How to Grow 5 lbs of Sunflower Microgreens the IHG Method

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[@estanford826]

Good morning. I have a question. When you do the bleach treatment, do you do it before or after the 12 hour soak? Thank you.

[@C3Voyage]

I do it after the soak so that particles can lift off during the soak and removed during the rinsing which is done a couple times during the soak. I also have moved down to a 6 to 8 hour soak. Critical to bleach treatment is two minutes of shaking followed by thorough rinsing. I'm telling you (and others) that bleach isn't that bad if you respect it. For example, I regularly soak my feet in straight household bleach (5.25%) for 2 minutes followed by a wash. The reason I do that is to remove the "black" off the bottoms of my feet and get the dirt from between my toenails 'cause I wear garden flips all day long and am out doing stuff outside much of the day. The plus is it brightens my toenails significantly. No burning, no peeling of skin, and no issues to date with this practice which I heard from a doctor. The active ingredient in Clorox bleach is sodium hypochlorite, a derivative of salt. Bleach begins and ends its life as a mixture of salt and water.

[@C3Voyage]

I should tell you the bleach treatment I use now which is in the latest book. It's different. Soak 8 hours, add a bleach to water mix of 1:4 (1 part household bleach:4 parts water), add sunflower seeds and solution to a container with lid, and shake for 2 minutes timed. After those 2 minutes, rinse thoroughly then tray up. Sprouting lids on mason jars are what I use. I have a plastic solid lid for shaking and a "holed" sprouting lid for the rinsing.

[@estanford826]

@@C3Voyage You're the best! Thank you for your thoughtful reply. I DID purchase your second edition just the other day - slowly and enjoyably making my way through it. 🌻

[@williamyoung514]

As for the length of the video, I watched the entire thing and never felt the need to fast forward through any of it. well done and very informative (for me anyways). 5 stars

[@C3Voyage]

Thanks, that's a big compliment. Most don't watch it all William. :O)

[@estanford826]

I agree. I've watched it multiple times and takem notes

[@tvc380]

It's a new world's record!!! I was expecting two pounds, but 5? That's amazing! Well done sir!

[@C3Voyage]

Thanks Brady. :O)

[@roncote1147]

WOW, What a great technique for de-hulling.....I had stopped growing these because of the large amount of work needed to remove the seed husks .. thank you for this info.

[@C3Voyage]

You bet. Thanks for the kind words.

[@KeepOnGrowin]

Awesome video Brent, you sure have that down to a science. Love it!

[@C3Voyage]

Thank you Mike. Appreciate it. :O)

[@terry2346]

Really like the idea of the compostable roots! No chickens here but looks like it would be something they would like. And no buying dirt! Very interesting!

[@C3Voyage]

I'm feeding mine to my worms. They love them.

[@thefaeryman]

seeds will get most of what they need from the medium in a perfect world, but doing it without medium the nutrients are needed to keep them going. you are doing very well

[@C3Voyage]

Agreed, but if you're taking a look at what's going on out there. More and more local farmers using small farms and forms of hydro are developing all over aggressively. A new world?

[@michaelwould]

You harvest your micro green's before the nutrients run out 8-10days the seeds gave the plant all it needed granted if you have additional nutrients they might soak them up. ie Hydro water, Aquaponics water, or soil etc.

[@thefaeryman]

I grow mine in coco coir, indoors growing room called the Weeds room. thanks for your input

[@terry2346]

Looks like it would be interesting to see one tray with nutrient and one without to see the difference? Side by side comparison with same seeds, same soak time, same rinsing schedule, etc. Have you done that to see if the nutrient is adding anything to the result? I would love to see that if you could.

[@C3Voyage]

Sounds like a plan to me. Give me a little while to do it and remind me in a month or so if I haven't. I've got three requests ahead of you and I'm growing all kinds of things now in preparation for the book--more unique micros.

[@jpgharley]

where did u get those trays/ what are they called? thanks for the videos brent your awesome. thanks for the effort.

[@C3Voyage]

Thanks for the kind words. Your answer is at the beginning of this video along with how I grow the micros. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6O8nYeViL1goa8

[@RetailCryptoNews]

Pretty cool pvc rig for the hulls.👍

[@trinitydane]

I enjoyed the entire video. great job!

[@kricketkitty]

Mind blown with this game changer no soil method. Using soil takes a huge amount of time, buying, storing, sifting, mixing (tree compost, coconut coir, vermiculite), filling trays, recycling soil from harvested trays. The most I got from a 1020 tray was with accidental rainwater leaving the tray uncovered when it rained. I grow outdoors only. That was 18ounces. Normal harvest is about 12oz. You got FIVE POUNDS in one tray! That's so inspiring. I don't have a way to do an outdoor setup with humidity control, etc...Just a covered shade and open sun spot. I've tried soil less before and the seeds developed little unhealthy roots, then shriveled up and died. More watering just made them mold and rot. It may not be possible this soil free method, with an outdoor grow system. Any thoughts would be appreciated : )

[@C3Voyage]

Never been able to control disease and pests outdoors. Sorry. Looks like a decision of needs--try to find a way outdoors or create a grow room which is what I did.

[@gavan1988]

I don't mind the length of this it is very informative. Thanks for your time and effort.

[@C3Voyage]

So nice of you.

