0:00 - Intro 0:31 - Trays 5:10 - Seeds 8:03 - Soil Mixes 10:47 - Planting Density 13:35 - Basic Process and Problems

@unao3637

6 жыл бұрын

2:36 You forgot one. Your welcome. Great video lol

@epicgardening

6 жыл бұрын

UGH rookie move. Thanks for the heads up :)

@juniorwarner5771

5 жыл бұрын

Epic Gardening seeds

@debrahillius6558

3 жыл бұрын

Packaging suggestion?

I loved the hard reset mid sentence. Lolol. Made me laugh out loud

@epicgardening

5 жыл бұрын

LOL that's called editing failure

@Kat_plants_yaaaa

4 жыл бұрын

@@epicgardening lolol!!!

@pocketoniofficial

3 жыл бұрын

@@epicgardening I watched this stoned and it scared the actual hell out of me for a second because I was mid thought on something else.

@robertpietraru1939

3 жыл бұрын

@@pocketoniofficial so besides microgreens you grow another kind of greens

@hopegardens3057

3 жыл бұрын

@@epicgardening youtuber problems lol

It’s great to see a young man being interested and mastering gardening. Keep up the great work!

2:39 When I'm doing a presentation in front of class and one my friends do some shit in the back to try and make me laugh.

@gogasos

3 жыл бұрын

thought my internet broke when having this video like "audiobook" mode.

really good and smart stage presence. stop, pick your nose, pause to allow it to be cut, then start over. on the other hand, opsie.. forgot to cut that out. get a TUMBS UP for the good stage presence.

@Wilddmother

4 жыл бұрын

Dave -in-NJ I went straight to the comments because I totally knew someone else caught that ! So funny 😆

@zacharylakenan9362

4 жыл бұрын

not trying to be that guy, but nothing went inside his nose lol. he literally just squeezed his nostrils like he had an inch or something.

I use the aluminum roasting pans you buy at the grocery store. I poke holes in the top one and put gravel in the bottom one so that the water is not standing on the roots, but is still available for the plants. They are going to be a lot deeper than you may want, but they are durable and they are not plastic.

I've been sprouting broccoli, radish and legumes for years. But your videos are getting me really interested in starting a serious setup at home. Thanks for the videos! Also love that Oblivion sentence reset! ;D

@_d_h_

2 жыл бұрын

Oblivion reference, hehe kzread.info/dash/bejne/gYxs0MOjgNDPqcY.html&ab_channel=Bacon_

Totally righteous. I wanted to start growing microgreens this year to supplement my vegetable garden and this answered every question I had. Thanks!

@epicgardening

6 жыл бұрын

So glad it helped out!

Wow I love the advice on cutting and not washing. That makes perfect sense and I have not heard that from any other of the top micro green video producers. This was a great video

Basil is my first time attempt growing from seed (not micro-greens). Thank you for sharing they take forever because they do!

I like you video content. I purchased your urban gardening book. I like your simplicity and your easy to follow teachings.

Your video is super with vital basic information. Kudos. I always look at these videos and wondered why a shallow tray was not used to make harvesting easier . You gave the answer. Easier to harvest and most economical. Carry on bro.

@epicgardening

4 жыл бұрын

Carry on!

5 years later. Still relevant info! Thank you!

Really great advice. But i'm missing the shelves, lighting, packaging in order to get 100% full picture of the process. Can you elaborate on that?

Very informative. I'm just starting my microgreens journey and the shared information will surely be usable. Thanks!

@epicgardening

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

That was awesome thank you so much this was so helpful. This is my new favorite microgreens channel

Thank you for THIS!

Nice concise video. Those flats are great! I've also found a good alternative to soil is hemp fibre mats from terrafibre. Perhaps slightly more expensive but completely eliminates soil mess and water retention is fantastic. Also another great organic bulk seed supplier is mumms in BC, free shipping on orders over $25 in Canada and $50 USA.

@epicgardening

4 жыл бұрын

I've tried the Terrafibre mats, in fact I was supposed to do a video with them but I simply couldn't make them work to the level I wanted, so I cancelled the video. But I'm glad they worked for you!

