Hemp fiber mats, coco coir and nutrients

[@trillium.3.24]

Just recently learned about the huge environmental impacts from processing coconut coir, and now I am looking at alternatives. I found Terrafibre online and their use of hemp and an definitely intrigued. I found your video very interesting, and will be following your channel to see what happens as you continue.

[@scotthart2833]

The side-by-side comparison between yes/no nutrients, same everything else, is an excellent segment

[@marksmicrogreens3461]

Great presentation Corey. I always point newbies to your channel.

[@CoreysCave]

Thanks Mark!

[@thecitizenfarmer7700]

Thanks for the video Corey Im starting up a microgreens business now and your research is very helpful!

[@CoreysCave]

Thank you, I hope the videos help.

[@aaronsaunders8921]

Thank you for all the information

[@CoreysCave]

You are very welcome, thank you for watching and commenting!

[@marthadoelle7585]

Cool exhibit at the Hood with local artist painting your microgreens! Hope you have had a chance to see show.

[@CoreysCave]

I didn’t make it to the show but the artist did send me a catalogue, she does amazing work. Thank you for finding me and commenting.

[@marthadoelle7585]

@@CoreysCave I have been following you for a while. Great content! I think the art is still up.

[@CoreysCave]

@@marthadoelle7585 I will try to make it over to check out. I apologize for not recognizing your name.

[@dowunda]

You gave great comparisons. A more comprehensive summary at the end would be good. Also a description of what's in the nutrient solution would be good. Again, highly instructive. Congratulations on a great video.

[@richardweidner1625]

great info, as always. need to replenish my coco stock

[@CoreysCave]

Thank you. I need to get more coco too. I’m fortunate to have a good local hydroponics store.

[@garrymiller2769]

Having trouble with my hemp mats.... seedlings are dying back towards the center. Could be a fungi problem? Sometimes i can see moldy patches.

[@QuailOnABalcony]

Thanks for the video - question: is using potted soil (with some compost) the same as using coco coir + nutrients?

[@CoreysCave]

No. Soil is dirt… with organic matter. Coco coir is purely coconut husks.

[@DL-ut8vr]

Thanks.

[@retroplank]

This was a great video! You made it easy to understand AND gave beautiful examples! Thank you. By the way, what type of nutrients do you recommend??

[@simbian5900]

When are going to make a new video? 🥺

[@CoreysCave]

Hopefully soon, I know it’s been a long time.

[@simbian5900]

@@CoreysCave that would be so awesome. I miss your content 😃

[@HotrodTodd81]

Daytona updates?

[@kayeses4122]

Thanks for your helpful videos. Have you ever tried a mix of coco coir and soil (such as foxfarm) instead of just coco coir and nutrient solution, to see the difference in yields?

[@CoreysCave]

I have, but have not run side by side comparisons. The mix does perform better though then straight coco without nutrients.

[@kayeses4122]

@@CoreysCave Thanks Corey! I really appreciate your videos, they are extremely helpful.

[@pujachowdhary530]

Thanks for sharing I also Believe That Nutrients really Make a difference but here in My City not getting the proper Nutrients...Can u Pls suggest me if i m using Coco peat as a medium so which nutrients will be best as my tray also having same issues of small leaves and thin stem...Waiting for your reply.

[@CoreysCave]

What nutrients are you using and what do you have available?

[@simonac688.]

Hi Corey do you trow away your Coco coir mats after use ? 👍 Btw: its a lots of good info thank you 👍

[@CoreysCave]

I put them in my compost pile.

[@hanannassereldine914]

Hey Corey, i wanted to reach you regarding asking about facing problems like mold when growing wheatgrass without any medium.. Can u plz help!

[@bthealchemist13]

Maybe you should try the hemp fibers in the shallow trays like you have the coco.

[@CoreysCave]

I wouldn't expect it to make a difference but I do think using a tray with holes will help.

[@freestyledailyraps6870]

hmm what about a blend Hemp fiber mats 45%, coco coir 35% and nutrients 20%

[@lastreligiondfw]

On 7:16 where you say that you need nutrients for microgreens you might be missing an element at play. My observation is that you still have growth on the one with none. The other which does, your not showing how much you use nevertheless, you see that it is not necessary. Its just that the ones that do, look to be utilizing the nutrients which shows in the comparison. Now, if you were to go to market, and not have any nutrients in any of your microgreens, an untrained eye would probably not know, therefore ultimately it is not necessary, unless it started to hurt your sales somehow.

[@samhasbani9490]

You don't need nutrients if you're using soil, soil has enough nutrients for the life cycle of a microgreen. With hydroponics it makes sense to use some nutrients.

[@CoreysCave]

That is correct

[@janarenaeberghoefer4344]

Hi! The link to the nutrients you recommend is no longer valid. Can you tell me what you use?

[@CoreysCave]

Hmm thanks for letting me know. I use and like General Hydroponics. I use the powder form of Maxi Grow.

[@N0bru013]

I dont understand ur point on no nutrients. Im growing everything with no nutrients,its about a third less than with,but the taste is so much better with no nutrient,and its high quality,not low....

[@CoreysCave]

You mention one huge point, and that is production. Using 3 times the seed and space for the same amount of production isn't something I would choose to do. Keep in mind I only mention using nutrients when using a hydroponic grow medium (No nutrients, like coco coir, hemp, biostrate, screens etc..). For soil there is no need to add nutrients (unless a long grow like red veined sorrel) as there is plenty naturally there unless designed to not have any. The reason to use nutrients when growing hydroponically is to closely match that of soil, though you can tend to get more production with hydroponics. Water only is really for sprouts imo but if you are happy with your method my opinion shouldn't matter.

[@N0bru013]

@@CoreysCave U sure its 3 times the seed,to me it seems like 1 third more,not 3 times?

[@selfawareness369]

Try hydrogen water to compare to your nutrient solution. Research molecular hydrogen