[@estanford826]

I completed this grow, but I only got 3 1/2 pounds of yield, which I think might be because I had a less than optimum seed lot. Regardless, that was an awful lot of yield… certainly much more than I usually get even with two trays. But the best thing was that there was not the slightest hint of mold, or root rot, or anything like that. The whole grow was as clean as a whistle. Nothing had to be thrown away. because I had a bad seed batch on the first Grow, I started a second grow about five days into the first grow with fresh seeds and it’s doing fan-freaking-tastic. I have a feeling the second grow might have a better bigger, yield. You’re a genius.! it only took me five years to catch up to you. 😊

[@C3Voyage]

Lol. That's inspiring and funny. Thanks for the kind words.

[@donnajeffrey5598]

Great video and fantastic results.. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@C3Voyage]

My pleasure. Thank you.

[@martysgarden]

That was awesome Brent,,spraying them upside down,,,that was classic . I have never seen them hit by a hose like that,,loved it. Hard angle to film too! Well done All the best from Australia Marty & Karin

[@C3Voyage]

Means a lot coming from you buddy! :O) Hope you and Karin are doing great.

[@martysgarden]

Doing great here thanks Brent, enjoying a break from the hot summer,,, I prefer it cooler these days,,after living in Thailand, I don't miss the heat,,,only thing is I enjoy growing tropical greens,,so I can't win hehehe. Thanks again for watching our latest video. Maybe you can come up with a green leaf chips too,,,what do you think? I would love to see that. Love the vids my friend,,so much good content in them. Happy Gardening Marty & Karin

[@C3Voyage]

I've tried cabbage and kale chips. I think I messed them up though. The weren't very good.

[@BobMelsimpleliving.]

Microgreen King. Well done Brent. Best wishes Bob.

[@C3Voyage]

Bob! Hey, I thought you'd left us. Glad you stopped in. :O)

[@BobMelsimpleliving.]

Good morning. Sunday 0334 here. 😀🌴🌴

[@C3Voyage]

Well look at you! On the other side of the planet and up VERY early. :O) Happy with the decision?

[@BobMelsimpleliving.]

Yup. I think we found the right place. Going back for another look today. We will return to America in about a month.

[@C3Voyage]

I'm happy for you Bob.

[@greenswithEnvyHomestead6392]

i agree completely! if the seed pod was all the baby plant needed, it would have no reason to put down root or grow the true leaves. I've always believed the seed carried enough energy to get the main root started. I've never agreed with anyone who claimed that would be all they need until harvesting sprouts. Enjoyed your videos.

[@C3Voyage]

You bet. I agree, the seed doesn't offer anything other than a jump start. The roots, finding nutrient, is the machine.

[@K3Flyguy]

I agree, my experience indicates that it depends highly on at what time you harvest. Up to first set of true leaves no additional nutrients needed, however if growing beyond first true leaves nutrients are certainly benificial. This guy does great videos doesn't he?

[@R-K61]

Hi, im just getting into this wonderful culture and your videos are blowing my mind. I never knew there could be so much enjoyment and healthy eating combined. Thank you.

[@C3Voyage]

It is fun especially in the winter when I can't "normal" garden. It should be fun shouldn't it?

[@fastteddy6659]

Great video, Brent. The new table worked as intended and the increased seed density didn't seem to be a problem. Well done, Sir!

[@C3Voyage]

Thanks Teddy! Gotta tell me. Why "fast"?

[@estanford826]

I’ve done this with sunflowers twice now. Turned out really cool I love it. So im going to move on to Pea’s next but I have some fava beans that are approaching expiry. I imagine that I would just do the same procedure, I just double up on the Fava beans amount that I used to use and proceed accordingly. I think it’ll work. I’ll let you know.

[@C3Voyage]

Good luck. If you're a member of the group, you can ask there for more detailed answers.

[@normabeatrizalvarez986]

Thanks for sharing. I think people eat the whole sprout with the roots too. Good method. And magic numbers! Exactly 5.

[@C3Voyage]

Absolutely. :O)

[@K3Flyguy]

Many of those seeds falling from the upside down rinse are unsprouted seed falling from the media surface. If you harvest and then continue to water you will get second wave of sunflower! I usually get three waves from each planting! Nicely done video!

[@C3Voyage]

There are some that are immature (1-2% maybe), but most of it are husks. Once I cut the stem of a sunflower, it can't grow back because I cut below the cotyledon leaves. Also, once cut, the plants cut (98%) will begin to die off and would cause a huge issue by itself while rotting. This has been my experience. Are you saying Sunflower stems cut will sprout additional leaves? If you have a video showing what you're talking about, I would love to watch it Michael. That would add so much for me. Thanks!

[@K3Flyguy]

I have used the battery operated clippers as well. In my experience the clippers kind of cause a ragged cut on the stems. I prefer to just cut the micros with sharp sissors, just my 2¢ ! Thanks for sharing, great video!!

[@C3Voyage]

Agreed!

[@patrecereed5276]

Wow! Great results and that root "mat" was super cool to see! I wish I knew more about hydroponics, as well as knowing the least expensive, yet the healthiest way to grow microgreens. I REALLY want to begin delving into growing them, but just so uncertain as to the best method to use. I will have to begin by growing them indoors, as it is still pretty cold here in Colorado. I have actually contacted a few microgreen farmers here in Colorado requesting a visit to their operation, but no one has replied. Perhaps they fear I will try to "cut into" their market. Only, I live so far from them, I couldn't if I wanted to. Thank you for sharing all of this! Much appreciated!

