Why do Microgreens Need Weight? Kale Microgreens Germination Trial

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😄Why Do Microgreens Need Weight during germination!? Well, in this video, we wanted to demonstrate how Kale microgreens germinate differently depending on the amount of weight applied and type of cover used during germination!
✅ 🌱For this demonstration, we compare 4 trays side-by-side. One tray had nothing on top, the second tray had just a damp paper towel, the third had an empty tray on top and the last tray had 7lbs on top. The results & comparison of each group just might shock you a bit, because it really does make a difference in your Microgreen grows!!
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@visitor971 2 жыл бұрын

Suggestion for first tray - keep an inverted tray on top. This will ensure better humidity and full darkness compared to just adding a paper towel on top. Since it will be inverted there will be no weight on the seeds. It will give a better picture on the pure impact of weight on germination. Great video in any case!

@K-Fed Жыл бұрын

I find it strange that we're using a technique for microgreens that we don't use for germination seeds for other purposes. My germination rate is close to 100%, but I've never used weights for any of my grows. As long as the seeds remain hydrated, in the dark, and the temperature is adequate, healthy seeds will sprout & grow. Just like every other seed, sprinkle them on fresh soilless mix, add a thin layer of soilless mix on top, water, and cover with a humidity tray. As long as your provide enough light and airflow after germination, the spouts will grow vigorously, and will have thick stems. There needs to be more scientific proof that adding a weight to the tray somehow produces a better plant or decreases time between sewing and harvest. Right now it just seems like unnecessary work and added complexity based on anecdotal evidence. There are a handful of online sources that suggest weighting microgreens seeds, but they all seem to be copying each others homework and don't provide any side-by-side comparisons. The main benefit of the weight seems to be that it helps remove hulls from larger seeds such as sunflowers.

@zanaros2606 11 ай бұрын

A better experiment would be to use a humidity dome for the tray without weight, so as to keep the humidity in both trays constant...with the weight being the only deciding factor in any differences. I think it's the drying out of seeds in the first tray in this video that drastically affected germination rates, rather than its lack of weight. This can give the illusion that it's the lack of weight that affected germination rates. There's another youtube video out there experimenting on Broccoli seeds grown under humidity dome without weight vs weighted tray, and it instead gives very similar germination results. Only slight difference is that seedlings are slightly shorter and thicker in the weighted tray, whereas the one without weight and only the humidity dome are slightly taller but thinner. Taste wise it's the same. In the initial phrase of the humidity dome tray, roots are everywhere on the surface and not driven down as deep, but it adjusts itself after a few days and becomes taller than the other tray.

@conormarie4310 6 ай бұрын

I use frosted translucent takeaway containers without holes, I hydrate the coir then half fill the trays, spread the seed, mist heavily then loosely sit the lid on top. They aren't in the dark but not in the sun either, mist twice a day just to keep seeds damp until germination. I've been having success with radishes but haven't really tested any method putting something on top of the seeds.

@duanekuhns5673 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thanks for the great work! Just getting started here!

@jimsackerman 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome experiment , thank you

@Foxhound1Nine 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the in depth explanation, excellent work mate love your content 👍

@OnTheGrow 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated :)

@umashealing 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are so helpful, thank you!!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

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@bonniehoke-scedrov4906 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks! Your video was so informative. Thank you so much!

@Van-nk4ee 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video ! Thank you for the insight how useful 👍

@johncalvinll 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information. Learning a lot from your videos and the planting guide is an excellent resource. Thanks for sharing it.

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

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@bobbieriley3061 2 жыл бұрын

This is full of very helpful information. I am a person that really likes to understand the why’s of doing different methods and this one nailed it!

@mohammedhussain1777 3 жыл бұрын

You both are AWESOME!!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the support!! :)

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

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@krisquinney637 Жыл бұрын

These experiments are so educational can't wait for you guys to start making more videos 😍

@OnTheGrow Жыл бұрын

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@donaldkremer6288 3 жыл бұрын

Great Micro-Green Channel. Thanks for all your help

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

We love it when we can help people Be-Leaf they can become microgreen growers! It really makes our day!!

