I recently bought one of the grow kits from you and my first micro green is currently broccoli. Currently on day 5 😊 Thanks for the information in the video!
Thank you! We also sell them in 4.5in x 7.825in, but they can be cut down further - we just don't except returns on altered product so keep that in mind! We also haven't tested it in 5x5 trays, yet, so I'm not sure if it would work as well or not! Curious though!
7lbs to 15 lbs is sufficient enough for this crop! In other words, a single brick, 2 bricks, or a single paver can be used. Whereas with Sunflower Microgreens, it's recommended to use the 15lb paver.
Curious to know why you utilise a nutrient solution - my understanding with plants biology is that the possess enough 'energy' within the the seed itself to generate growth up until the first set of 'true leaves'. Considering a 'microgreen' by definition is harvested with only the cotyledon leaves, I am at a loss in understanding the nutrient requirements.
It's the same seeding density we do for soil & Coco coir. Personally, we don't like to over-seed our trays. Also, the inner dimensions of BSF 1020 trays slightly changed when they switched to a US manufacturer. Meaning there is slightly less seeding room.
guys i am LOVING your sprout/micros tray kit (5) the bigger size that comes with your reusable grow medium. i am having way more success with it than with coco in my 10x20's. idk why! maybe the smaller trays maintain a more consistent grow environment? i am also using them to sprout of my alfalfa and clover seeds vertically. so pretty and i love how much cleaner it is using the reusable silicone. total game changer not dealing with coco, soil, various mats that always gave me mold, etc. very happy and SO affordable!!! i am obsessed
YAY! That is wonderful feedback!! We're so happy to hear you are enjoying it so much. If you have any photos, we'd love to see them info@onthegrow.net - best wishes, Mandi
We compost ours, however, many people trade it to local egg farms for free eggs as the chickens love it. Or feed to livestock, worm bins, and rabbits. Personally, we do not eat it.
Hello, I can see the difference in the weight you put on the black no hole tray. Is it because of the grow medium vs cocopeat? What is the science behind the weights on top? And help on this topic would be highly appreciated. Thank you Sahil
7 to 15lbs is best for sunflower, 7lbs is great for most other crops, and then the delicate crops do best with just the weight of the tray. Here's our video on this topic ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WTCrgFVJUBE.html
It can be a little bit of a challenge for some at first, however, once you get a hang of it, its wonderful! We ship most places that our site allows us too. The best thing to do is go to www.onthegrow.net and try and place an order to see.
As a fellow grower who had issues with mold, IMO the key factors are: Try not to overwater your grow medium and avoid pooling. A too wet environment is a breeding ground for mold and bacteria. Don't use too much seeds on your trays. Overstuffed trays are the most likely to get mold in my experience. This also connected to the next tip: Make sure you have good air ventilation. Using a small ventilator can be a huge help, and using less seeds also supports good air ventilation. Make sure you clean your equipment and grow space properly. You don't need a sterile environment, but a good cleaning routine helps a lot with avoiding contamination. +1: it's totally optional, but I found a small amount of food grade H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) really helpful with my grows. I use 3% H2O2 in water with a ratio of 1:9 or 1:19. I can't really tell how to use it properly in a single comment, so I suggest doing a little research on the topic to better understand when and how to use this solution. Too much H2O2 can damage the seeds/crops, but when used properly, it's an environmentally friendly way of keeping your water and trays clean. It breaks down to water an oxygen, so not only the plants won't absorb any chemicals, the extra oxygen also helps your grow.
thank you, now my fav "pesto" sause is a mix of mg sunnies), super hot peppers (eg habaneroes) and olive oil - amazing taste for coming winter) all the best to you
I'm so glad to see these newer videos. I bought your silicone medium and that's all I know. most all of your videos are from years ago when you didn't have the silicone yet. I'm interested to know if there are other differences using the mat vs the free chart I downloaded fromyour site, ie. weighted days, blackout days, etc.
Glad you are enjoying them! Yes, most of our older videos are focused on Coco Coir, so we're trying to get some more out on the reusable medium to help others understand how to use it better. Plus, we primarily use it our selves now! There can be differences! The main thing is the guide is more of a general guide to give people an idea of what to do, but not to the T in all cases. Everyone's grow environment differs, which means grow times & germination times can too.
They are plump? Also, you have to think about how the medium sits in the tray too. The silicone is lower on the tray, whereas soil & coco coir raise everything up by about 1 to 2 inches and can make the tray look fuller, even if its the same harvest weight. That and it greatly depends on how much seed you are using, what lights, and even nutrients added.