[@C3Voyage]

You might be interested to know I am writing a book on how I grow. I made some improvements and I think it would be worth a look.

[@patrecereed5276]

Great to know! When do you anticipate the book to be available? @@C3Voyage

[@C3Voyage]

@@patrecereed5276 Less than 2 months.

[@nigeldolman954]

Unbelievable result. Smashing it!

[@C3Voyage]

Thanks Nigel!

[@ltlbnsgarden]

Great video. Love the amount of details. Wow that was a great harvest. 😊

[@C3Voyage]

Thanks LB. :O)

[@bestcrossroad]

very good microgreens! Sunflowers are so delicious but such pain in growing due to molds. Thanks for sharing a new technique. I might have missed it but what was the reason you double up the amount?

[@C3Voyage]

I believe I doubled up because the previous grow wasn't good enough. One of my tenets is to maximize efforts.

[@avjonutube]

Hi Brent, save your fingers while scraping the roots...just use a wall scraper.Great videos, I watch them over and over.

[@C3Voyage]

Great idea. Thanks for watching and the kind words!

[@p.c.6706]

This was really fun to watch. I'm not speeding anything up when watching. 5 pounds is a lot to get for a harvest. The root mat was amazing and I love the table you made so you can rinse and harvest better! That was pretty clever :-) I have a lot to say about your anti fungal spray(all in your favor) but I'm glad you made the point it's each person's preference lol. Take care Brent and I hope you are enjoying your weekend!👍

[@C3Voyage]

Thanks PC! Most I've had yet. :O)

[@brengolio]

What's the old saying great minds think alike, well maybe in your case but not mine, the reason I say that is I filled up too easy Sprouts 2/3 of the way full of sunnies yesterday, wondering if putting twice the amount of seeds would do exactly what you just showed us. The new table that you made is the perfect tool for the sunnies. You did a great job showing people how 2 grow the sunflowers with no median, I lied last time I told you that the video was the best you ever did, well you just topped it today, as always enjoy your videos.

[@C3Voyage]

Hey Barry, thank you. This was my most satisfying micro grow yet. I'm actually not an overwhelming fan of micros compared to other forms of gardening, but the off-season applications are pretty great. Or, if I was into sales which I have no interest in.

[@CoreysCave]

Great video buddy. Really enjoying your medium-less technique.

[@C3Voyage]

Thanks Corey!

[@janicecarey3592]

what about using the longer scissors for sewing or some clean sheep shears?

[@C3Voyage]

Awesome ideas Janice. Watch some of my newer videos for how I'm harvesting now.

[@18deadmonkeys]

thank you for providing the day counter. I was starting to worry about my sunflowers because my other trays of various varieties germinated so quickly. I see mine are right on track. I agree. Better to have the nutrients available if it needs it.

[@C3Voyage]

Thanks for stopping in again CF! :O)

[@chrisjewitt7666]

Fantastic Brent! Loving your videos.

[@C3Voyage]

Thanks so much Chris!

[@MidwestGardener]

You're getting those greens down to an art! Hope you're drying out some there. We got an inch of rain recently, but are still in drought here.

[@C3Voyage]

We're pretty dry right now thank goodness. It did rain 3 days ago I (I think), but it wasn't the usual flooding so it dried quickly. We have 2 types of rain events here--none and flooding.

[@MidwestGardener]

Lol, we're stuck on none right now. I hope that changes before the real heat hits. I'm glad you got a break from the flooding rain. That would suck for sure.

[@marcelanoriega7070]

Great video!. Thank you so much for all this information. I'm starting my new trays following your method!

[@C3Voyage]

Awesome!

[@johncosgrove2937]

Thanks for all your videos, Brent. I noticed the comment up-front about the length, so I wanted to just drop you (and anyone else reading) a note that it helps to watch your videos on 1.5x speed. Your natural speed that you speak allows it just fine, and it can help get through some of the longer videos. Not asking you to change anything! Just letting people know about the feature (click the gear icon in the lower right of the video).

[@C3Voyage]

LMAO....that is fantastic. "He slow...speed him up!" I'm joking of course. I found the comments great John. I'm going to do it and check it out.

[@C3Voyage]

LOLOLOL. I actually could follow along a 2x speed. At 1.5, I sound like a normal person. Funny and a tad disturbing... :O) I'm going to use this info in a future video! So funny.

[@johncosgrove2937]

Hahaha :) very glad you got a chuckle out of it! Looking forward to more of your work on youtube. Thanks again!

[@C3Voyage]

Thanks John. I'm glad you're here. :O)

[@yesayacahiya4496]

Super clear, effective and fun ..

[@C3Voyage]

Great to hear!

[@PaulL-n5h]

What products could you recommend for anti-fungal spray which might be available commercially in Canada?

[@C3Voyage]

After my antifungal, potassium bicarbonate and oregano oil with an emulsifier.

[@TNRVG]

Where did you get that tray? I looked everywhere locally and couldn't find one like it.

[@C3Voyage]

In the description, there is a link to it!

[@TNRVG]

@@C3Voyage Ohh I totally missed that. Thanks!

