před 2 lety +24

    I decided to go from sprouting to growing micro-greens. I began my research and first I watched what Curtis Stone is doing (watched Urban Gardening for 2 yrs). Next I was led to you. Between the two of you I feel like an expert already!
    Kevin, your outlook on “organic” growing is refreshing. Your Master Class is all one would expect. Thank you! 🙏 🌺

  • @robhunt-watts8908
    @robhunt-watts8908 Před 2 lety

    This is one of the best CZcams items that I have watched.
    No rambling, just the information I need.
    Professional, knowledgeable and a pleasure to watch.
    Thank you from a Limey...

  • @InnaCadlum
    @InnaCadlum Před rokem +2

    You are so genuine and engaging! Every time I go back to any of your vids I get excited to start gardening again! Ordering seeds after typing this 😂❤️🌱 Here’s to more of your informative vids!!

  • @tangogyp
    @tangogyp Před 4 lety +279

    The best place to find cilantro, dill, fenugreek, mustard, etc seeds to grow as micro greens is your local Indian grocery store. You cannot beat their price.

    • @cidk59
      @cidk59 Před 4 lety +25

      That's brilliant!!!! I never thought of that. I do buy lentils from the Indian grocery, and they sprout beautifully and are very tastey in salads!

    • @missygilly9917
      @missygilly9917 Před 4 lety +5

      That’s an awesome tip! Thanks!

    • @pammcintyre5344
      @pammcintyre5344 Před 4 lety +7

      I just went to my local Indian grocery and asked about it the lentils etc could be sprouted and she didnt know. I have some herbs and lentils I purchased there to try. What makes a seed sprout or not sprout? Ive tried some that sprouted, some not, and always assumed maybe they were exposed to heat chemicals or were old. Is this true?

    • @Loopy_lollipop
      @Loopy_lollipop Před 4 lety +2

      Is there much of a difference between supermarket seeds and seeds for planting?

    • @rav8149
      @rav8149 Před 4 lety +9

      @@Loopy_lollipop The germ needs to be there. Some lentils are chopped into halves which don't have the germ and they wouldn't sprout.

  • @jennw6809
    @jennw6809 Před 4 lety +20

    Well-spoken and articulate cousin of Jim from The Office telling me how to grow stuff. Love!!

  • @jshaw6726
    @jshaw6726 Před rokem +2

    Your so smart. I love listening to you talk, you explain things in a way that I am able to absorb everything. The word mesmerizing comes to mind. Thank you for this video and all the time you spend sharing your knowledge it’s definitely helped me majorly in my food growing journey. This year was my best growing season and I’m going to be wintering my garden this winter as well as growing hydroponically inside. So I’ll be able harvest a salad at home all year round. Thanks again happy growing!

  • @blondealterego
    @blondealterego Před 4 měsíci +2

    I recommend you and your channel to a lot of people who are starting out in gardening and looking to expand, include new water saving techniques. You are inspiring!

  • @sleddy01
    @sleddy01 Před 4 lety +10

    Answered every question I had, even what to do with the spent trays. Thank you.

  • @Flippokid
    @Flippokid Před 3 lety +14

    Great guide!
    I've found that putting a good 4-5 kg of pressure on sunflower trays makes them really sturdy and bushy. I use a couple bricks that I had lying around. If you're going to grow radishes, they need to be soaked, and they like a little bit (1,5 - 2 kg) of weight. When the top tray floats up 3-5 cm or so I take the weight off.

  • @lavendersnow6447
    @lavendersnow6447 Před 9 měsíci

    You're so clear and easy to understand. You speak in a way that gives the viewer such easy listening. Not a bunch of "um" and filler words or over souped up lingo. I'm so excited to try and grow these and I immediately subscribed based on your presentation, lighting, directions...everything. thanks!

  • @laurajackson6860
    @laurajackson6860 Před 4 lety +12

    Thank you! I live in a small apartment, but I made room for a mini indoor greenhouse recently. Using your very informatiave and helpful video, it's now full with four flats of soon-to-sprout microgreens!