@dingo5842

Жыл бұрын

Eric, how did you make them work for you?

@wixi98

Жыл бұрын

Can those hemp pads be reused?

nice video, please keep on updating!

Very informative! I watched your vids and started using everything I learned from you! :)

Really helpful, thanks heaps 🌈

Great Video....thank you for sharing

Very informative. Thanks!

Thank you for your videos very informative!

I tend to up-cycle any pastry plastic-containers, which has a lid and has a big enough space to hold seedlings. They usually hold cookies, or similar goods.

@epicgardening

5 жыл бұрын

Nice, great idea!

Excellent content! Thank you.

God, I love this channel

Thank you for the video!

Great content! thank you. I subscribed

@epicgardening

5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you!

Thank you so much.

I used to grow all kinds of greens in simple trays from a restaurant supply store. It eliminated this problem before I ever knew it was one. But it doesn’t work so well for bottom watering. Soooo, there’s that.

Helpful thanks!

You can use Shoe treys, they are made out a much stronger plastic, and lost nada.

My favorite KZread Channel!

This is fantastic information sharing, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

@epicgardening

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, love this community! 🌱💚

nice video, love it ❤ thanks 😊

can I grow multiple types in the same tray in sections?

So Im impressed with your explanation soil method that you are using. You said its important to sift the soil so that you have fine grains. Others said use Organik because it has the nutrients and its more organic with means you can produce a great crop according to them. So its their a compromise? Have you tried the more expensive soil and saw no difference in production?

Really good 101, great job !

@epicgardening

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend!

Great video! I am starting a micro greens business. I have a question about the germination of the seeds. Some videos show putting another tray on the seeds with a paver. Why do you just cover with an empty tray? Thank you for all your help, Darlene

What would you suggest as some must have tools for a new garden in a new home? Start with beds and start small? or would you go whole hod and till a proper bed?

Just bought some microgreens from the link provided, but wish you had a discount code due to the shipping expense.

I have red spring wheat grass in a (1 inch tray 1020) . There aren’t any holes in the bottom of this tray the grass stopped at about 2 inches . I have one T5 light 12 inches above it . Grass looks like it isn’t flourishing. Where did I mess up ? Also had a fan circulation. I have been watering from a spray bottle and also added water on top in the corners

Great video! Very clear and accurate, I love it !!! By the way where did you get the 10x20x1" deep good strong tray you suggested?

@epicgardening

5 жыл бұрын

www.bootstrapfarmer.com

@dave-in-nj9393

5 жыл бұрын

@@epicgardening : everybody get them from him.

Do you use the indoor green house that was behind you and should I have one for micrgreens also would peatmoss with Vermiculite impolite be a good source

Great video, clear concise easy to follow information. Thankyou

Perfect info 👍🇺🇸

Thanks for the video! Just subscribed. I've got a question if you get a sec: Do you think Coconut coir with a later addition of light comfrey tea would be enough nutrients to get lettuce to a plump second set of leaves?

Can i use my premium soil for growing microgreens? The composition includes white and black peat and enriched with humus, perlite and zeolite.

How long do seeds last (stay viable) after purchased ?

Can I use my seed sprouter to grow microgreens without soil/coconut coir or moss (just using water)?

What's better, soil or pads?

great informative video. are there any vegetable/herb seeds you wouldn't use for mircogreens?

@epicgardening

5 жыл бұрын

Super expensive seeds I stay away from, but other than that most anything can be grown as microgreens! I also stay away from hard to germinate seeds, like carrots for example.

Thank you so much!!! this video really made me wanna do microgreens now LOL. Question: what are you supposed to do with them afterward? juice them? eat them plain?

@cathysteele924

2 жыл бұрын

Both of those, and add to salads.

Great videos, do you have any idea where to buy seeds in Ontario Canada? Thanks

If you use coconut coir or peat moss do you still need to use tray with drainage holes

1st of all thanks a lot for this awesome video... My question: How many oz 10×20 tray of sunflower gives you after harvesting?

@epicgardening

5 жыл бұрын

Easily over a pound

Can I use worm compost for this?