[@kasikmura9948]

what media did you use? or you just put the seeds in the tray without medium?

[@C3Voyage]

This video is on screens: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZTJc6trbrKUd5o This video is on how I grow now: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKamaoCPmNeUac0

[@leannekenyoung]

WOW! So was it about a pound of sunflower seeds and you yielded five pounds of edible produce and another couple pounds of roots to be used for animals to eat or to add to compost. Pretty incredible!!!! My biggest concern is how in the world I’ll be able to clean them without a hose and without an outdoor environment to hose them off. So I’m wondering if just the pressure from a kitchen tap would work well enough? I don’t even have one of those nice sink hoses like a lot of the new homes have, I live in an apartment with standard small kitchen sink with regular taps. 🥰🙏🏻🇨🇦

[@C3Voyage]

Sure, the old-time sink sprayers work too.

[@flankan]

you mentioned soaking seeds with bleech, is that required or just something you do as a preventative?

[@C3Voyage]

The only microgreen I soak with bleach is sunflowers. The rest I don't have to. Sunflowers are the most prone to severe mold and the spores are on the seeds when they're shipped. Sometimes a batch won't have it as bad, but it's simple to treat every grow. 20:1 water:bleach for 30 minutes to 2 hours, then rinse and soak for the remaining 12 hours. Prevention is the key to controlling disease and fungus. I talk about it in my upcoming book. Some soaks and the antifungals are part of prevention along with sanitizing all the grow stuff.

[@Elfunko99x]

Wow, extremely impressive! Thank you for sharing! Liked and subbed, and i hope your book is still for sale. ✌️

[@C3Voyage]

Hi Brandon! 2nd edition comes out in 2 to 3 weeks.

[@heyphilphil]

You dont have any problems with mold or root rot when you when you spray the microgreens in the vegetative stage. I know peas are forgiving with top watering in the vegetative stage so I guess sunflower is too?!

[@C3Voyage]

Hey Shawn. I don't hardly ever get it with the way I grow now. This video was nearly 2 years ago and I've got it pretty much down pat. So much so I wrote a book on how to do what I do. I don't top water. With sunflowers, there are 2 rinses in the first few days of the grow and that's because sunflowers are one of the worst for fungus. These rinses are not for watering. They're for rinsing debris from rotting hulls and the fungus from that rotting. I know, it may sound confusing, but I got sunnies down pat.

[@simoncooper8272]

Hi Brent wondering if you were using a 24 hour light cycle once out of the dark? If not how many hours lights do you use?

[@C3Voyage]

Hi Simon! During those grows, I had LED lights on 6-9a, 10-1p, 2-5p, and 6-8p if I remember correctly. That's what I did for all my winter grows so I suspect it was the same for micros. I'm going to pick up micros again fairly soon. I want to expand on the no-medium methods.

[@simoncooper8272]

Thanks Brent although the question I asked was how many hours in the light? The "photo period" once uncovered do you use 24 hours with the lights on? Do you use 18 hours on 6 off? Or do you use 12 hours on and 12 hours off? I'm using fluorescent lights they have always been reliable and run nice and cool, I also have a dark chamber tent which frees me up from black out domes and moisture issues I can do multiple levels on shelves inside it using styrofoam and wieght on the trays, Living here in Gibraltar it has proven very difficult to source the bootstrap farmer trays you use some have to compromise but seems to be working great, we have over the last 7 yrs grown organically and so aquaponic feed system is what we're using for nutrients if i feel they need them! I've enjoyed growing hydroponics for many years previously which is why I like the system I'm used to working with water! And the benifits of no medium are too many to rant on about! Thankyou for your videos I'm still trying to find time to see your other videos apart from the microgreens but that is where I found you, keep up the good work Brent!

[@C3Voyage]

Sorry Simon, I thought giving you the exact hours would be really specific. With LED lights, you have to give them rest periods so I don't run them continuously for 12 hours for example. If I were using fluorescent lighting or LEDs without a cooling period, I would run typical summer daylight hours 13 hours on from 7am to 8pm. As stated above, my LED lights run 6am to 8pm with 3 hours off for the LED lighting to cool. Specifically, that's 11 hours daily of LED lights. It's been fun doing the microgreen thing. :O)

[@inherentinsight5856]

love the way you grow. I think the amount of water is an issue. rinsing the microgreens consumes a lot of water.

[@C3Voyage]

Ah, I hear you. Makes sense in some areas. Now, the rinses are down to less than a potty flush amount of water only 2 times. Plus, the way they grow, there is significant water savings over top-down watering. It's a good concern to have.

[@Plazaaz]

Where did you get that adjustable nozzle sprayer you use for germination? I can't find one anywhere!

[@C3Voyage]

In the description of almost every video is a link to my Amazon affiliate store. You can see specific stuff I use in all my videos including the sprayer. If it's not my 1 liter sprayer you're talkinag about, please be more specific.

[@Plazaaz]

@@C3Voyage Referring to this one at 1:21 minutes. Couldn't find it in your Amazon store. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3O1nKeHadekZqc

[@C3Voyage]

It's in the description of all newer videos for some time. Might not have been there so I'll add here: www.amazon.com/shop/hydroponicgardeningmorewithbrent

[@Plazaaz]

@@C3Voyage Bud, I've checked several times, but I just don't see it in your store. Checked every page, but don't know if I'm not seeing it or it's just not there. Do you have a direct link, or what sub-category do you have it in?