@raynechantel2738 3 жыл бұрын

I just planted Kale last night and so glad to find this video!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

Great! I sure hope it helped! Send us pictures of your crops! We love seeing success!😊

@sarahs4109 6 ай бұрын

Great tests!

@angelflys1766 2 жыл бұрын

Just got my trace last night and I found you today thank you so much I love your channel I am a subscriber a newbie and excited thank you excellent presentation

@JMassa 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you did this experiment to show why the weighted approach was best. It had always bugged me that I would see the microgreens in your videos germinating so much faster than my own. This is the one way your procedure differed from mine; clearly you've worked out the kinks. Thank you for doing much of the legwork and r&d for us out here!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

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@cccc7006 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I found this video, been asking myself this question!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you CC CC 🥳 We really appreciate your support!! Hope this helped your seedlings as much as it helps our crops begin strong and sturdy !!!🙂

@sewpretty13 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful info. Great to see the results with our own eyes. Thanks for this video!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it valuable!! We appreciate your support!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

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@jodysephus6922 3 жыл бұрын

Wow really good breakdown about that micro-climate between the trays, tremendous difference!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

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@0000youloveit000000 3 жыл бұрын

Another brilliant video, you cover very important questions and make me alot more confident about starting my grow. Thanks

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the continued support Jason! Excited to hear about your grows!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

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@cmo2485 3 жыл бұрын

About 3 days ago I ordered from your Amazon store, subscribed and followed you on IG. I'm BLOWN AWAY by your Grow Guide pdf. Thank you so much for sharing!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

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@garrettmineo 3 жыл бұрын

I finally took a look at your planting guide, it is great. I had started something similar, but yours is much more sophisticated. Thanks!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you've found value in it! We did our best to include as much information as we could!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

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@joannedonovan9489 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! Wow, I'm a believer now!! What a difference. (My microgreen tray looked like your first one for a long time!!) The next one is getting a weight!!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Joanne Donovan!!! 😄 Glad you enjoyed it! Weight does make a difference...your going to be my next "poster child" for when I get that question about weights vs no-weights again!!!😉

@douglasjones1455 2 жыл бұрын

thank you

@shirleyk623 3 жыл бұрын

I always wondered why you put the paver on top of the tray. Now I know. I never did that, but I will from now on. Thanks!😆

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

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@brownthumbnursery 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!1

@daguaishouxd 3 жыл бұрын

superb video!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the support!!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

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@sujitkumardas817 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, thank u so much. All the best.

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

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@jwstanley2645 3 жыл бұрын

Truly common question. Excellent answer. I still miss the intro with the key toss (shows the teamwork, cooperation attitude, loved it.)

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

The Key toss was a lot of fun :) I might have to bring that back! We need to film a new intro anyways! Thank you for your continued support!!!

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@jtsloth 3 жыл бұрын

I have learned so much from you both! Thank you. Love the new shirts! Microbeans!

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@ESF19791111 2 жыл бұрын

HELLO AGAIN... YEY :)) AGAIN GREAT VIDEO , WAT I REALLY ENJOYING IN MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT IN EVERY VIDEO THER IS VERY GOOD DETAILED-EXPLANATIONS AND ITS VERY-WELL UNDERSTUD ( IN MY OPINION :) KEEP-UP THE GREAT-WORK...AND...ANDY YOU ARE VERY GOOD AT TAKING-VIDEO ANGLES . AGAIN...THANK YOU FROM ISRAEL :)

@maxkielbasa6079 10 ай бұрын

best video ever

@tombryant4518 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Thank you for being professional and using the proper terminology for various things. I use Radicle Bags to grow in, nobody knows what the name is implying!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

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@kathleenchisholm4672 3 жыл бұрын

great job!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the support!!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

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@joeybrannon8626 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great info! Started first tray of spicy mix this morning! Excited about all the fun in my future!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

That's so exciting Joey!! Excited to hear about your grow and how it progresses!