Hellooo from Amsterdam. Does it make sense to mix sieved soil and vermicompost as growing bed for microgreens?

What about growing on a metal 20 mesh screen with bottom watering? Opinion?

Unless you are just starting out and someone gives 50 deep trays for free! Thank you for your help!!

@epicgardening

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a find! Good luck with it

@kwclove7623

5 жыл бұрын

Lucky you!! 🍀

Wow, thank you for all this info! I feel like I can do this now. One question: what do you set the tray on? I know you said a flat surface, but how do you avoid getting drainage water or soil on your surface?

@epicgardening

4 жыл бұрын

You can just put another tray underneath!

What's an easy seed to find? Like I can't order special seeds online because they won't deliver to my country. What's something I can find readily in a grocery store (for example, chia, flax, sunflower seeds). Thanks for the lovely video :)

Do people ever pasturize the soil/coir to avoid mold?

What water do you use?

Where’s the link you talk about for products you mention in the video?

Where do I purchase the 1 in no hole tray? Thanks.

Would using the cheaper tray, reinforce edges with duct tape, then put only 1 inch of soil?

Lovely video. Thanks. I live in an area where temp. is 40 celcius in summer. Will i have to store the seeds in the fridge?

@epicgardening

5 жыл бұрын

Definitely store them in the coolest, dryest, darkest place possible. The fridge is tricky because you open it all of the time, and condensation can start germination process artificially

@spaulding304

5 жыл бұрын

I would put silica packs near the seeds. Maybe a bowl of baking soda in the fridge too to grab some of the moisture in the air.

My mom and I have been trying different ways of growing microgreens (in the jar, with kits, etc.) But always seem to end up with mold! How do I keep my microgreens from getting moldy?! Please help!! 🌎💚🙏

The link to the full article is missing in your description. Where can I find it?

@epicgardening

5 жыл бұрын

All my micro content is at www.epicgardening.com/microgreens

Great video! After harvesting can the soil be reused for replanting immediately?

@epicgardening

4 жыл бұрын

I don't recommend immediate...I recommend composting first

@kdavidDavid-od1kx

4 жыл бұрын

@@epicgardening ok thanks!

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

You typically want to use fresh soil each time otherwise you can run into mold and contamination issues

Could the tray problem of being too deep be mitigated by not filling it with as much soil? Like fill it halfway or less with soil, for example?

@cathy6949

11 ай бұрын

It seems it would make it more difficult to cut if you use his cutting method.

Is there any issue with using a 2 inch tray and only filling it to 1 inch?

Thanks, but why do i need soil???? I sprout since the 90ies and never used soil to get microgreens. Also Burlap works.

Tastiest and top tier micro greens to grow ?

What is the possibility of growing micro greens vertically?

Nice comment on the soil. I have the same type of 1 inch grow trays and though, why am I putting in so much soil if these can grow on toilet tissue? Testing coco coir mats right now. But there must be something even cheaper, some waste material say like coffee grinds or wood dust. If they don't need nutrition, there has to be a free substrate out there?

@epicgardening

5 жыл бұрын

I've found the taste seems a bit better in soil, but hard to say for sure

@MasculinityMindset

5 жыл бұрын

@@epicgardening Cheers, have you heard of City Hydro who do everything on coco coir mats. No dirt, no mess and can deliver to kitchens and restaurants without having to harvest, giving them a live plant. As the coco coir is allowed into kitchens, whereas soil is not. That is the main reason I'm toying with it.

@epicgardening

5 жыл бұрын

Will take a look

Great video . I have been using black sunflower seeds . What are your pro's and con's vs white sunflower seeds.

@epicgardening

4 жыл бұрын

Black oil sunflower is the best for sunflower micros

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

If you are having problems, soak for only 4 hours and watch how much they improve! 🌱💚

One question comes to mind: How long do the seeds keep producing after clipping the first growth?

@epicgardening

5 жыл бұрын

They don't - one and done harvest!

@newt1834

4 жыл бұрын

Epic Gardening Apart from Wheatgrass.

How do you record your data

What is the plastic recycling number on the black trays?

@coleenburris6816

5 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if they are food grade.