[@C3Voyage]

@@Plazaaz It's under microgreens. Just saw it. Here's a direct link: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BX4VXI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@trumplostlol3007]

I don't use any anti-fungal spray or anything. I grow my mammoth sunflower microgreens using hand crushed sun fried half composted tree leaves. No soaking in water at all. I also grow my own sunflower seeds. I start my sunflowers indoor also using using hand crushed sun fried half composted tree leaves. No more stupid Miracle Gro. This year I am growing 60 mammoth sunflowers. I will have more than enough sunflower microgreens this winter. LOL All at zero cost. LOL LOL

[@C3Voyage]

Nice!

[@daverdal1]

I wonder if a tight wire could cut the crop ?

[@C3Voyage]

It would have to pretty small/sharp. You have to use a cutting motion even with a sharp knife. Good idea though.

[@steveriddell1937]

I am wondering if aquaponices is heather

[@C3Voyage]

Plants have to have certain nutrients or they won't grow. There is nothing cleaner than hydroponics. It's almost a sterile way to grow. Aquaponics is based on fish waste (feeces/poop) and that has to be processed by bacteria for plants to utilize as I understand it. Even regular ground gardening, people use manure (feeces/poop), ground animal parts (fish and bone meal), and of course rotted plant waste (compost). A ground garden is full of fungus and bacteria. In fact, it's necessary to help convert to nutrients for the plants to utilize. I don't think there's anything wrong with aquaponics if done right, or regular gardening of course, but it's not healthier. There are papers I've read where hydroponics is healthier. Here's a "neutral" article that talks about comparing soil and hydro: abundancenc.org/is-hydroponic-food-as-healthy-as-traditional-soil-grown-food/

[@theabriouxs]

Great video. The 32 ounces of seeds used here, I presume that's 32 ounces of soaked, swollen seeds, not 32 ounces of dry seed that you then soaked? If so, do you recall the weight/volume of the dry seed used to get the 32 ounces of soaked seed? Thanks

[@C3Voyage]

I'm glad you asked. It gives me a chance to be more accurate in my reply now that I'm doing another grow. So, I measured two solo cups full of dry seeds. Each cup is 16 oz so I said 32 ounces because of that. Two solo cups actually equates to 400 grams or 14 ounces roughly, dry seed. No wet seed weights.

[@theabriouxs]

Thank you!@@C3Voyage

[@Lionking65]

I live in the UK, but struggle growing sprouts hydroponically in trays - where do you get your trays from in the US? My problem is my trays do not have enough holes (and I drilled holes in mine) I think I need trays with lots of holes as I see you use , and close enough holes, because as much as half my seeds rot or do not sprout. Any suggestions would be appreciated- thanks

[@C3Voyage]

Mine are from Bootstrap Farmer. A link is in the description of the video. They may ship to you. I do create and sell kits that grow these if you'd like. Folks just kept asking me to make them. I have sold to some in the UK and others in Europe. Email me for info [e-mail].

[@robertsmith2199]

Do you paint the dome to make it block the light? I've been looking and cannot find a blackout dome anywhere.

[@C3Voyage]

Yes, I had to paint it to block the light because I couldn't find one either.

[@mickeyromeo378]

can you use the bulk seed from home depot ??? they would be the ones for food for birds ????

[@C3Voyage]

You sure can. As with all Sunflowers wherever you get them, I suggest a sanitizing soak or you're going to deal with fungus.

[@kricketkitty]

@@C3Voyage I understand that non organic, commercial grade bird feed seeds are grown and treated much differently, with chemicals, like harsh toxic anti fungals and other stuff you wouldn't want to eat. They can sell a 50 lb bag for $25 because of their chem ag process. Organic seed is the reverse, 25lb for $50 on the low end. The way to go is to grow your own seeds! Have you done this? Any videos on the subject or resources that you've found?

[@RetailCryptoNews]

great idea sir.👍

[@boyceclark1411]

Hi. I really enjoy your videos. I am new to growing MG and have a couple questions. I love that you are growing these with no substrate but I wonder if you think you end up using more seed than if you were to use substrate and if so, does it give higher yield or not? Secondly, why do you weight the lids down? other farmers I see "float" the foam lids with toothpicks to just keep humidity in. Im not sure I understand what the weight is for? thanks and keep the vids coming. BTW, I read in several places that it was not possible to grow sunflower hydroponically and then I saw your vids and I am totally going to grow some now.

[@C3Voyage]

Thanks! More seed = more plants = more product = more weight. I guess you could compare what I put in a flat compared to others and then compare the weights of mine to others. Weighting the lids in the beginning equals more uniform growth upwards and it promotes resistance so that roots can go downwards and establish themselves instead of lifting other plants up. Essentially, I feel like it resembles the resistance a seed normally goes through with soil. I'm new to this MG thing basically just doing it for a few months, but I'll get back into it this winter I imagine for more types of grows as well. Thanks for watching Boyce.

[@chettt1232]

how long should i keep the weight on top of the seedlings or how do i know when to take it off?@@C3Voyage

[@snoopysnoopy2556]

What do u think of using essential oil instead of antifungal?

[@C3Voyage]

Which one?

[@kricketkitty]

Food grade hydrogen peroxide is a good option.