@joeybrannon8626 3 жыл бұрын

On The Grow have you ever experienced during the germination period your roots not showing through your 1020 mesh Trey. It looks like right where my weight was the roots haven’t poked through like the rest which looks amazing. I just took weight off this morning and it will hopefully look better this evening.

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

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@joeybrannon8626 3 жыл бұрын

@@OnTheGrow I have and I am loving the updated info/seedling chart!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

Joey Brannon 😉Hello again from "On The Grow"...We apologize for not being timely on your last request or comment!!! We've been blessed to have so many welcoming responses as well as questions from the "MicroGreen Community". 😄Fear not for the future...we have two new grow team members here to assist with all aspects of your grow needs and questions. Please feel free to jump back in to sharing and looking to us for assistance!!

@themustardseednews1937 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the crop growing guide,; please please please post a detailed crop nutrient guide next. I would so appreciate that! -

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

🙂Thank you so much for the Feedback Eiymii! Did you formulate a nutrient guide as yet??? We appreciate your support and might still be able to direct you to info you haven't incorporated... P.S...Check us on TikTok when you can!

@knowone-sts2263 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty good content. Thanks. Will fresh beans from garden germinate or do they have to dry first ?

@deadpxn3517 2 жыл бұрын

"supposedly" strengthening the stem seems about right, I can vouch at least in my experience growing other plants, I once had an injured tomato seedling that I decided to try and save. The stem was completely busted but still attached by the outer skin so I taped it up with a toothpick. That turned out to be my strongest plant and grew with this incredible knot in the base of the stem where it repaired itself, doing some research told me with a bulkier stem due to damage + repair nutrient transmission and strength were increased greatly. wish I had a pic now the knot grew to like the size of my fist

@usantossantos7087 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support!

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@jennw6809 3 жыл бұрын

"Pressing the seeds" is also known as "seed-to-soil contact." Knowing to weight my micros (because of watching you) has been a huge help! In my 5x5 trays I use a quart mason jar full of water for the weight.

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

🙂Thank you so much for the Feedback...we keep telling folks it truly helps, and yes using anything around house...we just go for something flat that covers a broad area!!! 🙂Jenn W! We appreciate your support!

@williamtrax272 3 жыл бұрын

Nice...should have kept them growing and done a harvest weight comparison. I like the shirt design too!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

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@maksymmaksym5930 3 жыл бұрын

Huge thanks! :)

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

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@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

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@maksymmaksym5930 3 жыл бұрын

@@OnTheGrow yes, I did. Wonderful site. I recommended my friends to visit it, as well. Your seeding table is amazing, guys!!!

@bradjulum4797 3 жыл бұрын

Hi can you please share what type of watering tank, hose and nozzle you used in this video? Thanks.

@justmeom2259 Жыл бұрын

Did they ever reply as I am curious too? It is an important aspect 🌿

@garrettmineo 3 жыл бұрын

Another great educational video! Now I just need to order some of those microbean seeds.

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, thank you so much for the support Garrett! Get you some Microbeans :)

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

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@TvirusPR 3 жыл бұрын

Looking at your shirt I thought it might be a cool video to do commonly used terminology or proper terminology for microgreens. Just a thought. Or maybe it can be a part of the master class coming soon =)

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

Cotyledon is one of our favorite words! And True Leaf , because that means "time to eat" LOL😊 Thank you so much for the support TvirusPR!! We are going to be making new content soon! 😄

@SquidandCatAdventures 8 ай бұрын

I love these experiment/comparison videos because I'm thinking about starting (for my own home eating and my cat's grass) and I want to skip all these steps and these videos really show the reasons for them well. I have a bunch of potting soil and don't really want to buy coco coir, so I'll look to see if you have that comparison and if not, it's a suggestion. For fun, it took me a long time to get that you were saying seed "hull" because it sounds so much like "hole" to my Canadian ear. Also, coir would sound more like cwa to us. :) So informative. Thanks! Did you pre-soak the seeds before this experiment?

