What have YOU done to prevent mold in YOUR grow room??

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

Another way I prevent mold that I didn't discuss in this video is the fact that I use a sterile potting mix which ensures no mold is in my growing medium! 🌱👍🏼 Cheers

@WhiskeyPhysics

4 жыл бұрын

#1 >#3 okay glad u aint teaching math :D, great tips tho really appreciate

@mikesullo2590

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Donny, I really enjoy your videos. Can you please approve my membership on your Facebook page. I am in the learning process at the moment and I am getting ready to start growing micro greens as a business here in Costa Rica I really believe the market is open with a lot of opportunity!! I look forward to watching more of your videos.

@cwn03

3 жыл бұрын

I am a commercial wheatgrass grower. I agree with everything in your video. I recently added an ozone generator from Roving Blue (OzoPod 10) and now have ozonated water available 24/7. It is so incredibly easy to use....very safe to use.....and.....increases our germination and growth rate too. Our wheatgrass taste GREAT, juiced or raw.

@klorofila

3 жыл бұрын

sanitize and carbon filter

Today is my 78th birthday, and I'm proudest of being the father of my 16 children. I have 11 boys and 5 girls, and they are the finest people I know.

@bm97531

Жыл бұрын

Happy Belated Birthday, Nelson!

I've been growing wheatgrass commercially in greenhouses for 33 years in Seattle. The primary mold issue is caused by the seed itself. If you're dealing with a batch of badly infected seed, no environmental factor (temperature, humidity, airflow, sanitation) that the grower controls will stop mold from developing. In the case of badly infected seed, the only seed treatment (believe me, I've tried them all) that will stop the mold from growing is a chemical fungicide (Fung-onil by Bonide). But I cannot use chemical fungicides since I grow organically. So the only solution is to find a good seed source. Once a good seed source is found, then the environmental factors come into play. In the case of wheatgrass, I've found that airflow makes zero difference. It's a temperature issue. The higher the temperature the greater the mold development. The ideal growing temperature is 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit. Seattle doesn't have high humidity like the states east of the Rockies, so I've never had to deal with the humidity factor.

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with that temperature. Lower temps are definitely better for wheatgrass and preventing mold. Look in the descriptions of my videos, you will find a link to something called "Zerotol." you can sanitize your contaminated seeds with it even for organic farming because it is OMRI listed. Hope this helps!

Today is my 4th day of growing microgreens, I’m growing just 1 tray to understand the growth process, found mould and I think I overwatered it and also kept the tray where there wasn’t much air flow, sprayed some peroxide solution for now, gonna change the environment and see how it works out, thanks for the information! Any helpful suggestions are welcome :)

Great information, thanks. I saw a few errors that I've been making and will now correct.

Thank you mister Greens. This information is a real blessing.

@DonnyGreens

6 ай бұрын

you are very welcome!

I use a small amount of food grade hydrogen peroxide in my water it really helps a lot and the microgreens love the oxygen

I use shallow trays, no higher than the thickness of the pads. This prevents over watering as well. Heat is a huge problem for me, upwards of 90, so I keep it dry and lots of circulation. I got mold on a new pad and had to pitch everything and clean down with bleach. I am making this my one and only time it happens to my crops. Fingers crossed. I am increasing circulation to blow directly on the trays through a HEPA filter. I am building tents around the racks and keeping a positive air flow. Thanks for sharing. I am making this required watching by my team.

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank YOU for sharing 🌱💚 Love that you are gaining value from my videos!

Thank You for the information. Just started planting last week both tray became moldy so upset. I will try again soon. I believe I water it much and don't think I needed the heat mat.

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

You got it Vincent 👍🏼Yeah try without heat mat and watering less once they come out of germination. Those were your first trays ever?!

Wow what a bundle of principles you put into that short video. I am 74 and wish I heard this before you were born, for my wheatgrass. Thanks

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

Haha no problem Bill!! I guess i'm a little later to the part but the party continues nevertheless!!

My mustard and spicy salad mix are the two greens are often get mold. It frustrates because sometimes I would have no mold at all once in awhile .

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, those are definitely tricky ones, especially since they are sensitive to overwatering! Thanks so much for your feedback 🌱💚

Thank you! I have noticed issues also when leaving in germination too long

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, exactly Karli! I'm so glad you've noticed this too. I thought it was my little secret 😆Thanks so much for sharing 🌱💚

I’m just starting to grow microgreens. Thanks for all the info

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

No problem, so happy to hear another person is starting to grow!

Thank you so much Dony! Very helpful

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

No problem, thanks for watching!

