Broccoli Microgreens Growing Experiment: Paper Towels Vs. Soil

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5 жыл бұрын

Hi Everyone, in this video I’ll be conducting an experiment with broccoli microgreens. The belief is that the seed contains all the nutrients the young sprout and microgreen needs, and therfore no additional nutrients are needed. If this is true, then the paper towel should yeild similar results to the growing on soil. The paper towel method is a cleaner way of growing broccoli microgreens… but I’ve been wondering if the yield is the same as growing them in soil? If the seed truly has all the nutrients a plant needs to begin its life, then we should not see much of a difference between the plants.
So I set up an experiment to compare the two methods…..to see which would produce a better crop. Please comment below, I would love to hear what you do, thank you for watching!
The article referenced in the video can be found here:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
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@errorali39 3 жыл бұрын

Hands down the best video I've seen about broccoli sprouts !!! Thank you very much, very factual and scientific, no useless unnecessary things in this video !!!

@collinsfriend1 2 жыл бұрын

true. I don't care for videos that ramble or assume you want to know more than what the title was about. Though if they have time markers that helps.

@carolbates1803 2 ай бұрын

This is THE best video on growing broccoli micro sprouts. It is concise, full of information😢 and accurate it is everything I want in an instructional video, it is perfect Thank you so much. ❤🇦🇺 Carol

@jasminestephens6274 Ай бұрын

Yes I just found this creator too and am blown away by her content!

@WonderfullyMadeLex 5 жыл бұрын

I grow my micro greens in organic soil on paper towel. Place paper towel on soil, seeds on paper towel. This gives the seeds the soil benefit and me clean cuts. Love the shaker idea!

@TikkiOOO 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wonderfully Made Lex, that is a great idea, I have done that as well! Coconut Coir is also a great option.

@philipbailey4637 5 жыл бұрын

Really great idea.

@TwasNeverThus2 5 жыл бұрын

do you need to change out the soil every time?

@TikkiOOO 5 жыл бұрын

@@TwasNeverThus2 after you harvest the microgreens you can throw the soil in your compost pile until the roots breaks down, and then use it again.

@NumberOneChina 4 жыл бұрын

What soil do you prefer for microgreens

@shaysg27 3 жыл бұрын

I love this experiment. Simple, straightforward, and clear-cut. Great work.

@TikkiOOO 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Shay, I appreciate it!

@DROY2004 5 жыл бұрын

To be fair, grow both flats with fertilizer the soil has fertilizer mixed in & the paper towel substrate does not. A true comparison would both with fertilizer, the paper towel can have liquid organic fertilizer in a tray beneath it. The advantage of the paper towel method is lack of dirt, the whole micro green can be eaten, where as to do the same with dirt requires extra labor of washing the dirt out or harvest above it loosing some edible parts.

@TikkiOOO 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan, thanks for the suggestions!

@TechnophilicProductions 5 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. It is very encouraging non the less that the results were as good as they were on the paper towels without any nutrients added!

@TikkiOOO 5 жыл бұрын

@@TechnophilicProductions yes, I think this experiment was flawed in that regard. Someone else pointed out that since the soil raises the plants about an inch, the soil plants were closer to the lights and that could make a difference as well. In either case its nice to know that you can grow on paper towels if you don't want to use soil, but perhaps raise the paper towel seeds closer to the lights and add nutrients to the water feeding them. Thanks for the comment!

@lawdogdaddyusa1255 5 жыл бұрын

He is right

@shantinaturechild3239 5 жыл бұрын

@@TikkiOOO I saw a video where he grew flax microgreens placing paper towels on top of earth. That way it's clean and you have the nutrients from earth.

@giespel68 2 жыл бұрын

I love how you experiment with different growing techniques

@tinameschko 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all of the information you share. I'm new to gardening and have never grown microgreens. Now I will give it a try. Loved the spice shaker idea!

@gc1186 4 жыл бұрын

Great experiment! With awesome added info toward the end. Thank you!!

@geodegroot8310 4 жыл бұрын

Nicely done for the control and the experimental methods. Your results speak for themselves, and thank you! Please continue with more substrate experiments! How about foam, rockwool, coco coir, newsprint layers, hydro-only, sphagnum moss....