@Jerel_with_a_J 3 жыл бұрын

I like that sprayer you're using for watering. Got a link for purchase? Thanks for the great video, you got a new subscriber!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

😀 Jerel Again...we really benefit from your support and nice compliments!!! Have you visited our newest website... www.onthegrow.net ...we are so proud of the help it provides!!! 😃Jerel Here's a link to Home Depot for the sprayer head attachment...Sprayer we use for watering our Microgreens ➽ homedepot.sjv.io/Z9NQ0

@wayneshugart2307 2 жыл бұрын

hey,great video-I have waiched alot of yours( iam subscribed) would you tell me where you got that sprayer>

@jasoncarswell7458 3 жыл бұрын

Your micro -beans- greens grow guide is great; I actually enlarged, printed and laminated it to stick on the wall in my grow room. Very helpful and saves me a lot of time!

@Nagreenberg 3 жыл бұрын

Jason Carswell where is the chart?

@jasoncarswell7458 3 жыл бұрын

@@Nagreenberg On the front page, scroll down and the link is on the left over a picture; says "Crop Seeding Guide PDF, Get Growing".

@Asterly1 3 жыл бұрын

@@jasoncarswell7458 thank you! I couldn't find it either 😁

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

🙂Thank you so much for the Feedback Jason Carswell! We appreciate your support! 😉Wow just the thought of your use of the guide really inspires us. P.S. check us on TikTok now!!!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

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@brcastillo1844 3 жыл бұрын

I have learned an amazing amount about growing microgreens from your channel, for which I am very appreciative! Could you do something regarding flavors of different microgreens? So far the ones I have grown don’t have much difference in the flavors (although t could just me me!) Thank you!

@jwstanley2645 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe one day, tech will somehow invent telescent (like television for the nose) or teletaste (tv for tongues). Until then, this may not be as easy as it sounds. Whether in the spoken word, written word or even with motion picture and video, flavor is something very difficult to describe. Indeed, the in-mouth experience includes texture, crunch, density and more. Further, many things change flavor under chew, rice for example. Till later, we keep dreaming.

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

😉B.R. Castillo Would you Be~Leaf we're actively working on tasty recipes that will highlight the various flavors of your favorite microgreens in surprising ways...Not just a garnish...yum!! We really like the flavors of sunflower, pea, basil, shiso,chive, nastursium, marigold, spicy asian radish, to name a few of the flavorful ones!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the Feedback Jw Stanley! We appreciate your support! IWe are waiting for those inventions as well! Until then, I guess we have our eyes and imaginations! 😉Jw Stanley Would you Be~Leaf we're actively working on tasty recipes that will highlight the various flavors of your favorite microgreens in surprising ways...Not just a garnish...yum!!

@michaelstarks7029 3 жыл бұрын

I would have liked to see how they all turned out at harvest time. I think we can agree that the uncovered and paper towel covered ones are not optimal, but maybe the weighted one and covered one would have turned out too close to call.

@bobbieriley3061 2 жыл бұрын

I struggle with crushing fatigue, so I don’t have energy to waste. Your videos are making the difference of whether or not I start growing. Thank you!

@raymondnederhoff8134 Жыл бұрын

I hope you started growing and especially eating your own microgreens, especially broccoli microgreens. They have sulfurophane in them which is an amazing nutrient. Check out some videos about it.

@scmarih 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos! I’ve been binge watching before attempting to grow micros. I don’t have much room in my house for extra lights but set up a small shelf near a window, would this be sufficient light for them to grow?

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

🙂We run our lights on a 17hours ON and 7 hours OFF schedule and have had great success with that over the past year and a half! 😉With that being said...would your shelf support a light vs the light from outside your window? P.S...Check us on TikTok when you can!

@gapey 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a reason you don't cover the seeds with a small amount of coco coir and/or use a humidity dome to hold in moisture?

@cannabliss4147 2 жыл бұрын

great channel. what spray nozzle is that you are using?

@annehopkins6255 Жыл бұрын

What do you think about growing on a silicone mesh mat designed for dehydrating? Would you experiment with that on a video? How would its yield compare to using dirt or coconut? thank you

@marielue 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and for your microgreens grow guide! Does wheatgrass need weight to grow?

