Growing Microgreens and Reusing Soil

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In this video, I'm going to demonstrate how easy it is to compost microgreen roots and turn them into new soil for reusing.
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@edog1955 4 года назад

I swear that I could smell that "rich, dark soil"!!

@DonnyGreens 3 года назад

Such a great smelll!!

@LondonWorms 7 лет назад

Incredible that they broke down so comprehensively in just 12 days. Thanks for sharing :)

@KhangStarr 7 лет назад

If only I have worms, it would be amazing black gold =)

@LondonWorms 7 лет назад

Khang Starr LoL so true my friend so true and the worms would love those roots as they break down - but there's no faulting the compost you produced with those roots - it looks deep dark rich and fantastic.

@cole6396 5 лет назад

This is exactly how i thought it would play out, and how i am planning on re-using my soil (all that waste bothers me :P ) Thank you for the clear video and confirmation. Thumbs up and Subbbeeed! :D

@DonnyGreens 3 года назад

Just make sure the soil is free of contamination. The microgreens grow really close to the soil because they are short. I hate all the waste too - i teamed up with a local farm who does composting. I just made a video about my whole process if you wanna check it out. I think youll like it ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q0W9o0x0gQ8.html

@Liwliwa 5 лет назад

I've been watching how to reuse soil and this video answered my questions 😁

@DonnyGreens 3 года назад

If you want a few more ideas for what to do with your microgreens trays after harvest, feel free to check this video out: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q0W9o0x0gQ8.html

@brm117 3 года назад

I really appreciate you muting the audio when you poured the soil 🙏 that's top tier video work!

@craigrik2699 4 года назад

wow, so 21 days will be a pretty good planning time to recycle the material back into your garden

@DonnyGreens 3 года назад

Isn't that so cool? I'm borderline obsessed with the natural cycle of life. This is what I do with my microgreens trays after harvest: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q0W9o0x0gQ8.html

@michaelanderson9792 3 года назад

I saw a woman on youtube used a spice shaker for seed speading

@Coconutoilcrazy 4 года назад

Thank you, I wanted to reach through the screen and grab those beans that looked sprouted! I have been searching for a video on this, yours is direct and to the point. Much appreciated!

@DonnyGreens 3 года назад

Haha imagine if we could actually do that!? Feel free to check out what I do with my microgreens after harvest here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q0W9o0x0gQ8.html

@fortcastlevgn2368 4 года назад

AHHH THANK YOU FINALLY a good answer,, 12to20days ,,, ok now i gotta figure out how to do that indoors

@DonnyGreens 3 года назад

Haha i grow mine indoors and store the trays indoors after harvest as well. Check out what I'm doing in my video, im sure it will help 🌱💚 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q0W9o0x0gQ8.html

@rickbailey7183 5 лет назад

If you have a container with no holes, it's recommended that you use activated charcoal at the bottom. It keeps the soil "sweet", and helps prevent root rot. Also, hydrogen peroxide is a key ingredient for mold prevention. Food grade is preferred, just dilute it as needed. Nice videos. You might consider using 'spot focus' on your camera, though. This maintains the proper exposure for your subject matter so that it doesn't look too dark for the viewer.

@Ilikefukaseflowerandpiko 4 года назад

This is so helpful. I was looking for something like this for reusing soil after harvesting micro greens. Thank you 😊

@DonnyGreens 3 года назад

Feel free to check out what I do with my trays after harvest, im sure it will help 🌱💚 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q0W9o0x0gQ8.html

@marymartin9867 7 лет назад

hey khang, thx for this video. I've been wanting to compost but haven't done so before now because I have no access to a yard or garage so would be done inside my home. but after watching this video, I gave it a go. I can't believe how good it smells; like super fresh and healthy dirt. love it. thx. mt

@fanzheng2200 6 лет назад

there is a more simple way to reuse the soil . I actually put it into an oven and dry the soil then reuse it . it will wast some soil every time but also save a lot . so I add some new soil on the top ,put the baked soil on the Botton .It works with me ,If you don't have a big garden and many place to put the soil there wait for a long time till it become useful again ,you guys may want to try this way

@Lionking65 5 лет назад

This interesting - how would you do this exactly?

@dawnrobbins5877 7 лет назад

Good to know! I am surprised how quickly the roots break down into compost. :-)

@Runeing 7 лет назад

That's great how fast it breaks down! Love all of your videos, thanks for sharing

@alicebarrow9290 4 года назад

Just a wonderful little video - - thank you so much for posting it!