@jaithevegan 4 жыл бұрын

This was awesome, exactly what I needed and was looking for! I’ve been sprouting in jars and needed an alternative because I’ve moved and my jars aren’t with me yet. Thanks so much!

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks jahneen, good luck. BTW cheesecloth worked really well too.

@greenetolstoy 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work Tikki O. Great to you sharing your experience. It would be good to try the same experiment, but with liquid fertilizer for the paper towel sample.

@orlandoramos7971 5 жыл бұрын

simple,straight to the point. thanks.

@TikkiOOO 5 жыл бұрын

Orlando Ramos, thank you!

@ferkelandstier9406 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your video. Excellent editing both audio and video. Also your step-by-step script -- thumbs up.

@jeannettestuckelschwaiger5071 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely good presentation. Thank you. I used to eat alot of microgreens when I lived in Holland.

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks jeannette!

@justfloating3944 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a new subscriber to your channel. I'm getting more excited about using hydroponics because of what I'm learning from you. Great info! Thanks Tikki!

@TikkiOOO 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Just Floating, I appreciate the comment!

@patsycav 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting experiment and informative. Thank you.

@JipseeGirl 4 жыл бұрын

I love your experimental approach to everything.

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rustie!

@californiagumbo8702 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!

@AnnaBrickerRobledo 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you doing this experiment! Very thorough, I feel like I’m in science class.

@TikkiOOO 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anna...I'm doing a better experiment now....3 trays, all with paper towels, one with plain water, one with Grow Big Hydroponic solution, and one with Masterblend formula. Will there be a difference in the grow rates???? Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!

@hellooutthere8956 4 жыл бұрын

LoL Tht would be a good science experiment.

@661Justice 3 жыл бұрын

Wish I discovered this channel earlier. Love watching this lady's content.

@angellacyr1702 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks so much for the details! That's what we need!

@TikkiOOO 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Angella Cyr, I appreciate the comment!

@shadestj 4 жыл бұрын

I am now growing broccoli microgreens. Thank you for your video. I love that you added some scientific data. 😁

@StreaminFreedom 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for both of your micro broccoli growing vids

@evelynacosta1617 4 жыл бұрын

No doubt. It is one of the best video I have seen. The way you talk and all the details. Thanks you so much. Anyone can do it after watching this it is clear and the camera movements and close-up are good. I learn a lot. Continue to do this type of videos. God bless you

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Evelyn for such a nice comment, I appreciate it!

@terredee 4 жыл бұрын

What a terrific video! I’m new to sprouting and there are so many methods to choose from that I was t sure which way to go. Thank you! New subscriber 🙂

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful and welcome aboard!

@jexmartinez9343 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing. Thank you for this informative video. Very appreciated

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jex for the comment!

@continuousharvest5822 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent experiment, thank you.

@TikkiOOO 5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it, thank you!

@loidaluayon7369 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you i learn a lot..watching from Philippines..

@Ana-vj8by 4 жыл бұрын

Very smart idea to spread the seeds~

@chiekomiami5022 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am ready to do it!!🤗

@abundantYOUniverse 2 жыл бұрын

Perfectly done and presented thanks!

@TikkiOOO 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, thank you for the comment!

@billysmether6237 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You!! Very well done!

@TikkiOOO 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Billy, I appreciate it!

@duhhhh1723 4 жыл бұрын

You are awesome..Thank You for sharing Your experiments.MUCH APPRECIATED!

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Duhhh, I appreciate your comment!

@al6374 5 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video, thank you!

@TikkiOOO 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alan Ambrose!

@wilfredstewart3348 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely video on topic for me as I'm just starting to do this. Thank you so much.

@billwilson3665 4 жыл бұрын

I like the soil idea because I can use it in my compost and keep making soil for my raised beds like I already do with wheat grass.

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

I agree Bill, I just like experimenting :)

@traveleverywhere7000 4 жыл бұрын

thank you! love your videos. keep up the great work!

@chrisboucher79 4 жыл бұрын

AWESOME EXPERIMENT!!!!!!! Thanks love it.

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris!

@ladypamela8269 Жыл бұрын

Amazing tutorial. Thank you

@soldierofgod7564 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this with us. God bless ❤❤❤❤

@SharpLady53 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, good woman! 🌻

@totallymixed7685 5 жыл бұрын

Nice experiment. Looking forward for your upcoming.