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching marielue!!! 😄 Glad you enjoyed it! We tend to weight most all our trays...crops get that extra sturdiness we like!!!

@coachfernley 3 жыл бұрын

do a version of the shirt where the leaves are colored in on the top half! 🌱

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@Spencerrcr 3 жыл бұрын

I'm late to the party, but I just found your channel. Thinking about getting into microgreens, so your Amazon list helps alot. I gotta ask, how often do you have to worry about mold when doing this process? Also, can you explain your blackout process?

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

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@akindofmagick 3 жыл бұрын

Weight. Works. !!!!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

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@LL-me7vx 3 жыл бұрын

🌱🌱🌱 Thank you So much for all of your *Amazing* videos! I was drawn to this one because I am struggling with mold on my sunnies ... during weighting … I am a beginner who has experimented with probably 10 trials. I always catch it right away, pick out any seeds, and treat with H2O2, but it’s super time-consuming. I started with 5x5 trays and now 10x10, I only get mold during the weighting period. If I could just not use a weight I thought 💭 🤣… So maybe I need to go with a heavier weight? I have four soup cans on a 10 x 10. 🤦🏼‍♀️ They are so yummy😋 , I’m determined to figure this out! Have you guys ever considered consulting? 🤞🏼😉 💗Love your videos, keep em coming! ~L

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

🙂Thank you so much for the chance to help on this one...we have such a love for Sunnies in our cooking!!! Just try a good solid routine of fresh clean tray and hands...fresh Coco Coir is our best grow source...just MIST the seeds...cover and add 15lb paver (1020 tray)...Great results!!! 🙂Please visit www.onthegrow.net and check into the Blog about What is DAMPING OFF! We appreciate your support!

@lupusk9productions Жыл бұрын

would some sort of humidity dome help eliminate the need for a weight? Maybe make a humidity locked shelf or something idk. just curious if that would be equivilent to a weight+tray on top

@ghanshamgagnani3356 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, could you put up hygrometer in your grow room and share the figures along with the growth cycle.

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! I will see about getting one involved! Thanks for the support :)

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

😀 GHANSHAM GAGNANI Again...we really benefit from your support and nice compliments!!! Have you visited our newest website... www.onthegrow.net ...we are so proud of the help it provides!!! GHANSHAM GAGNANI 😉Hello again from "On The Grow"...We apologize for not being timely on your last request or comment!!! We've been blessed to have so many welcoming responses as well as questions from the "MicroGreen Community". 😄Fear not for the future...we have two new grow team members here to assist with all aspects of your grow needs and questions. Please feel free to jump back in to sharing and looking to us for assistance!! GHANSHAM GAGNANI We are so excited to announce that both our Microgreens master book and our first cookbook will be available very soon!

@DianaHaller-fq1lk 6 ай бұрын

Which trays can I use for broccoli sprouts? The seeds are very small and fall through the screens I have. Thank you!

@cebro648 5 ай бұрын

Can coco coir be mixed with top soil or potty mix to get more nutrients ?

@roseannpile9491 6 ай бұрын

Could method four with the weight be used when germinating Seeds(in individual cells) for transplant ? I get good germination normally but it is very uneven.

@BenTvHowman 3 жыл бұрын

The coco media arrived so I now have everything to get started with 5 trays and space for 2-3 under my Properation light (110w T5 6500k) I'm going to get my grow on and see how I do

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

Excited to hear how your grow goes Ben! Keep us in the loop and if you have any issues, don't hesitate to reach out!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to hear how it turns out Ben Tv Howman! Let us know if you have any questions!!

@118CW Жыл бұрын

how long before harvesting after the dark day? After the dark day, do you just keep the box open?

@RovingPunster Жыл бұрын

QUESTION: What size trays are those ? You normally use 1020 shallow, but those kinda look like smaller 11x8 ish sprouting trays (hard to tell scale). I'm also presuming the white mesh inserts are 5mm mesh ?