@annchenweidemann5694 7 месяцев назад

Great video, thank you!

@papablueshirt 4 года назад

It does break down fast, but I do not like to wait. I find I can reuse it immediately by incorporating worms in the mix. The worms break it down as the new crop is growing, it works well if you keep the worms happy :)

@DonnyGreens 3 года назад

Niceeee worms are a great idea to speed it up!!

@debralegorreta1375 3 года назад

simple and elegant. . . excellent video. Thank you Khang!

@DonnyGreens 3 года назад

Awesome, thanks so much for sharing!!!

@suebar5177 7 лет назад

Hi☺ love how you structure your videos over a period of time. Great job🌱

@tanyapineda7212 4 года назад

Wow... those are tall... what variety is that!? (Oh Fava...cool!) Great video, thank you!

@mrdouglasbaker 10 месяцев назад

Like how u started with answer

@ron6540 4 года назад

Fantastic video!

@onehardhitta 6 лет назад

Wow 12 days that's super fast... glad I found this vid, thanks

@marriedtothetruth Месяц назад

20 days bro.

@SmokyMan001 5 лет назад

Thank you, that's the exact answer I was looking for.

@leboiteug 5 лет назад

Thank you very much!

@josephdupont 5 лет назад

Have you ever thought about putting it in your oven and bring it up the temperature in sterilizing the soil? Also is there any way to economically distilled water that you using for the Flushing of the seeds so that you can use it again to soak the seeds what I see here is you go through a lot of water to sprout these things obviously you could use it to water other plants but if you're just doing sprouting how can you recycle the water?

@DonnyGreens 3 года назад

Seems like a lot of work. I answer a lot of these questions on my channel if you wanna check it out. Im a commercial microgreens grower in NY

@fredfrond6148 6 лет назад

I have an indoor worm farm. Since I grow in coconut coir . Then I feed the roots and coconut to my worms. I do not have any worm bedding and the micro green roots and coconut act as the bedding.

@InesH-111 7 лет назад

Thank you from Germany 💚

@angiechoo82 4 года назад

Hihi Khang , thank you for the very informative video =). Can i ask if we need to sterile the compost before using on Microgreen? Thank you !

@DonnyGreens 3 года назад

Yes, you definitely want the growing medium to be sterile when growing microgreens to make sure they are safe for consumption. You can see what I do with my waste here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q0W9o0x0gQ8.html

@donnafield2616 6 лет назад

I enjoyed this very much thank you for sharing you did a good job!

@larrymcbrayer3027 3 года назад

Great info

@gusy629 7 лет назад

I'm no longer grow my microgreen with soil, there are lots of annoying small little flying black insets under the soil. I use hydroponic fabric sheets on top of soil and put seeds on top. It worked. Also Rock wool methods works as well.

@MidEastAmerican 7 лет назад

Great vid! THANK YOU!

@leone7891 6 лет назад

Great video great vibes!

@TheLeyaKa 7 лет назад

very useful info, thank you!

@lunarminx Год назад

I do this in a storage bin. I keep uñder à table

@cicco1838 7 лет назад

thanks for sharing plant bro!!

@johnluciano5163 7 лет назад

Khang could you do how to start a compost video?

@KhangStarr 7 лет назад

Hi John, there are many videos already made on this topic if you search RU-vid. I'm sure you'll find so much information that would be much better than I can make on compost.

@johnluciano5163 7 лет назад

Khang, Thank you. I like your take on growing. Because of your videos I got my frist grow tent. I might have went a little overboard I got a 6.5 x 6.5 x 6.5. I'm still working on my lighting system that I'm going to do. Do you have any suggestions? I'm leaning towards LEDs with a exhaust fan and an intake fan.

@KhangStarr 7 лет назад

LED is an excellent option because it's low energy and low heat. It also depends on what you're growing. If you're like me and you want to grow everything in the tent, I'd invest a little on a good setup, a light that has all spectrum for all stages of fruiting plants. Also, read the coverage area before choosing a light. If it covers enough ground in your tent, then go with that.