Oh my gosh, we're getting driven insane with mold, or something, causing bad spots on our arugula, amaranth (these have been temperamental since we've started growing them several months ago, and we understand that they're easily susceptible), but now even our broccoli, which had always grown hearty and strong since starting over a year ago. The spots are random, and spread like wildfire once they start. We dig out the bad spots, but new ones form. They can start anywhere from 2-7 days after planting, and the majority of the bad spots form after the germination stage, while under lights. On top of this, they're all growing smaller than usual, and haven't been drinking as much. One idea is that excess mold may have come in on a bad batch of sunflower seeds (had to buy from a different company and these seeds suck! Like a third of the typical germination/yield, but the mold doesn't really seem different than usually can come with sunflower. Could this contaminate other crops if it did come in on the sunflower??). For the fourth week in a row, I'm going to have to tell one of our restaurants that we can't fulfill their order. :-( We've made a few changes with the room since we began, but have brought everything back to how we started (except have one more fan and a carbon filter, so we'd think that is better), but still can't figure out why this is happening. Every week it seems worse! We're sanitizing trays with the same sanitizer you use. We make our own soil, and wonder if the peat moss could be different? No video on KZread, by anyone has been able to give us any ideas that we haven't already heard/tried. I don't have Facebook to join your group. Donny, or anyone have ANY ideas? THANK YOU!

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

So sorry you are having these issues. have you seen all four of my mold videos? Could my your climate or the cleanliness of your grow space

Hi Im having trouble with mold during germination stage, on the day 2 or 3 I get always mold in beets, did you watered them every day or do nothing after its completly germinated?

I already bought the deep trays, so I just fill up to the top with soil.

@DonnyGreens

6 ай бұрын

using a lot of soil there jared...

Please what humidity and temperature do we need in the grow room when planting peashoots ,borage,coriander,Red radish, green radish,Bunching onion ,red shiso green shiso

Hi, when you water your microgreens, have you measured how much you apply? For all 3 stages: misting before germination, top watering and then bottom watering after there's a canopy. I'm growing my first set of trays and am flying a little blind on this! Thanks Donny.

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

Fly blind young grasshopper, this is a skill you will develop over time! It is probably the most important skill in microgreens farming. I don't measure any water - I simply know how much to put in based on how the plants and soil look, how heavy the tray is, the stage of growth they are at, etc. I know this wasn't the answer you are looking for but my advice to you is to be very attentive, and learn this watering skill as quick as possible 🌱💚

@432annaemylee

3 жыл бұрын

What can I use to disinfect trays for the wheatgrass. We have been growing some for the farm. But I have come across some problems . They are not growing as fast as when we started, and have a lot of ingrown spots. Do you have any advice on what I could do to change this. TIA.

This is very helpful, thank you

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

no problem!

Hey Donny, I have started my journey of microgreens recently and my trays caught mold.. the temperature is hot and humid and no air flow.. but mu question is if I use fans for airflow and air con for temperature control should they be operation throughout the germination and growth phase?? How do I time its on and off condition??

How about hydroponics cat grass grow with mold. Wheat, barley and other cat grass

Hey Donny, its seems like the more fans I have going, the more some of the microgreens dry out and fall over? The fans are not directly on the trays - set up to just bounce air off of the ceilings and walls. We water typically twice a day.

Awesome video Donny. Thanks for this and for all of your work!

Love the vids! Question: how do you sanitize your trays????

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I sanitize my trays using Zerotol 2.0. You can find a link to that in the description of this video. What have you been using?

Hi Donny Is there any way to do a live communication with you to show you my systems and how they can be bettered please. I’m growing commercially in South Africa and think there is a lot you could fix in my systems?

Thank you🤝

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

Shallow trays limit watering and watching heat levels .

What do you use to sanitize your products?

Hi Donny, I have a coupe of questions on this topic. One is, do you know what type of mould is commonly found on microgreens? Also, when should you throw a crop away? I recently had a tray that had about 25% mould growth (within 2 days of germination). I was able to get it under control by spraying with a solution of hydrogen peroxide (food grade) and water, but is it still a safe product?

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

If the mold stays near the base of the plants where the soil is and you can harvest above and around the mold, that's fine. The mold depends on what spores are in your grow room. What variety are you having the mold trouble with?

@stephanielees1562

4 жыл бұрын

@@DonnyGreens Thx Donny - it's sunflowers (black oilseed). The mold seems to have cleared up (after spraying with H202 solution twice daily for 4 days) and the crop is under light now, but I worry that it won't be safe for consumption. Are there guidelines around this? I've watched some tutorials that say you should throw out the crop or that they need to be cooked before eating.

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

You can cut above the mols as long as it is manageable. The sunflowers are tricky - sometimes the seeds are weak and start breaking don because they don't have much life-force. I'm glad you were able to clear it up though. I wouldn't worry about it - as long as the mold cleared up and didn't end up on the product at harvest time, you're all set!