@1akmason Жыл бұрын

Did you consider putting a humidity tray on top to stop everything from drying out?

@panedrop 3 жыл бұрын

Have you tried the Red Russian Kale? Maybe my seeds are old but those seem to be really slow growing.

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

I believe we are just now working on this one! panedrop 😉Hello again from "On The Grow"...We apologize for not being timely on your last request or comment!!! We've been blessed to have so many welcoming responses as well as questions from the "MicroGreen Community". 😄Fear not for the future...we have two new grow team members here to assist with all aspects of your grow needs and questions. Please feel free to jump back in to sharing and looking to us for assistance!! panedrop We are so excited to announce that both our Microgreens master book and our first cookbook will be available very soon!

@drpk6514 3 жыл бұрын

Great thank you I wish you had a tray with a tiny layer of cococoir covering the seeds with no weight.

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

I will add that to the next trial! It works really well doing it that way, but you generally run into issues with the coco being dragged up into the canopy and covering the microgreens a lot more. Top watering it can help clean the microgreens when this happens... Thanks for the support and for sharing!

@drpk6514 3 жыл бұрын

@@OnTheGrow Thank you so much for your response. I am actually doing it right now and you are right the coco remains on the canopy. Would be great if you also test the cococoir depth variation too. Thank you!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

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@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

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@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

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@imagineoceans 2 жыл бұрын

If I've not put any weight on the seeds, would it be too late to do it at day 3-4 or should I just start all over again? :)

@MrJekyllDrHyde1 2 жыл бұрын

For people who use metrics 3 ounce = 56 grams (approx weight of tray) 7 pound = 3.2 kg (extra weight put on tray 3)

@OnTheGrow 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We will try to be more inclusive with the metrics system next time!

@acer950 Жыл бұрын

But how long should the microgreen be in blackout period and compressed weight for: a) green beans? b) maple seeds? Thank you

@mankybrains 3 жыл бұрын

I'm curious, do you guys use the green smaller trays to do production grow for your sales or are they used just for testing? I see more of the 1020 trays. Thinking of picking up the green trays just because they fit the rack vs the 1020s. The 1020s are so long if placing 4 on each rack.

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

We do like the green trays for smaller grows and for people with less space! 😀 mankybrains Again...we really benefit from your support and nice compliments!!! Have you visited our newest website... www.onthegrow.net ...we are so proud of the help it provides!!!

@mariaanderson6503 2 жыл бұрын

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@alwaysright5901 2 жыл бұрын

What do you do with the potting soil/ coconut coir/medium after you harvest the greens? Can you reuse it or do you throw it out and start with fresh soil again?

@OnTheGrow 2 жыл бұрын

We compost it in our outdoor compost, then we reuse only in our outdoor beds. The reason being is bacteria and also any left over seeds will sprout up randomly. We've heard of ways to "reuse" it - but it sounds too risky considering how densely you sow microgreens. Instead - we start over fresh when using those grow mediums. If you want something reusable, check out the product we sell kzfaq.info/sun/PLkEXI0BumyG4bdjiFVKPcNsd7rE9CGY0_

@T1k3mys0n 3 жыл бұрын

wow making this vid is very time consuming, glad you made it so we don't have to try for ourself, just pick the best result.

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for watching! Our goal is to help people grow microgreens as easily and efficiently as possible. The less hassle involved, the more likely you are to continue this fantastic hobby/business! Smurfinz Have you signed up for our Master Class yet? Please get ready to take advantage of all the information we've assembled for you!!!

@TheAcegrate 3 жыл бұрын

what do you have growing under the red light?

@davelillie1090 3 жыл бұрын

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@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

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@Helena-pv2md Жыл бұрын

Menino, manda umas bandejas dessa pra mim e dementes. Londrina PR Brasil.😁😁😁

@Voidward 3 жыл бұрын

I'd be curious to see someone do a test where it's fully open air with a fan but gets very regular misting, like every 2-4 hours, then maybe covered overnight. Especially with a crop that might be problematic in terms of disease or mold when covered. Edit: Nice shirt design BTW.