[@clarkclarke]

This was amazing ...thank you. ... Wish you had put the camera on the tripod ... then you would have the used of both hands

[@C3Voyage]

Hey Clark. I'm doing that more and more. I realize it's irritating for some to watch as well. Thank you for the input and the tact as well. Stay safe.

[@Avicena-tf5uj]

how long do you leave the try for in the feeding tray? do you let the roots drink up all the water and nutrients or do you just drop it in for w few minutes? thank you for sharing this

[@C3Voyage]

Check out my "No-Medium Microgreens Q & A" video for how I do it further. I use 2 trays and once I put in nutrients, they remain in there till the next day when I rinse and then add nutrients again. Once I start adding nutrients, I do it till harvest. The point is to never let them go without nutrients (water and fertilizer). And, you are welcome!

[@soniasia5558]

Wow nice harvest! I didn't know you could do sunflower seeds this way! lol....😆

[@C3Voyage]

:O)

[@C3Voyage]

My how-to book is in description! :O)

[@AddLoveTM126]

Thanks A Million & I Will Buy it!!💯

[@C3Voyage]

Nice.

[@cdfairchild]

What fungicide are you using? ... sorry if I missed it.

[@C3Voyage]

Search my channel for "antifungal" and you'll see all the details in a video.

[@GroundhogNight]

Brent, you have my favorite KZbin channel! Thanks for all your content! I have several questions and I would love to hear from you. I see you use LEDs. Do you prefer LED to t5 lighting? What brand lights do you use? You get incredible yields without mold issues, do you have fans pointed directly at your trays? Do you have temperature and humidity set to certain amounts in your grow room? In the radish video you used shade cloth because you didn't have the blacked out humidity dome yet. Do you always use the blacked out dome now? Or do you still use shade cloth for radish? Sorry if that is too many questions! Have a great day and thanks for making videos.

[@C3Voyage]

Hey Colin! Thanks! I prefer LEDs to other forms of lighting, yes, mostly due to cost savings and lack of heat. I buy LEDs based on the price, quality of build, and comments quite frankly in Amazon. I've bought Dimgogo 1000 triple chips, Bestva 1000 double chips, and Viparspectra 300s. I have one overhead fan in an 8' x 12' room on med-high. I grew those MGs in a heated, thermostatlically controlled room of about 80 median temp. 65 at night and up to 85 a few times with lots of sun. There abouts. I have a cheap dehumidifier, 1.5 liter to keep humidity down. I use both the shade cloth and blackout dome. When doing bulk grows, I'll change to shade cloth when the sprouts are difficult to stuff under the dome and when I want less humidity. So, the first few days dome, then shade cloth. I'm of the mind that darkness increases legginess so I want to take advantage of that. At the same time, photosynthesis is important to kick in growth so I layer shade cloth over time more to less.

[@GroundhogNight]

Thanks so much! I just have 2 more questions if that is ok. Do you pH balance your water and nutrient solution? Approximately how far are the top of your microgreens from your LED light? I have learned so much from your videos, I really appreciate you taking the time to answer these questions. Thanks and have a great day!

[@C3Voyage]

I ensure my nutrient is PH balanced. A long time ago, I mixed Masterblend with my tap water, which is 50ppms. What I ended up with was 5.8 ph which is perfect for me. Over the years, I have checked the ph regularly and it's always near 6.0. So, I don't have to add PH up or down. LEDs have an effective rating on how far away from the plants you should be. I use the minimum recommended level per the LED I'm using.

[@GroundhogNight]

Thank you Brent! You are helping me so much, I will be updating you with my results in a few weeks.

[@moonliteautotransport473]

Ive been looking for a preforated tray like that! Where would you suggest I can purchase some? Also, how do you make your anti fungal mix and what do you use for nutrients? TY

[@C3Voyage]

Trays - look in my Amazon affiliate store under microgreens tab. Link in description of video. Antifungal: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpLXlWqVmd6JhNU Nutrients: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJXQqmiEodpjkNE

[@likasite]

Nice video! What nutrient solution product are you using?

[@C3Voyage]

This video explains it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJXQqmiEodpjkNE Any water-soluble seems to work.

[@91dope31]

Do you have a pdf version of your book?

[@C3Voyage]

Kindle on Amazon is the only e-version.

[@raghav9614]

Sir can you share nutrients mix that you use and in what quantity for microgreen mix

[@C3Voyage]

Sure, everything you need is in this video of mine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6O8nYeViL1goa8

[@mrfind1]

Hi Brent, this is great stuff. Can you tell me what the temperature and humidity was in your grow room. I believe that is all I am missing at this point. Thanks in advance Bob

[@C3Voyage]

Temperature ranged from 70-85F, with a little variation. I wish I could tell you that humidity was stable, but it's not. It ranges from about 50-80+. If it's raining or humid, I can't do anything to keep it lower. All the best on your grows. I'm having some good luck with nft hydro. Got another couple videos coming.

[@steveriddell1937]

Something is failing when i go to the link in the discretion . When i press the link site name it gose to a 3rd party disclaimer at the bottom i press ok to agree and it takes me back to utube were the discretion is maybe something wrong at my end but can't find how to look or order micro greens hydroponics book i live in Australia and run a alcohol and drug recovery house so we are extremely interested in the nutrition benefits of micro greens to the client we have no idea were to start looking or how best to set it up can you advise us please . We have talked about this a lot i can see so meany benifits from using to small biz opportunities .