  • @DonSamji
    @DonSamji Před 4 lety +36

    This video is the most concise, yet incredibly informative and comprehensive work I've seen on practical microgreen production. Thank you.

  • @neltronz
    @neltronz Před 2 lety +6

    Thank you for taking the time to show how this is done! I am just beginning with growing micro greens and just had my first order of 1lb seeds of Radish (Daikon) show up in the mail. Excited to grow this first batch!

  • @lynncooke456
    @lynncooke456 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks so much for this brilliant introduction to growing microgeens. Just started trying to grow these in the UK and your video is so clear and informative, very very helpful

  • @evelinledebuhr6444
    @evelinledebuhr6444 Před 2 lety +8

    Another way to avoid mold is the spray the soil with food-grade hydrogen peroxide. Follow the instructions on the container. It is a good idea to rinse seeds and sort for broken or bad seeds I have also found that filtered water gives better results. The sprouts like wheat, other grains, sunflowers are not depending on soil nutrients, it is using nourishment from the seed. Wheat and other grasses should only be used while they have one blade. Wheatgrass juice begins to lose its potency after about 7 minutes. If you are blending wheatgrass juice with other juices, Juice it last. Cucumber and wheatgrass are a pleasant combination. (Parasites don't like cucumber juice.) Sunflower sprouts should only have 2 leaves. When the second set of leaves start, it is no longer a sprout. This is unless you are growing pea sprout or salad greens, ie. baby lettuce, kale, etc. These all will eventually depend on the soil for nutrients. Most of this information came from studying with the late Ann Wigmore, and Brian Clement.

    • @MosaleeReadingRoom
      @MosaleeReadingRoom Před 10 měsíci

      So interesting, and excellent information to have in one's brain. Thank you so much
      🫂🫂🫂🫂🫂

  • @taffy-sophiashahbozian7327
    @taffy-sophiashahbozian7327 Před 4 lety +20

    Epic video!!!!!! Thank you for all the detailed information. I've grown micro greens and watched every video out there. This is the only video someone need to grow their greens.

  • @ericfazekas1057
    @ericfazekas1057 Před rokem

    I’m just learning micro greens and this video is very well done. Thank you for all your work on this!

  • @catherinephillips2121

    Fantastic, I think you covered every single question I had about micro greens, and yes I'm extremely excited to try my hand at growing a few different types. Thank you for making it so easy to understand!

  • @dogmund6677
    @dogmund6677 Před 3 lety +11

    Comprehensive video without a lot of fluff. Appreciated seeing the growth from beginning to end. Bravo, well done!

  • @hamidnasr
    @hamidnasr Před 4 lety +20

    incredible ability to convey the message across, i have never grown microgreen but i have no questions as you have done it all and so good and complete.

  • @MasterK9Trainer
    @MasterK9Trainer Před 2 lety +2

    It's nice that you covered this because in an emergency your best bet might be to actually grow something indoors and plus anything that's easy to do provides a good starting base where they can add this to their gardening plans

  • @harlynewilliams2421
    @harlynewilliams2421 Před rokem +2

    A first timer, but your hard work sure paid off, thanks for sharing this with all of us brother, keep blessing us with your love for the good things👍👋

  • @jaimenavarro222
    @jaimenavarro222 Před 4 lety +8

    I love how wholesome this video is.

  • @laurenjatich5682
    @laurenjatich5682 Před 4 lety +6

    I love watching you share your passion! I'm such a nerd when it comes to stuff like this so I am SO SO THANKFUL that you go into all the details. Your such a blessing, thank you so much!

  • @mykindpharm
    @mykindpharm Před rokem

    Happy holidays
    2 years have past… any updates to share with beginners is greatly appreciated 😊

  • @coreyledin-bristol7068

    So excited to try this. Not only will we harvest delicious food but our chickens will love the spent mats

  • @gazoakleychef
    @gazoakleychef Před 4 lety +427

    thanks for this really helpful video :) ive been throwing my wheatgrass away after 1 cut :( :(

    • @vickycruz3791
      @vickycruz3791 Před 3 lety +24

      OMG if I had a youtube channel and you commented I would be ECSTATIC.