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment! I think that would be a good experiment!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

vOidward 😉Hello again from "On The Grow"...We apologize for not being timely on your last request or comment!!! We've been blessed to have so many welcoming responses as well as questions from the "MicroGreen Community". 😄Fear not for the future...we have two new grow team members here to assist with all aspects of your grow needs and questions. Please feel free to jump back in to sharing and looking to us for assistance!! vOidward We are so excited to announce that both our Microgreens master book and our first cookbook will be available very soon!

@glynnrocky5037 3 жыл бұрын

Searching for your Crop growing guide couldn't locate the pdf file; could you link your guys crop growing guide to me? I think this should help me get started, since I am a novice to this and want to grow these beautiful plants.. Just looking for guidance Thxs!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

🙂Thank you so much for the support!! It really means a lot to us GLynn Rocky! have you visited onthegrow.net ...we have PDFs and more at hat site!!!

@jennw6809 3 жыл бұрын

Hey I'd really like to know what kind of hose mister you use -- and it's not on your Amazon links page!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

🙂 Thanks for asking...I got that handy tool at Home Depot!! Happy Spring 2021!!

@rankobaic4075 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you buying colored trays

@wayneshugart4500 2 жыл бұрын

where do you get those trays?

@church.farm.plants2607 Жыл бұрын

What are the names of the trays that you used ? What size trays are you using. Where do you get those kind of trays at ? Thanks Cody P.S: Who makes the trays.

@OnTheGrow Жыл бұрын

These trays are called "Sprouting trays", we sell some on our website (www.onthegrow.net), and you can also find other vendors who sell them on Amazon. Ours are made from food safe PP plastic!

@user-fq4fn6yv1x 10 ай бұрын

can you recommend me some cheap trays?

@nater_gamer8797 3 жыл бұрын

I do it for Peas, starting Kale...BUT, should I do it with Radish & Broccoli too? enough beatin' around the bush already!

@nater_gamer8797 3 жыл бұрын

Also how deep is your soil in those trays 2 Inches...I like those trays where can I purchase them...thanks!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

We have an exellent pdf on our new website that will help you with the steps of different varieties!😊 😀 Nate Kraw Again...we really benefit from your support and nice compliments!!! Have you visited our newest website... www.onthegrow.net ...we are so proud of the help it provides!!!

@jennekleinlein 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if the tray with no weight or paper towel would have benefited from (or make more consistent) if an empty tray would have been placed on it upside down like normally done during blackout 🤔

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

Great question! I would think so... It would keep it from drying out so fast most likely... Thanks for sharing!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

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@EastTexasGardener 3 жыл бұрын

gotta ask...what kind of watering apparatus are you using in this video????

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

🙂Here's a link... for that sprayer we use for Watering ➽ homedepot.sjv.io/Z9NQ0 Thank you so much for the support EastTexasGardener!! We are going to be making new content soon! 😄

@Anaturalpharmacist Жыл бұрын

I’m still learning. Why can’t you plant the seeds slightly under the surface to begin with?

@brandongoff1229 Ай бұрын

What is your humidity levels?

@rosedragon108 Жыл бұрын

ok: so i didn't do blackout and my sunflowers are on day 4 can i still do blackout?

@Nagreenberg 3 жыл бұрын

Great video y’all @nicksmicrogreens

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

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@ViktorTobi Жыл бұрын

Where are your Trays from?

@ejtheinsane 3 жыл бұрын

What trays do you use an where can I get them at ?!?!?!

@OnTheGrow 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Ej P ! Here’s a link to the Trays we use, some can be found on Amazon, like the sprouting trays but the colorful 1020 trays along with the black trays are found through BSF. I linked both for you below! Thank you for your support! 🥳 Sprouting trays + some 1020 trays www.amazon.com/shop/onthegrowfarms?listId=DTGPX0RYY5R3&tag=onamzonthegro-20&linkCode=ic5 Colorful 1020 trays/1020 trays www.bootstrapfarmer.com/?sscid=21k5_45by1