[@C3Voyage]

Steve, this is the direct link: amzn.to/2H2l0Tc If this does the same thing, it's likely an Australian restriction. In my book sales, I see where the Kindle version is being sold there. I know that Amazon is just recently available there. You might try giving them a call if the link doesn't work. Email me about how it's going ok. My email is in the description. Might be able to do something. I don't know what yet, but maybe something ok.

[@C3Voyage]

I just saw this article. It may be of help. www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-31/amazon-blocks-australia-shopping-deal-how-it-affects-you/9820312

[@strikerweldingleonardstown3264]

I don't wish to start a debate here but a quick question if I could does not bleach leach into your crop and therefore would be sodium hypochlorite in your vegetables when you eat them?

[@C3Voyage]

No, of course not. Look up bleach, it's life, potency, and uses. It's made from salt water and dissipates to non-harmful elements. It's been used forever in food and healthcare to disinfect. Key is to use properly as is the case with anything. No worries on starting a debate with me.

[@strikerweldingleonardstown3264]

@@C3Voyage tks good to know now I can hopefully safely use it to keep disease off my greens!

[@gratifycooking]

This is very nice process and they looks super fresh😍😘

[@C3Voyage]

Fresh and tasty too GC. Thank you. :O)

[@bonniehoke-scedrov4906]

Thank you so much! Great video!

[@C3Voyage]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@spaulding304]

Is that an 11x22 tray from the paper pot website?

[@C3Voyage]

Don't know about paper pot. It's the standard sized 1020 so it'll integrate with everything in gardening. I bought heavy duty from Bootstrap Farmer.

[@spaulding304]

@@C3Voyage Looks durable. I'll check it out and see the price difference. About to launch my operation in my neck of the woods. Just want what's best and long lasting.

[@beaconsfieldfarmsmi6790]

I'm late to the party. I love this video. What's your Anti -fungal mixture? I'd love to try no soil sunnies.

[@C3Voyage]

Here's the video on how to make it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpLXlWqVmd6JhNU

[@sonet66]

I had so much fun watching that thanks.

[@C3Voyage]

I'm so glad you did S66! :O)

[@raghav9614]

Do you use nutrients solution in water to grow microgreen

[@C3Voyage]

Yes I do Puneet.

[@joantaylor8865]

What are your thoughts on one tray obviously with no holes? The reason i ask i only have solid one's. Thanks for your input and great videos!)

[@C3Voyage]

More difficult! Might be doable, but you'd likely fight fungus and won't be able to rinse. Still, I do things that people say I can't 'cause I feel like it. You can try it! Let me know how it goes if you do.

[@joantaylor8865]

Hydroponic Gardening & More with Brent i will! Thanks much)

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Well done Brent, you have achieved alot and the knowledge you have gained from this will help you loads. 🌱Happy Gardening my friend, Terry.

[@C3Voyage]

Thanks Terry. I try to be a life-long learner.

[@williampallagi4395]

What is the recipe for your anti-fungal spray?

[@C3Voyage]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4LJk5mknLp5j9k

[@HEADSpaceJamaica]

Very impressive. Just what I would do..in retirement! Thank you!!

[@C3Voyage]

:O)

[@bernard1751]

Hey guys, I want to know if you can't purchase that fertilizer in your country, is there something else i can use as fertelizer? Somethin like fish elmusion or something? Or are there maybe a way to grow this microgreens with a aquaponic system?

[@C3Voyage]

I am not sure. One way to know is to give it a try. That's what I'd do. What you see is all I've ever done.

[@bernard1751]

@@C3Voyage I will try, maybe put in 2 or 3 strawberry plants to make sure the water is filtered 😁 I saw someone using only sea salt and water, as the nutrient. What's your thoughts on that?

[@C3Voyage]

I wouldn't. It's salt.

[@ryanserrano6734]

Awesome what kind of nutrient you using?

[@C3Voyage]

Masterblend tomato formula from Morgan County seeds.

[@ryanserrano6734]

Hydroponic Gardening & More with Brent do you have Facebook or instagram?

[@C3Voyage]

I do have a facebook. It's linked above in my channel "art" picture. I'm not on it as much as I probably should be. I'm getting to where I'm not caring for social media much and all the news stories about it skewing our intake of information makes it even worse.

[@thomasmyers2288]

Where do you buy your trays from? Do they ship to the UK? What are they called?

[@C3Voyage]

Check out the description of this video! I don't know about the UK, but you could ask them.

[@johnentrekin6549]

Sir how many ounces did you plant in this grow..John an Pam

[@C3Voyage]

If it's not in the video, I can tell you what I've used now for a very long time to get that weight...400 grams/14 Ounes. 300 works well too if one isn't maximizing, but wants a decent harvest. This later video might be more clear: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gofVd2dvYp2jh9U

[@DoctorRetina]

Hey Brent. Amazing video. Do you think you could harvest with a very sharp knife? a couple of passes from one side to the other and the entire harvest would fall straight down within seconds. What do you think?

[@C3Voyage]

Yes, I can and I have in other instances. :O) I just prefer the scissors these days.

[@DoctorRetina]

@@C3Voyage Thanks Brent. What's the advantage of the scissors would you say?