    • @RogueAstro85
      @RogueAstro85 Před 3 lety +20

      Love seeing you in the wild ;)

    • @ArranRWilliamson
      @ArranRWilliamson Před 3 lety +18

      Nutrient density is lower in the second and third harvest, so you have a way to pass it off as a deliberate decision.

    • @michaelross3061
      @michaelross3061 Před 3 lety +10

      damn epic gardening, give this a pin wtf

    • @snugnug8439
      @snugnug8439 Před 3 lety +3

      love your videos as well dude.

  • @kentvandervelden
    @kentvandervelden Před 3 lety +9

    A small comment regarding synthetic vs. natural from 14:49: Recent articles have talked about natural fertilizers containing PFAS (and other forever chemicals) in high quantities because of concentration in biosolids from sewage sludge. Maybe synthetic fertilizer is actually better for the environment, until there is enough onsite compost to eliminate need for purchased amendments. Another gotcha this year was that I used straw for mulch, but later found that glyphosate is a frequently used desiccant for straw. Keep up the epic videos!

  • @Sconnie13
    @Sconnie13 Před 2 lety

    Wow! I just started micrgreens this winter when i put a (small) seedling station in my dining room. I knew the basics - the very basics - but what you showed me is that I was missing a lot of basics: the sowing density, the lighting process, and the fact that harvesting is a one and done - i thought it was a renewable/regrowable resource for some reason. This in turn has encouraged me to continue with my process and to tweak it to make it better. This is a well done video on microgreens!
    Gardening - always a learning a experience!

  • @678JuliaC
    @678JuliaC Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for putting so much effort into preparing this video. Very professional and informative.

  • @merrily7846
    @merrily7846 Před 4 lety +4

    Right now my son and i are learning from all your wonderful videos. and in the mist of this madness watching your videos is keeping me sane and away from the news. I have always gardened. I have not been able in the past few years. but my son in now here helping me and he has taken over and i do what i can. like most people we are isolated and gardening is our joy. thank you

  • @elmonte5lim
    @elmonte5lim Před 3 lety +3

    Of all the videos I've watched on microgreens, I've learned the most from this one.
    Comprehensive yet succinct.
    Nice job, man.

  • @frederickvanpelt6393
    @frederickvanpelt6393 Před 2 lety +10

    Thanks for the outstanding presentation. I'm just getting started with micro greens and your concise and informative video has answered all the questions I had and more. Your video is probably the best tutorial I've seen on utube.

  • @DanikaBasista
    @DanikaBasista Před 2 lety

    Answered literally all of my questions, even how good the waste is for adding to the worm bin! Thanks!

  • @Chloe__________xx
    @Chloe__________xx Před 3 lety +3

    This bottom watering when sowing is an amazing tip thank you! 😃🌱

  • @CelestionPhoenix
    @CelestionPhoenix Před 3 lety +2

    Your videos are so informative and inspiring! It is because of you I started growing my own and I cannot express how happy I am that I am taking control of my own food! Thank you for all your information! You are awesome!

  • @stevenboswell4524
    @stevenboswell4524 Před rokem +1

    Great video! As long as the video was, I was still hoping to get to see harvesting of the other greens. As someone who had never even heard of microgreens before this video, the information you gave about storing and how to prepare the wheat grass and pea shoots were EXTREMELY helpful!

  • @melaniemann3298
    @melaniemann3298 Před rokem +2

    Thank you so much. I've had no luck with coconut mats plus I exposed them to sunlight straight away. Now I know the right way I can't wait to start again! 🥳🤞

  • @x7ogforever
    @x7ogforever Před 3 lety +7

    wow, that shot when you're at the table surrounded by green is amazing. You look like a nature wizard. I'm really craving greens as I live in a city and the produce that's available is just sad, so I'll be growing. Thanks for a really comprehensive guide.

  • @cityboys69
    @cityboys69 Před 3 lety +7

    Thank you so much brother, this is amazing. I really appreciate you taking the time out of your day to help us! This is so inspiring!