@stephanielees1562

4 жыл бұрын

@@DonnyGreens Thx so much!

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

You got it 🌱👍🏼

Hi Donny, regarding good air flow, do you keep fans turned on 24 hrs 7 days a week in your room, or are they turned on at selected times? Does the fan cause the grow medium to dry out too quickly?

@nancyfahey7518

3 жыл бұрын

They turn on automatically at night.

So let’s say at the bottom of my tray I have like 1-2 seeds with mold spores but I cut, rinse the greens in a vinegar solution, and rinse very well- eatable or not?

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

Just cut above the mold. I have never rinsed greens in vinegar solution.

Please can you tell me the once which are soak for one day or two days and the once that are not soaking please thanks?

Does a air purifier help?

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

I don't see why it wouldn't !!

Can I add chlorine to the water that is sprinkled.?

Hi Donny, how long do you expose your microgreens in growlight daily?

Struggling hard with mold in my wheatgrass. I feel like I have tried everything. Ugh

I am kalpana sudarsan ,and I am very interested in this microgreens business. But I have no knowledge about microgreens. How can I start this business. Could you please explain me about. And I want to know that I need to take any classes about microgreens agriculture. Thanks and have a good day.

@nataliamiliano150

2 жыл бұрын

Lol

Do you utilize black out phase on your micro greens. I noticed you haven’t mentioned it. But others do. Is this another wasted step or not.

What do you do with the coconut fiber once you have harvested the microgreens Do you throw it away? Or is there a way to recycle it?

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

i toss it, you can compost if you want

Hi Donny just subcribed to your channel I'm a sunflower grower i want to add growing sunflower microgreen to my business because people just kept asking me about this at my table my question is after doing a little research what has me concerned is salmonella how do you prevent this from happening i just watched your mold prevention episode ...Thanks

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the sub! Your research has misled you. There is no difference growing microgreens or growing baby lettuce. If your methods of farming are safe, then your farm products will be safe

@nighthawk4196

3 жыл бұрын

@@DonnyGreens ????

Hi Donny thanks again for all the great info. I have a few questions. First, in some of your videos you mention using peat moss mixed with Azomite but you don't specify the amounts/ratios. Also do you have a preferred peat moss? Also I know you recommend the Sunblaster Nanotech T5 combos that run around $100 for two. I see several other people like Nate recommend the Barrina LED T5 which are a fraction of the price. Have you tried the Barrina ones before and if so obviously you feel the Sunblasters are worth the additional cost. Thoughts? Thanks!!

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Tony, i never mentioned anything about Azomite. I used ProMix MP Organik which is a blend of pete moss, perlite, and mycorrhizae. I use sunblasters because they are the highest quality light ive found. I use one light per shelf because of their quality. Less electricity usage from my 1 light vs 3 barrinas, not to mention my lamps are made for growing and are full spectrum

@tonylapiana8642

4 жыл бұрын

Donny Greens Thanks for the clarification on both I appreciate the fast response

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

You got it brotha!

@tonylapiana8642

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Donny they only offer the Promix HP in my area not the MP. What is the difference and will this one be ok to use?

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

@@tonylapiana8642 Yes, you can use HP instead of MP. HP stand for high porosity so it will drain faster and hold less water than the MP (Multi-Purpose). Did you ask them if they can carry the MP?

Hey this is an unrelated question but what type of light do you use? I’m moving indoors for microgreens and need suggestions for lights

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Addison! You can find a link in the description to the lights I use 🌱👍🏼 How long have you been growing outdoors?

Hey Donny, Thanks for the video. Do you think airflow matters much in germination? I've got some mold developing on my sunflower seeds after just under 2 days in germination. I think I made a mistake by not drying out my seeds after soaking for 12 hours, and by having too much water in my hemp mats when I did plant them. I've got them stacked 4 high with two bricks holding them all down. I turned the fan off as I figured there was no need for airflow when they're compressed anyways and probably not benefiting from circulating air. I've also got about 65% humidity and have a humidifier coming to bring that down. It's getting cold here in Canada at 17c in my grow room, so a heater is coming as well. All my other seed varieties (radish, wheatgrass and speckled pea) seem to be coming along nicely, however. I've sprayed them with food safe 3% hydrogen peroxide as I've read that's a good solution to the mold problem. What are your thoughts? Cheers!

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

Justin! You need to watch the videos I made on sunflower!

Greetings from Greece, can you suggest something besides food grade hydrogen peroxide? It seems I cant find any in our countries market :/ Bleach is something I don't want to spray in my plants as well. Thanks

@DonnyGreens

4 ай бұрын

thats my best recommendation im sorry!! Try googling alternatives

Mold will be always be there in the air, it's the humidity and temperature plays. Seed quality matters, room and environment comes next

Hey Donny. Two of my pea sprout trays have mold. Is there any way to get rid of it or are they garbage?

