The EASIEST Indoor Gardening Project EVER! | Lentil, Pea, and Mustard Microgreens | 7 Days or LESS 

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Microgreens are pricey here in the States. I was super impressed that you could grow them so cheaply just from everyday stuff at your local market. They are packed with flavor and make a really nice garnish. Thank you for watching and commenting Albert! I appreciate you!

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That sounds great! I'm definitely going to try that out. Thank you for the recommendation!

WOW! Thank you. I stumbled on this site somehow. This looks GREAT. Thank you for sharing. I'm guessing you eat this raw like salad or do/can you cook it?

So you’re qualified. Maybe over qualified.

@@garyfrancis6193 I'm not sure I understand

Could you explain what you mean with more detail? What are you spraying with peroxide & when? Also, what does the bubbling mean? Thank you!

@@gbdguy445 You can soak your dry seeds in a little hydrogen peroxide and water solution or spritz it with the solution once they've sprouted to try and prevent mold growth. If it bubbles that means the peroxide is attacking bacteria that caused a chemical reaction.

That’s an expensive way to get mustard sprouts. Seeds for sprouting are much cheaper than the tiny jars from the supermarket.

Send me info how to use polyacrylomide to preserve water in the soil longer for my green garden

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Janet Wilham will bulb get wet and mushy? Do you have to cut it open and separate into individual bulbs then plant? Or it don’t matter?

can this also be done with shallot? is it necessary to peel it first?

@@oppressednolonger1497 yes--just stick them peeling and all in soil--just do not over water as it will rot them.

They are pretty much my favorite microgreens. They have a kick to them.

That's not really necessary. It helps lower the chance of mold growth anyway. I've never filtered my tap water for microgreens or herb growing. It's beneficial if you're doing hydro/aquaponics

Glad you liked it and thank you for the feedback! I really appreciate it. It's a fun little project that you get to eat upon completion.

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That may be the easiest indoor gardening project. : )

That's what I did and the mustard seeds were phenomenal. Flax seeds work really well too. I didn't harvest the coriander as a micro green but it did grow.

Great Advice!

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If all of the seeds don't germinate they start to break down and produce a bad smell. Also, if the seeds are too dense there isn't enough air flow to keep them healthy and mold can start to grow. If you grow in the soil you can get the same thing if there is too much water, too many seeds and not enough airflow, and/or bad seeds. It takes a little trial and error to get the watering regiment just right. Too much water will make mold other undesirable things more prevalent. If you are noticing a lot of non germinated seeds I'd recommend contacting the company that sold you the seeds. Organic seeds, as you pointed out, are really expensive and if they aren't hitting the expected germination rate listed on the package they should replace them. Try using some organic flax seeds from your local supermarket to hone things in. It's way cheaper to practice with and they are quite satisfying.

IME broccoli/kale/cabbage sprouting seeds don't stay viable very long. So a lot of them will just rot instead of germinating. Which ruins the whole batch.

Moore Approved Thank you for sharing this great info! I have a question about the organic Flaxseeds , actually I have heard that Flaxseeds are supposedly not good for sprouting? Do you , or anyone else know if this is true? Or maybe there is a specific guideline that must be followed for Flaxseed?? Oh , and Chia seeds , are they a good choice for sprouting? & 1 more question, What is the difference between Sprouting & Microgreens?? Thanks so much for all of your help , & I definitely want to try the nifty little sprouter devices so thanks for the links 🤩 maybe you could do a video showing how to use the sprouters and how to choose one?? Thanks again 🤩

Alfalfa sprouts are super EZ to grow. all you need are the seeds, jars, cheese cloth and rubber bands. I get my seeds from Vitacost. Handy Pantry is the best brand. Go to Walmart and get a case of wide mouth kerr jars. abour $ 10.00 for 12 jars. I put the jars in the dishwasher to sterilize. Ready to rock-n- Roll. Put about an oz-2 in a jar and soak for 8 or more hrs. I just do it before I go to bed. Because alfalfa seeds are so small you will need cheese cloth. Buy it anywhere. Vitacost, Walmart etc. At the dollar store buy a pack of thick hair ties that will fit around the mason jar, or if you save large thick rubber bands that'll work too. Cut a double layer of lite cheese cloth, single layer if thick large enough to fit over the jar with a little extra so you cad secure the rubber band over the bottle. Make it tight. Do this the nite before while soaking so no bugs or anything gets in. In the morning, pour water out through the cheese cloth of course. fill bottle half or so full again to rinse. Tip bottle at an angle, not upside down till all or most of the water is out. Seeds will cling to cheese cloth. Just tap the top so they fall down. Find a sunny window, Roll up a towel to elevate the jar at little so seeds have good drainage. Might want to but a towel or something under the jars. I always do 3 or 4 jars at a time of different seeds. Just don't forget to rinse them 2X a day. that's it. Be ready in a week or less. If there is any smell to them or if they are mushy. DON'T EAT. After the first couple of times you'll get the hang. A perfect jar for me is one heaping soup spoon. Good luck. Lotta words,,, but super simple.