[@C3Voyage]

@@DoctorRetina My favorite way to harvest is to pull the screen out of the tray then pull out micros by bunches and cut the very tip of the roots off. It's precise, maximizes harvest, and allows for getting rid of debris.

[@zikoohasanain8954]

This is real fun.

[@C3Voyage]

:O)

[@StrangeAngles]

Amazing!!!

[@C3Voyage]

Thanks.

[@mickeyromeo378]

did you get them from Home Depot or Lowes as bird food ????????

[@C3Voyage]

This batch from Tractor Supply Co. I've also gotten seed from Amazon sellers (farms) along with the reputable "microgreen" seed sellers.

[@shazzzam79]

Great job man. Thanks for sharing.

[@C3Voyage]

Hey Shaz, thank you so much. :O)

[@PepeFassos]

Wow man !!!! 😃🖒 You never cease to amaze me Brent. Hauls like that per sq inch is what i need. I watched half of this yesterday from hospital- the other half this morning from home..!! Im back buddy 😉🌱

[@C3Voyage]

Great, how are you feeling mate?

[@PepeFassos]

Hydroponic Gardening & More with Brent Like ive been violated with drills and hammers but nevertheless- top of the world mate ! 😊 Already detoxing from all the painkillers and anesthesia etc... so clarity is on the way. Thank god !! Say hi to your wife and say pepe feels your pain 😉

[@C3Voyage]

Hang tough mate! Hang tough. You'll be up and running soon.

[@BenjasUberHobby]

That is a great video. They turned out so well :) When you doubled the seeds did you double the poundage? Just wondering if there is a point of reduced returns? Thanks so much for sharing :)

[@C3Voyage]

I hadn't really thought about it. I went back and looked at the last video on sunnies I did. 2.59lbs and this one is 5lbs so just about double, yep. These sunnies were so densely packed, it's the most I'd do...probably. I mean, they were absolutely densely packed growing. Odd thing is that this grow didn't have too many shorter plants. Pretty uniform by volume.

[@BenjasUberHobby]

Wow looks like a winner. Just about .18 of a pound difference for half the work and half the time sounds like this is the way to go :)

[@C3Voyage]

:O) I like it. Getting into the weeds of production.

[@geodeaholicm4889]

now i'm gitting hungry... my diet would have to improve alot to qualify as bad, mostly cuz i don't like to cook. i'm seriously tempted to try these.

[@C3Voyage]

Beware, it could be addictive.

[@karenpalmen1698]

Thank you so much.

[@C3Voyage]

You're welcome.

[@knowone-sts2263]

What do they TASTE like ?

[@C3Voyage]

Best of the micros. Tad nutty.

[@Majorme2]

Where did you find these trays...

[@C3Voyage]

Hey Howard, check out the description of the video. It gives you the link to everything I use in the videos. I am an Amazon affiliate, but it doesn't cost you anything to buy through any link. I get what amounts to a referral fee. It helps me do these videos. Again, doesn't cost you anything to use.

[@ahenriquez1474]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@C3Voyage]

This was my most exciting grow Armando. Surprised myself. :O)

[@tangobayus]

You could probably use yucca to get the same effect as the Dawn. Both make water wetter. I'm using oregano leaf and Grapefruit Seed Extract as anti-fungal. GSI is recommended by True Leaf. I'm not so sure about the need for weight. I think the roots probably know which way is down :) Might be time to get a cheap tripod :)

[@C3Voyage]

Thanks. Link to Yucca? Is GSI the same as GSE? I have been using GSE for a couple years in my "Do it all" mix for the big greenhouse. It's a great addition I think. I think your mix sounds great and I bet it works great too. :O) With a dense grow, the additional step of adding weight is minimal form of insurance I think. Otherwise, I don't do weight as mentioned in the Q&A. Appreciate the sharing and suggestions, honestly.

[@tangobayus]

Check out NPK Industries: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3Wnh2mHl7KhZpI I got mine at the local hydroponics store- Hydroponic Connection in San Francisco. A quart will last a long time. $15-20 or so.

[@C3Voyage]

Sorry, I meant a link showing product or examples of how to mix Yucca where it will allow oil and water to emulsify. I already mix organics into hydroponics. I don't have an interest in this part. If you give me the brand of Yucca you use, I can research the brand and have it shipped. Also could you explain how you much product you use to mix oils with water. Thanks Tango!

[@tangobayus]

I don't think yucca will emulsify oil. As I recall you are using Neem oil, so you may have to continue the Dawn. Health food stores may have a non-petroleum-based dishwashing soap that would do the job. I meant GSE, not GSI. Fat finger! Look at this: www.amazon.com/Puracy-Natural-Liquid-Sulfate-Free-Detergent/dp/B00IS9DKBG?th=1

[@C3Voyage]

All good. I did read that an extract of Yucca Saponin can act as an emulsifier. I did find a product that had some in it. www.arbico-organics.com/product/2702/wsda-registered-products?gclid=Cj0KCQjwrLXXBRCXARIsAIttmROgDfl2rgTrjYN5Q75ND4XhAL6MLdzYYvKNGHOm4CJ_6oa-zuaGinQaAtq_EALw_wcB Seems interesting.

[@Ileanainbliss]

Lots of good information! Thanks

[@C3Voyage]

Thank you IB!