@KhangStarr 7 лет назад

@johnluciano5163 7 лет назад

Khang Starr I figured I would start with my local hydroponics store and ask them what the best size lighting I need. I'm not growing much just chocolate Scotch bonnets comma starfish peppers comma bird's-eye peppers from your review and the scotch bonnets comma Peach ghost peppers and purple jalapenos that look amazing. Your hydroponic videos nutrient videos was great advice my plants are doing amazing. Even though they're still seedlings.T growth is pretty dark green. a few years ago I just threw a couple of habanero seeds in a coffee can with some soil from my backyard. And now I'm going to have an actual real crop

@leightoncooke 6 лет назад

This was really helpful

@ehsanbosaghzadeh9253 4 года назад

thanks for video. can we use this method in video if my soil contain coco noir or perlite?! (50/50 soil an coco noir)

@DonnyGreens 3 года назад

My soil has perlite as well. you can see what I'm doing with my microgreens trays after harvest here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q0W9o0x0gQ8.html

@marylouzingalie-adams7690 7 лет назад

Hi, thanks for all your videos. I have been successfully growing microgreens for quite a while now. However, lately when they get about an inch high, they lay down in the dirt and get limp. This batch is in soil, it is clover. I have grown it nicely before. What gives? Could it be the heat we are having? Yes, the seeds I use are for microgreens. Help.....

@KhangStarr 6 лет назад

IF they are an inch high and are getting limp, it could be due to either too much water drowning the roots, or lack of lights causing the stalk to be weak. Lighting is very important when you want them to grow straight up and strong. In some of my videos, I cover them to prevent light because I want them tall for easy harvest.

@lathapauline1063 Год назад

What if there were healthy seeds in them, can they be used to grow separately such broccoli Have you ever tried something like that?

@louismagee9715 4 года назад

Trying to figure out how to do it in a larger storage tote container. Would you drill holes on the bottom of the container to allow drainage and airflow?

@DonnyGreens 3 года назад

I just posted a video about what I do with my microgreens waste as a commercial grower. I'm sure it will help :) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q0W9o0x0gQ8.html

@faridazaid547 5 лет назад

Does this process work with coconut coir?

@jno4159 5 лет назад

Farida Zaid Most likely not. There are tons of bacteria, fungi,mycorrhizae, enzymes in soil that help degrade the roots. You can even add more of them and additional plant food to re enrich the soil. Coir is basically baron, roots would just mold. Need something else in it or else it would just be moldy coir and roots. Worms would likely work even and create humus

@susantow4632 7 лет назад

Hi, Khang, where do u buy the fava bean like your last video you got them from whole food but they do not sell it any more thx

@KhangStarr 7 лет назад

I only get them at whole feeds cus they are much cheaper than online. My local one still carries it.

@bobdpa 7 лет назад

Hi Khang. Another great video. Question for you: I see you've done a ton of microgreens. I'm wondering what you recommend for someone looking to grow a milder one? I've recently grown arugula and it was very peppery. Seemed like it'd be good in small quantities. Do you have recommendations for anyone looking to make an entire microgreen salad? I was thinking sunflower or peas would be my next try. Thanks! :)

@KhangStarr 7 лет назад

Sunflower is a great choice for salads. For peas, I like to stir fry them for a few minutes. This brings out their sweetness even more.

@bobdpa 7 лет назад

Ok thanks so much Khang. I appreciate the response. I'm noticing in this video, you've said that the microgreens will grow back. Do you get multiple harvests out of microgreens, or are you composting them right after the first harvest? Thanks :)

@shcuck 7 лет назад

Hi Khang great video as always!!! Question about the Micro Green Seeds... Are they a special variety of seed or do you use normal seeds and just harvest the seedlings early?

@KhangStarr 7 лет назад

Microgreens are basically same as the regular plants, but harvested early, so they are the same seeds. I always recommend buying specific organic microgreen seeds as others may have been treated for shelf life.

@shcuck 7 лет назад

Thanks a lot Khang. I will give it a shot and see how it turns out. ;-)

@justyna.1979 7 лет назад

Thank You:-)

@junaidfaiz 5 лет назад

Is wheat compost good for plants, the one left after flour making from machines?

@DonnyGreens 3 года назад

Why not!

@carolinehonse35 6 лет назад

I use coco coir and perlite for hydro growing. Do you think that mix would breakdown as well and fast? Thanks.

@-Isaiah 4 года назад

That’s my question!!

@lilialupan9299 5 лет назад

what if u had mold on the soil? canu still reuse it this way?

@DonnyGreens 3 года назад

You really dont want to reuse again for microgreens. It is unsafe. Outdoor veg is fine. This is what I do with my microgreens trays after harvest: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q0W9o0x0gQ8.html

@mrboat580 4 года назад

I bought a couple of those black plastic concrete mixing troughs from the big box hardware store. I then spread the soil and roots out in those and let the sun completely dry it. Then I remove whatever visible root hair is left and other debris. Then I cover the entire batch with a black plastic garbage bag or landscape film and solarize it. This will kill off any bacteria, molds or other pests that may be present. Especially useful for those trying to use an otherwise inert (coco coir, etc.) medium.