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

Watch my video on how to treat mold, you can also get support in the facebook group!

what about moss wall? it decreases air moisture without electricity?

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

Thats an awesome idea haha!! You we definitely have to find some sort of balance because I know the moss likes it very moist, so hopefully the Microgreens giving off their wet Ness would be able to keep up with the needs of the moss!

Did you ever tried mychorrizes mixed in the soil? It Could be helpful

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, my potting mix has mycorrhizae in it. I use ProMix MP Organik

@garelligoli

3 жыл бұрын

@@DonnyGreens do the mychorrizzes have enough time to germinate and give some results in such few days?

Hi Donny, do you leave your fans running 24 hrs or a set number of hours (if so, when specifically? for example, while lights or on)

@DonnyGreens

Жыл бұрын

On 24/7

@oalyshaa

Жыл бұрын

@Donny Greens oh wow! Thank you! And so your trays that are germinating you have a fan on 24/7 too? Or only for the ones under lights?

I have a problem with my pea sprouts, the hemp mat gets black spots which I assume is mold, but I don't have that problem with anything else. Can anyone give me some advise?

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

Probably coming in on the peas. Try them in soil, they might like it better. Feel free to also ask this question in the Microgreens Support Group on Facebook!

If I see mold I mist with water first then i spray food grade hydrogen peroxide

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment Jose! 🌱💚 Do you grow for personal consumption or do you have a microgreens business?

@JoseGonzalez-tq7py

4 жыл бұрын

Donny Greens I have a small microgreens business

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

@@JoseGonzalez-tq7py Right on! Where you located, thats awesome!

@JoseGonzalez-tq7py

4 жыл бұрын

Donny Greens on the eastern shore of Virginia , rural place , but lots of people looking for nutrition

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, that's exactly what you want! Health-conscious consumers!

Can we use 3% Hydrogen Peroxide in our water reservoir ? I am growing the fodder for my goat farm using hydroponics.

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

Ive never grown fodder so Im not qualified to answer this

uh it’s usually 80-90 degrees in my house. is that ok? also do they attract bugs

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

No, thats not okay for growing microgreens and will cause problems. You will need to control your climate. Feel free to watch my video on that here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kXiBw7amipXSabA.html

hi i would like to know about patology in microgreens (harmful bacteria). I live in Germany i dont realy know are the seeds pathology free or not and if they are how to make them free of harmful bacteria? tnx

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

yes, definitely do some research on that! Very important

@pinkmuffin9842

3 жыл бұрын

I am also from germany and have contacted a supplier for that reason. He told me, that there is never a guarantee that the seeds are free from it, but you can better your chances: "safely soak the seeds in a splash of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide and cold water ( 1 part Hydrogen Peroxide and 6-8 parts water ). Also make sure your hands are clean and all trays and equipment is sterilized before planting"

I start my wheat microgreens 2 months ago, I discourage in my microgreens because I always see many small fly. how can I managed those flies? thank u

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

Control your envrionment

@sachinshah1234

4 жыл бұрын

What is ideal environment?

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

I already made a video on ideal environment. Why don't you check out my channel videos 👍🏼

Ive had great results using a sulphur evaporator...you dont see much info on use of these

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting

Great

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Liked from NZ

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

Much love, thank you from 🇺🇸 🌱💚

I'm gonna take them out of germination sooner...thanks

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

No problem Mike. Are you getting mold in your grass or something else?

@mikerandle5996

4 жыл бұрын

In my wheat grass and mustard.. I'm good now

@tianastayton7989

3 жыл бұрын

When do you take out of germination? 3 days??

I add a drop of oregano oil to a gallon H2O in my water sprayer.

@tweyland1971

3 жыл бұрын

@Kenish Penish i apply it at every watering while they are blacked out.

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

I dont water during germination nor do i find the needs to use anything like that

@tianastayton7989

3 жыл бұрын

So my kit from true leaf says to spray every 12 hours until you uncover ? They are being watered from tray so is the necessary?

I spray baking soda

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

I never have to spray anything 😎

Do you have any recommendation for credit card processing companies?

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

I use Square for all my payment processing via recurring invoices. Stripe is also good. I recommend making your website on Shopify and processing payments through there. What are you currently using?

@williamconrad4292

4 жыл бұрын

We are a startup. Have not selected processor yet.

@williamconrad4292

4 жыл бұрын

Why do you use Shopify?

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

@@williamconrad4292 I don't use shopify for this business just yet but will be moving to that platform in the future. It's the goto for ecommerce websites, easy functionality, intuitive, high quality.

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