@TikkiOOO 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks totally mixed...working on it....thanks for the comment!

@reformeddoomer6777 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this.

@cshadowbrown2222 5 жыл бұрын

Love your Video's. I wonder if there would be the difference, if you water the paper towel seeds with a liquid fertilizer? Maybe that would be another good video.

@josephnorcalusa1710 2 жыл бұрын

Helpful information, thank you for sharing !

@HouseofWeh 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome experiment. You got straight to it and explained everything thoroughly! I loved the closeups and I was REALLY hoping that that camera would back up just a bit, at least once, to get a good look at them side-by-side for just a moment. That would have been perfect! Thanks!

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

I'm getting better and better every day with the camera.....thanks for the comment!

@nitanice 4 жыл бұрын

Great experiment, and I'm so going to use a shaker!

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck Anita!

@taliaha8053 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@TikkiOOO 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Taliah, I appreciate it!

@julmacinnis 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing this experiment.

@oscxr3266 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! So wholesome!

@Elizabeth-zg4ez 3 жыл бұрын

Súper. Gracias

@scottrennie7382 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the experiment! Soil-less vs Miracle grow soil. Obviously paper towels are cheaper but less production. Very cool!

@TikkiOOO 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott, it was pretty cool to see the roots growing into the paper towels! But the soil is better for production. Have fun growing and thank you for the comment!

@jennysullivan1958 5 жыл бұрын

I am LOVING your channel so far! Watching your videos is like therapy in the middle of Winter. Keep up the good work!

@TikkiOOO 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jenny! Don't worry, winter will be over soon.....I hope....meanwhile, grow inside! Thanks for your comment, I appreciate it!

@MichelleCreate324 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, Tikki! 😊

@chrisreid5406 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tikki O: thank you very much for this very interesting experiment. You have assisted me with my learning (very much an apprentice in this field right now) . may the force be with you. :)

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

Apprentices are we in the game of life, is that what Yoda would say?

@alana8863 Жыл бұрын

Excellent, thank you!

@kevinj5989 4 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video! Thank you!

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kevin for taking the time to leave a comment, I appreciate it!

@seanproinsias 4 жыл бұрын

excellent video....great to see comparison

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, thanks for the comment!

@schlappemusic 11 ай бұрын

Good stuff! Thanks, you saved me some work.

@terig6356 5 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree!!!

@joejanczak3014 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your research! I'm doing the same experiments with soil and then paper towels. For gifts to friends, they'd prefer the micro Greens on paper towels method as it's cleaner. If I give as gifts then I too prefer to give the paper towels method as I can keep the soil and recycle for more later.

@mrsrandazzo13 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@suedick6171 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very informative video.

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sue!

@Maryskitchen1 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea

@tiffanycaez4301 5 жыл бұрын

I love the spice shaker idea. I will use it. Thank you. I'm always looking for your videos.

@TikkiOOO 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tiffany, I appreciate the comment!

@gabe8776 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Bless your heart ❤️

@AaloPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, thanks!

@TikkiOOO 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks AaloPhoto for leaving a positive comment, I appreciate it!

@jamescc2010 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Simple Living!

@clarecao1343 5 жыл бұрын

How clever using the shaker bottle!

@TikkiOOO 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Clare Cao!

@ElenaHaskins 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting. Thank you.

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Elena, glad you enjoyed it!

@smadjaone 5 жыл бұрын

thx for share this experience ....

@TikkiOOO 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks David...it was a fun experiment!

@zona7069 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting thank you so much

@christinebeames2311 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that

@MC-yb5pr 4 жыл бұрын

Great work! Thanks

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@susanfrazer4341 4 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable.. Thankyou

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Susan, I appreciate the comment!

@pandorafox3944 5 жыл бұрын

Great idea using the spice shaker! I will try that once one of mine is empty

@TikkiOOO 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pandora Fox!

@juliawitt3813 4 жыл бұрын

@@TikkiOOO This was one of my greatest oh my god why didnt I think of that moments..... thanks so much for that tip. And great video...... 🌹🌹

@bluebutterflywellness2273 4 жыл бұрын

OMG, Great Idea using the Spice Shaker for seeds! Using that!

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Blue Butterfly!