I put alfalfa seeds in a jam jar with single layer of kitchen roll with lid askew allowing some air. Then spay twice a day - that's it.. :)

Only think you can do is pull the roots off them when you're preparing to cook. The beans will not grow without roots

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I have not used the pads yet but if I do I'll be sure to post a video on them.

Yes indeed! Super easy! Just keep them moist and you'll have an excellent return on the tiny amount of time that you have to invest.

Excellent advice. I have a few specialty stores in my area and try to go organic when I can. I haven't done wheat grass as of yet but as soon as I get a few free moments I want to grow that, radish and Bull's Blood beet micro greens.

You'd really have to experiment a bit. The germination process is typically faster in warm/humid conditions so it may be a bonus. After germination you may have to use a small fan in a dark area just to promote air flow. That step may not be necessary though depending on what you're sprouting.

I kept them under the counter until they were roughly 1". After that I put them in the light. Should only take 4-6 grand total. I haven't tried celery seeds. If you do give them a go let me know how they work out! Flax seeds work really well too.

@@Mooreapproved Thanks so much. Will do

I believe I was using happy frog for the peas. They were a generic off the shelf brand. I had decent germination but the failed sprouts went rancid. I'd anticipate the same results regardless of the soil brand used in this instance.

Thanks for watching Abe! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Hi Annie! I assume you're asking about the light I used to grow the micro-greens? There are a ton of options out there but the model I use primarily is the "Galaxyhydro LED Grow Light,300W Indoor Plant Grow Lights Full Spectrum". amzn.to/2uBTNSG (This is an affiliate link) However.... If you have a window that gets good light for the majority of the day... You really shouldn't need any additional light to be successful. If you want to have a never ending supply of greens and space is an issue... Then maybe look into investing in a timer, tent, and light to grow your produce. It can definitely get expensive! So if you're just getting into it. Do it as cheap as possible. If you fall in love with it... There are some really nice kits available for decent prices. Hope this helps!

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@@Mooreapproved Thanks for the great info! I'm in my 9th decade ~ very limited strength, income, etc. The only sunlight I get here in winter is what's reflected off the snow! Wishing you a GreatGrowingSeason ~ whenever! ;)

Thank you!

My coriander which was bought from the spice store doesn't grow at all.... Sad

Use an indoor potting soil if you are planning on going with dirt. Miracle grow for indoor plants... etc... The indoor rated varieties are typically heated to a certain temperature or "purified" in some way to kill larvae and whatnot. You can always check online for soils that won't have any pests and can probably find them at your local home centers. My recommendation would be to use the paper towel method for micro-greens first and then progress from there. If bugs do appear they were already indoors. Happy gardening!

Moore Approved THANK YOU!!

Moore Approved No bugs here!!!

The first 3-4 days keep them in a dark place. After they reach 1" or so place them in the light.

BUT IF THEY ARE SOLD IN THE STORE aren't they safe? sorry about the caps

I'm assuming you're referring to the lentils? If so. I didn't really do anything after they sprouted as there weren't any foul odors from the batch and if I were to prepare the dried lentils traditionally I would be consuming them anyway. All I did to that batch was rinse them well, pick out the ones that hadn't sprouted (only 2 or three individual lentils out of the 100+ that I started) and lightly saute them with some fresh minced garlic, olive oil, sea salt, and some fresh ground tellicherry peppercorns. I really enjoy lentils... This makes them even better. They'd function really well in any of your favorite lentil dishes. You just don't have to cook them as long. I even substituted them for sprouted mung beans in a stir fry dish. They were fantastic. Hope this answers your question. Thanks for watching!

I have not but it sounds like I need to track them down. Thank you for the recommendation!

@@Mooreapproved You are so welcome. After my "Indoor Experiment", I truly suggest you plant them ONLY outdoors ~ unless it's the chives you're looking for. Have fun!

Both really. I'm a huge fan of sprouts in a stir fry but they go great in salads too.

We eat them raw - they taste sweeter that way. Part of a salad. But if you have a sensitive digestive system, you may need to take a digestive enzyme when you eat them.

I typically keep the house in the mid to upper 70's. You really shouldn't need a grow light for the micro greens but warmth will make a world of difference. I believe they sell warming/starter mats fairly inexpensive on amazon. Might be a good investment if you plan on growing sprouts on a regular basis.

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