  • @kimhill981
    @kimhill981 Před 2 lety

    By far one of the most cram packed info videos- keep up the awesome work!

  • @cindithompson2187
    @cindithompson2187 Před rokem +2

    Outstanding presentation. Thank you so much for making this video. I am starting to gather information so that I can begin growing micro greens and spouts. I love your videos. You explain things so well and it is easy to follow and understand. ❤

  • @jessicafish8433
    @jessicafish8433 Před 4 lety +14

    I found you on Tiktok, and became one of my favourite channels! So happy to have found your youtube! You're brilliant!

  • @OwenL2020
    @OwenL2020 Před 4 lety +5

    For so long I've been meaning to make a microgreen farm in my basement. CZcamsrs always show finished setups and talk about lights and trays, but never talk about the seeds, how they plan or how they cultivate.
    I'm so grateful you did this video. It's exactly the level of knowledge I was looking for as I get started.

  • @dennisstark8238
    @dennisstark8238 Před 2 lety +1

    Absolutely stunning presentation Kevin -- I will be growing my first four trays of microgreens this year outdoors

  • @alexisvasquez7093
    @alexisvasquez7093 Před 2 lety +1

    Yay! Thank you so much I'm so excited ❤️ I'm going to the nursery right now so I can start today!!! I appreciate this so much😁

  • @peterngu1985
    @peterngu1985 Před 4 lety +3

    LOVE THIS! Never grown anything but gonna try it! thank you!

  • @BreezerBeej
    @BreezerBeej Před 4 lety +8

    I am in the middle of producing my first crop of wheatgrass, and you’ve made it look so easy to expand my micro-green horizons!

  • @yvonnearnold8763
    @yvonnearnold8763 Před 2 lety

    Wow this is the BEST I have ever seen. I bought some from the Coo-operative market this weekend and came to your channel to learn about them. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!!

  • @shannondavis3447
    @shannondavis3447 Před rokem

    This is FABULOUS! Very much appreciate you taking the time to share. Cheers and wishing you many happy harvests! THANK YOU!

  • @MarkWoodChannel
    @MarkWoodChannel Před 4 lety +3

    Great video, getting me to sit through 41 minutes is an accomplishment in itself. Have been doing basic sprouts for a couple years, being quarantined here lately I will be branching out to micro-greens, thank you.

  • @melissalanglais1309
    @melissalanglais1309 Před 2 lety +2

    This was such a great video! I have never grown micro greens and now I feel ready to do so! Thank you!

  • @fambilu
    @fambilu Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you for the lovely introduction to growing microgreens.

  • @JMB189
    @JMB189 Před 4 lety +5

    Excelent presentation
    Blessings from Puerto Rico!!!

  • @poeticpursuits1332
    @poeticpursuits1332 Před 2 lety +9

    I haven't started gardening yet but Nasturtium is one of the plants I was looking to grow next year when I start. I have done so much research on them the past few days.
    -Edible leaves
    -Edible stems
    -Edible seeds
    -Edible flowers
    -They make tea
    -They make pesto
    -Make a good decoy plant for aphids
    -They are beautiful

    • @dopapier
      @dopapier Před rokem

      Yes, I use the Leaves for making a pesto too. Marvellous.

  • @ayinsauto
    @ayinsauto Před 5 měsíci

    Incredible presentation. Thank you!

  • @BloodKnight360
    @BloodKnight360 Před 2 lety

    This is the shortest 41 minutes 50 seconds i ever see and feel in a video about food, thank you so much, i will get your book.

  • @sandgroperlivinginadelaide6998

    Thank you, Im wanting to grow quick greens for my chickens (I only have 2) my backyard turns to dust in summer. Your thorough video on this topic will enable me to do this

  • @cavymomma
    @cavymomma Před 4 lety +11

    Inspiring me to put my indoor grow stations to good use once my garden 'starts' are transplanted! I think I'll use some of my older seeds that didn't germinate as well to add to the mix (in small amounts so as not to waste valuable space). Thanks for another super video -)