@bluebutterflywellness2273 4 жыл бұрын

@@TikkiOOO Thank YOU! Already started growing lettuce! ❤

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

@@bluebutterflywellness2273 Great!

@ramoo6714 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you great video!

@aaronsarinana1654 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! It was nice.

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aaron!

@candiwallace6605 5 жыл бұрын

Nice ❤

@gatopedrorio 5 жыл бұрын

very good

@TikkiOOO 5 жыл бұрын

martinha thank you!!!

@yuliyakh3892 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for this!!!

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@TheVapoury 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this amazing video! I don't know much about microgreens and now I definitly want to grow them, a lot of it haha! I'll use the soil bcs i think it gives better result and less waste :)

@TikkiOOO 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck Martine, and enjoy!

@Fmkayla 5 ай бұрын

Good experiment thank you👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@karlvanboxel561 Жыл бұрын

Thank u for this video ❤

@joseperez2515 3 жыл бұрын

Neat. Logic tells me a seed will develop better in soil than in the air or on top of a paper towel but it's nice to see it.

@DanteVelasquez 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for doing this that was very helpful :-)

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback Dante!

@sammimitsu 5 жыл бұрын

Nicely produced video. I was going to try paper towels to grow broccoli sprouts, but after seeing this, I'll stick with soil or coconut coir.

@TikkiOOO 5 жыл бұрын

Hi sammimitsu, thanks for the comment! The paper towel method does work, its just faster with soil. It could be if you add hydroponic solution to the water with the paper towel method it would work better, I didn't try that yet. Have fun and good luck!

@annij5389 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks AnniJ

@RyanDeSalvo 4 жыл бұрын

thumbs up for citing some research!

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, thanks for the comment!

@chrisescalona986 4 жыл бұрын

Nice comparison Video. -Great controls for the experiment -Salt shaker is genius (i'm stealing that) lol -Most of us that are new to this appreciate this info because, lets face it, most new comers are looking for the easiest/cleanest way to grow these. -I'm OK with having slightly smaller micro broccoli for an easier/cleaner harvest as a trade off Q1: I had trouble peeling the veg off of the paper towel (1st batch) They seem to have deeply woven between the paper towel. Any suggestions or tips to look out for? Q2: My next question is, is it even easier to grow them in jars & how do those stack up against the Paper Towel Method? *Next Video maybe??? Keep up the good work!

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it! I use a scissor to cut the microgreens just above the paper towel or soil level, I don't peel them off. Some people use a knife. Growing them in jars works very well up to the sprout level, but they don't grow nicely as microgreens in the jars, they need room to grow. But you should try different methods and experiment, and see what works for you. And thank you for the nice comment!

@moedervanbranko409 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice experiment, thanks so much! Can you please tell me more about the lighting regime?

@TikkiOOO 5 жыл бұрын

Hi moeder, thanks for the comment! I have a variety of lights in different growing locations, but they are all daylight/bright lights and 6500 Kelvin if I can find. Some of my plants end up at a sunny window when I run out of growing space. The lights that I have are on 16 hours a day, and off 8 hours at night. The more light, and the closer the light is to the plant, the happier the plants are. Hope that helps!

@hydroponictower 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tikki: I think that if you had added some hydroponic nutrients to the broccoli grown on paper towels, the result would have been different. Of course, the prepared earth you used has nutrient elements in its composition.

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

That is correct, thanks for the comment and input, I appreciate it!

@midnight121190 4 жыл бұрын

@@TikkiOOO I'd be so curious to see this follow up experiment! Both paper towels one with nutrients :) I'll be doing this at home when I'm back from my vacation, but you set up a good experiment.

@TikkiOOO 4 жыл бұрын

@@midnight121190 thanks Midnight1211. I did a side by side followup of water vs. nutrients using cheesecloth instead of paper towels. You might want to see that kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nLSharWenre6h58.html the cheesecloth is better than the paper towels in my opinion. Thanks for the comment!

@wallysustube 4 жыл бұрын

Guillermo Landaeta I agree

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks you always make it easy and have so much information/tips. I like the triole towel; keeps more mpisture in than 1or 2. Also DO YOU REUSE THE SOIL?? CAN U RECOMMEND GROW LIGHTS? DO YOU DO ANYTHING TO HUMIDIFY ? THANK'S 😁