@DonnyGreens 3 года назад

Very cool, thanks for sharing. This is what I do with mine if you are interested: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q0W9o0x0gQ8.html

@Payleus Год назад

So would I be able to use this soil for more microgreens in theory?

@longho409 7 лет назад

dry it add dirt. haa I like that idea. thx

@longho409 7 лет назад

thats game , jus put worms in . or burry a goldfish

@tresachamling2915 5 лет назад

I don’t grow my sprouts in soil ..just in a napkin..can do the same thing with my sprouts roots???

@KhangStarr 5 лет назад

Yes, natural napkins will break down into new soil.

@yeadasme2550 4 года назад

Do u keep it outside? Or is it in the sun or shade ? Thank you for sharing or answering !!!

@KhangStarr 4 года назад

Outside in the sun.

@DonnyGreens 3 года назад

I store my bins inside and then move them outside. Feel free to check out my process: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q0W9o0x0gQ8.html

@digginthrutime 7 лет назад

Can you grow micro greens in rock wool and hydro nutrients?

@KhangStarr 7 лет назад

Yes.

@DinaTinyworld 5 лет назад

Hi, I followed your steps but after 4/5 days I see Growing Microgreens roots ;-)

@KhangStarr 5 лет назад

Those are probably from seeds that didn't sprout initially. In order for them to break down, there must be heat. Try not watering them too often so they can dry up a little.

@sourabhjain1686 4 года назад

I'm growing wheatgrass.....Will wheatgrass roots also decompose in soil by your method......In 20 days

@DonnyGreens 3 года назад

Yes, the wheatgrass will break down as well. Check out what I do with mine: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q0W9o0x0gQ8.html

@khilnakalyani6578 4 года назад

Do you leave the soil outside for the roots to break down?

@DonnyGreens 3 года назад

I put them into big containers and then bring it outside and compost. You can see here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-q0W9o0x0gQ8.html

@lptrolli 7 лет назад

Another great video. Can you do this with any root system?

@KhangStarr 7 лет назад

Yes, most root systems will break down just like this.

@lptrolli 7 лет назад

Thank You

@joshmiller902 6 лет назад

i wonder if people have had issues with mold using compost for microgreen soil

@ml5684 7 лет назад

hello. can you leave the compost bin indoors, if one is living in a flat and dont have a balcony? would a kitchen be a good place to leave it to decompose?

@joemagtenga8147 7 лет назад

it's possible to grow on soil with passive hydro but only water without hyidroponic nutrients?

@choconut74 5 лет назад

Hello! Do you cover the bucket during this process? Thanks!

@KhangStarr 5 лет назад

I did not, but it's a good idea. I just water the bucket when it's too dry.

@owlplatinum388 7 лет назад

Do you leave the composting soil in the sunlight or shade?

@jno4159 5 лет назад

MosesTheGardener The hotter it is, the faster it breaksdown

@louismagee9715 4 года назад

Do you use a lid?

@ShepherdschapelYTexplainsbible Год назад

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@1337BSTAR 7 лет назад

@KhangStarr you should really use a sharp knife your greens will last longer and avoids a pinch bruise on the stem another awesome vid though :)

@KhangStarr 7 лет назад

Great idea with the sharp knife

@1337BSTAR 7 лет назад

I would love to take credit but I got the idea from Curtis Stone another youtuber just paying it forward because it works amazing well i would recomend a really high quality knife exclusivly for your greens.

@dearingfauntleroy1795 6 лет назад

how long did u leave the top on the "to go" container for theradish micros - the entire 5 days ?

@HonestOne 7 месяцев назад

Did you break it down inside or outside the house?

@KhangStarr 7 месяцев назад

Outside. With the sun, it will be much faster.

@DontSlamCoke 7 лет назад

💯

@andrewschwab9748 7 лет назад

hey, i just crossed pollen from a Thai pepper to a ghost pepper i'm wondering if you've done this before and is it worth growing?

@KhangStarr 7 лет назад

No, I have not. I'm not a big fan of Ghost peppers. If you used pollen from a Thai Pepper onto a Ghost flower, very likely, you will get no seeds, or seeds that are paper thin and may not be viable. They are considered partially fertile, so if you're lucky, you may get some that sprout. If you do it the reverse, all the seeds will grow fine.

@andrewschwab9748 7 лет назад

Khang Starr alright, i'll do it opposite thank you.