What's the financial overhead of 2-3 microgreen crops? And the expected net profit afterwards?...thanks for your insight bro, if you're accepting volunteers in Miami FL let me know !!!

Hey Kevin I have a dumb question for ya? Could you keep reusing the same soil as long as it’s disease free? I know you mentioned the seeds are producing all of the nutrients. I’ve never grown micro greens and I’d love to get into it.

@epicgardening

6 жыл бұрын

You COULD, but you'd probably want to recycle through compost before you re-use it though :)

@clintondewitt286

6 жыл бұрын

Cool. Thank you sir

@ChallengeTheNarrative

6 жыл бұрын

My peas are doing great! I use the same grow bags every year and loosen soil a little by squishing bags. I put on top of the soil tea from used tea bags (awesome!) , one dose of chopped seaweed (superb!) from beach and my own urine (yes i do piss in bottles). I have put some cheap fertilizer balls on too from a £$ shop

soil sifter video link? please.

I wash my micro greens, spin dry and store in my vacuum seal container and it keeps for 2weeks or more.

which seeds are fresh and stronger for a long time 🤔

@epicgardening

5 жыл бұрын

Just must preserve then well, cool dry dark

@Kevin , can we just buy a huge bag of 'birdseed' sunflower seed from the hardware store? If it's not salted, would you likely get similar outcomes for microgreen sunflower shoots?

@cathysteele924

2 жыл бұрын

I am no authority, but I have heard on Donnie Green’s channel that sunflower seeds are hard to get right. The cheap ones tend to have the hulls hang on so tightly that the micro greens are damaged getting them off. Most of the successful microgreens growers I have followed order the large black oil sunflower seeds from Italy.

What is done with the root parts which are left in the tray? Are they thrown out or do they regrow there?

@epicgardening

5 жыл бұрын

Composted!

@lavendergal2508

5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic question

If you buy the sturdy 1 inch deep trays, can you place a paper towel underneath to keep in the water a bit better?

@epicgardening

5 жыл бұрын

Yup!

@drewkuwahara7173

5 жыл бұрын

Epic Gardening thanks!

Can you give some kind of idea of what quantity of microgreens an upscale restaurant might buy per week?

@epicgardening

4 жыл бұрын

Very hard to say, at minimum 5-10 trays

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

$60-$300

Are the plastic trays food grade? That’s the knock I have heard with the 1020s.

@epicgardening

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, but also you're not growing in an environment that would even make a non-food-safe plastic, non-food safe if that makes sense. Heat / lots of UV is the issue, neither of which would be present in enough quantities for a microgreens grow

What lights do you recommend and where should I get them?

@epicgardening

4 жыл бұрын

For microgreens, I like the Agrobrite T5 on Amazon

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

I've been loving my Sunblasters!

How do you grow red vein sorrel?

@epicgardening

5 жыл бұрын

I'll do a vid!

Could you grow wild greens like Burdock or Lambs quarters?

@epicgardening

4 жыл бұрын

So long as you had the seeds!

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

Most plants can be grown as microgreens, you can look for those types of specific seeds online

i got a question, When growing microgreens is there at any point that i would have to switch the lights off?

@DonnyGreens

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, the plants enjoy a sleep cycle so you can keep them on for 14-18 hours and then the rest off

Do they keep growing once you’ve cut them? Or do they stop and you have to plant new seeds?

@epicgardening

5 жыл бұрын

You're removing them below their lowest leaf, so they do not come back so yes you have to replant

@Rad_roti

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a prompt reply!

Wait, you sold microgreens to restaurants and you'd never even tried growing them? Woah, I wish my balls were that big

@epicgardening

4 жыл бұрын

LOL I'll do a story time

Could you grow in used coffee grounds?

@epicgardening

5 жыл бұрын

I believe it should be possible, yeah!

@davisonthomas4697

5 жыл бұрын

Did you try it? How did it work out?

“It’s more expensive which doesn’t make sense cuz there’s actually less material” Omg the cutest! 😂😂❤️ idk why but I always took Kevin as a business guy/someone high up in the business world lol maybe it’s just the way he moves or cuz I’m in the “business world” myself lol

@epicgardening

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I do love business