Growing Sunflower Greens

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At first, Sunflower Microgreens are a somewhat challenging crop to grow, but mastering them is quite easy. In this ridiculously long Instructional video we cover everything you need to know - and a whole lot more - apparently.
We show growing with weight atop the seeds, and without - and grow in two different Trays - our small Stainless Steel Sprouter and a 5x5 plastic nursery tray.
We have tried for over a decade to make this particular Instructional film. Finally we have finished. I (Gil) apologize for the length. Despite the cost (your time viewing it =;-) I know you'll grow great crops after watching it.
We don't often (ever) respond to comments here. You can reach us through sproutpeople.org. We're ever-present there. Please be kind. Life would be a joy if everyone just followed the Golden Rule - - and we've been online since 1995 - so we're just done with BS - online and off.
Chapters
0:00 Seed Prep and Soaking
2:44 Rinse and Drain
7:15 Planting
16:31 Caring for the crop - day 1 post planting
18:40 Caring - day 2 post planting
20:58 Caring - day 3
24:11 Caring - day 4 - Close ups and Ira too
27:02 Caring - day 5
29:38 Caring - day 6 - Uncovering the crop
35:50 Caring - day 7
39:30 Caring - day 8
42:14 Caring - day 9 - Harvest Day!
48:48 Weighing and Storing the crop
52:40 Cleanup

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@johnkillen588 5 ай бұрын

Great video ( i am a farmer, micro greens grower, dirt farmer, sprouter) and I learned from your expertise! Thank you.

@christinemose7308 Жыл бұрын

That was fun. Thank you for taking the time to document that process. The Ira sighting was a sweet bonus.

@JulieMelberg Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I haven't made these in years. I've been meaning to again. This helps to give me the inspiration I needed.

@alblee 6 ай бұрын

Hello from Manila, the Philippines. I am inclined to think that, instead of punctuating the time line with the same 12 hours later string. It might be more tactile mentally if these interstitials are marked additively, ie, 12 hrs, 24 hrs, 36 hrs, 48 hrs, 60 hrs, 72 hrs and so on and so on. Thanks a lot. You’re doing a good job.

@margaretmarshall3645 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! I love sunflower microgreens in my salads-crisp, succulent and tasty. They are so different from the sprouts I grow (broccoli or radish or onion) that it’s great to have BOTH to add to a salad.

@Priscilasrj 15 күн бұрын

Tank you for the great video!

@YeahNah100 8 ай бұрын

Very enjoyable video. ✌️&❤

@elmarochester3067 3 ай бұрын

I love what you doing .it's great..

@abundantYOUniverse Жыл бұрын

Really good thanks, can't wait to try it!

@patriciaharlan5980 5 ай бұрын

Hi. First time I have watched your video. I couldn’t quite hear what your medium consisted of. I heard coconut?, and worm castings. I couldn’t hear the 3rd part of your mix at all. Thank you for sharing this video. Patty

@andreagauthier1698 5 ай бұрын

I believe it’s 75% coconut coir and 25% worm castings

@junevogler3015 Жыл бұрын

Gil, TY for all your instruction videos. Inspired me to start up again.

@IqraMusulmana 5 ай бұрын

I'm.learning so much for you 🤩 it's my first day and I'm so exited, please pray my plans grow and I success in this beautiful adventure

@AndreaDingbatt 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, I have been thinking about growing microgreens as a small buisness for a while now.

@dianesmith9380 4 ай бұрын

Great video! Thankyou!!

@cantbeatthebay4765 8 ай бұрын

🌱

@giespel68 Жыл бұрын

Yaay you're back

@sonjo2419 6 ай бұрын

Hello… This came up on my utube feed just in time. I love these. Is there certain kind of seeds for growing sprouts? The small batches are what I need to do. I’m so sorry for all the complaints in the comments People want you to keep seeing your vids they should be considerate. Great video thank you 🤩. Question. How do you make the kelp water??

@monicasmith9215 6 ай бұрын

Thanks 2024

@user-cs1xz 10 ай бұрын

wonderful video i revisit it and its so helpful and inspiring thank you SO very much friend

@7277466ruby 8 ай бұрын

I grow these regularly on hemp

@patriciasell 4 ай бұрын

Great tutorial! Why is the water brown? Much thx

@JT-ok6re 9 ай бұрын

First time watching your videos! I have enjoyed watching how you grow sprouts. I do have a question about you sprouting the popcorn and the sunflowers you eat those greens. If so do you add it to any other food or eat them by themselves?

@satanama1 Жыл бұрын

Which one is this stainless steel sprouter, the large (7,5 inches diameter) one or the smaller (6 inches) one?

@gabriellebeyler5286 7 ай бұрын

Have you done basil in the steel screen pan?

@claudiareginaariaspaez1474 Жыл бұрын

Todo es perfecto, excepto el enorme desperdicio de agua...

@kd9601 Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly. Great tutorials but I do successfully grow healthy, lush, mold-free sunflower microgreens without having to run all that 💲🚰💲down the drain....🤔

@johnkillen588 5 ай бұрын

GEE mr. Wizzard........... if there is no fear then we dont need Governments do we?

@jenniferhorsman9776 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this! I've been struggling to get my sunflower seeds to sprout without soil in my stainless steel tray, but it seems soil is the way to go. I think I caught that 75% of the soil mixture was coconut coir, but I couldn't hear what the 25% was (cute dog squeaky toy in the background!) Could you please tell us what you said? Thanks!

@zeal78 Жыл бұрын

Correct yes, 75% coconut coir and 25% earthworm castings (4:1).

@jenniferhorsman9776 Жыл бұрын

@@zeal78 Thank you! Also, I had no idea the coconut coir would expand so much. Learning as I go along. The seeds I ordered from you so far seem much better quality than some I bought from another company.

@gracielatapia5142 Ай бұрын

❤ BLESSINGS...from Los CABOS Mexico

@gracielatapia5142 Ай бұрын

❤ Congratulations ❤❤❤

@CaliGirl-vx1js 20 күн бұрын

Cool video, a little long, but I will be growing some asap I need seeds 😬 I finally put seeds in the ground some are growing, I thought I had planted mammoth but one is 3 feet tall and already flowing I think I planted too late

@gabriellebeyler5286 6 ай бұрын

Do you ever worry about Ecoli or Salmonella?

@Connie-uf6qu 9 ай бұрын

What is in the water you pour on the plants? It is definitely a brown color.

@sonjo2419 6 ай бұрын

The seeds cause the water to brown.

@andreagauthier1698 5 ай бұрын

Water with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of kelp added.

@Tassie-Devil Жыл бұрын

Well, I can tell one thing right away: you are not on tank water at the end of summer! I never let that much water go down the drain - if I were rinsing and draining seeds like that (unlikely - except for buckwheat), I'd be draining them into a bucket to water my plants!

@claudias.2634 Жыл бұрын

why except for buckwheat

@sherrydillahunty9354 19 күн бұрын

Does that screen jar say 🐦seed? I ordered from Rex Products Inc in 2020 and they grew productive. Ordered again in 2024 trying to save money Ol Potters and it was more foreign debris. I'm terrified to try to human consume birdseed again. 8s it really a bad thing? The FDA and government will tell us anything! 🌻🌱's Rock!