Can you do a video on the top 5 underrated microgreens? Your videos are amazing and I fell down a rabbit hole. I enjoyed you growing things like Chia, but didn’t seem like it was your favorite. Most YT content on MGS are all sunflower, radish, broccoli, and peas. I want to know what else is out there. Thanks again for all the great content.
That's a great suggestion, thank you! If you're curious about other microgreens that you may enjoy, here are a few others that we love: Purple Kohlrabi, Cabbage, Arugula, Fenugreek, Clover, Edible Marigold, Mustard, Amaranth.
Do you sell everything you showed in this video in the 10x10 size? It's just me eating the m'greens, so I'm thinking the 10" would be better (maybe not though?). Thanks for another great video! I'm going to be placing an order soon :) Debbie in WA Ü
Yes, we do! We have the 10x10 trays, expect they are slotted, not mesh like the 1020 trays. And we sell the silicone medium pre-cut in 10x10 sizes as well. Thank you for watching and supporting our business!
Completey off vid topic but a question for sunflower microgreens… is it recommended to remove seed hulls that have tiny weevil holes in them or can i leave em in and expect them not to grow? I ask because i ordered a lot of sunflower seeds from both True Leaf market and a microgreens tik toker in different times and like a BIGGGGG ratio of them like every 2 seeds theres one or two with tiny bug holes in them. Thats a lot. And i dont want to spend an hr picking out every seed with a hole in it which is like almost every other seed. Hopefully yall see this which is the reason I commented on ur most recent vids lol. Anyways thx for yalls content for sure yall have been my reference point since i started growing
Really glad you reached out on this topic! If we were you, we would contact both people we bought the seeds from and ask for a refund or exchange for a new batch and provide them with photos of the holes. There shouldn't be a TON of weevil holes, however sometimes you might come across just a few. To us, that sounds like you got a bad batch, and if you were to grow them out, most would grow still. However, the ones with the holes likely wont grow, and will be more likely to cause issues with mold and/or fungus gnats. Also, its likely that the tik toker is buying the seeds from true leaf, re-branding them, and selling them, since they both seem to have the same issue. Maybe try buying from johnnyseeds.com - they can sometimes be a bit pricier, but their seeds are usually great too. Hope this helps! If you have other questions, reach out to us on Instagram or through our email. Most comments on RU-vid get lost because we get so many now a days. - Mandi
@@OnTheGrow Mandi ur the realest!! Preciate ur speedy and helpful advice. I for sure will check out that site u recommended and for sure am gonna confront a lil. Yeah ur right about there shouldnt be a ton it took me almost 2 hrs to pick em out cuz im stubborn and wasnt gonna let them win AND i really want to eat sunflowers hahah 🤣. Also agree on the gnats and mold ur right about that. Anyways thx again ill reread ur comment after i get off work and make some initiation! Cheers :) Edit: didnt see the part about the reseller... tell my why i thoghtt about that today as i was picking outt the bad seeds i was like these ppl prolly buying these seeds for cheap bulk on tru leaf and reseling em tto me
Can u pls show how to grow SWISS CHARD using the water method? I tried it ... not successful. According to my seed vendor, it grows best in soil. How about collard greens or kohlrabi? Whenever I try germinating without soaking, my seeds don't do well.
Hello! Swiss chard will not work with this medium type, and is on our list of crops that don't work with it. Due to the seed type, it prefers coco coir or soil mediums. As for collards & kohlrabi, we grow them all the time with the silicone reusable grow medium using the same method in this video! If your seeds are not germinating well, you may not be watering them enough and/or trapping in enough humidity. Watering is key with this medium type. Also, over watering can cause the same issue. If you can send us an email with a photo of the issue, we'd be able to better help you. info@onthegrow.net
@@OnTheGrow thk u for answering. Sad to hear sc does not grow in water. Pricey to buy as a regular veg. Was hoping to eat as a mg or sprout. Glad to hear cg + k work. Anxiously waiting for my 100 g package seeds to arrive and test them out. 😍
@@OnTheGrow can u pls provide the list of seeds that can grow in water? Anxiously Waiting for my seeds to arrive next week... arugula and flax seeds will they work? I already tried mustard oriental and rapini. They grew real fast within a week. Kale, not so successful. Seeds may have been old or I drenched too much water. Will come back after I tried other seeds.
Hello! We have an older video showing a walk through ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-RbIf75Y9KEM.html - There won't be any current videos as we had to sell it about 2 years ago to invest into our business more, and couldn't have it at the house we had moved into at that time.
