I stopped using soil completely and grow all my microgreens using Biostrate hemp pads. I was using soil for the larger seeds like sunflower and pea, but I do those on the pads now with no problem. They grab the pad in 2 days and off they grow! I also grow everything quasi-hydroponically now. I keep the pads completely soaked with tap water mixed with Jack's 30-10-10. One-half teaspoon to a gallon. No messing around with the pH at all. I use 4' LED tubes for lighting. My radish is ready to harvest in four days from seeding the pads. Sunflower in about six days. I think some growers are making this way more complicated than it needs to be and for the home grower, like myself, it can be a turn off. Have not tried broccoli so thanks for the suggestion.
@shelly55966 жыл бұрын
I say it like this (Sul for a fane) From what I understand it’s the BEST for ex-smokers to use to detox and that microgreens have all the nutrients in their sprout, so we don’t need soil at this stage to “feed” them because they get harvested before that’s necessary, with a side note that a few seeds like peas, sunflower, beets and buckwheat require a soil base which in and of itself can be very basic seed starting soil. This is all based off of my own experience growing a variety of microgreens. I also learned that when you freeze broccoli MG’s it increases the amount of (Sul for a fane) 10 fold
@SuperPussyFinger4 жыл бұрын
I love how half-assed this guy is. Rock on.
@southoripper3 жыл бұрын
What is not half-assed is your username. lol! rock on indeed!!
@Writing-With-Dyslexia4 жыл бұрын
Good video, I am going to try this. I believe there was a study done that suggest after 48 Hours of sprouting, broccoli Sprouts have the highest levels of sulforaphane in them
@kalenacook11274 жыл бұрын
You got started with the demo right away without a lot of verbal intro which helps! Each day helped too. Like the card clipped idea! Lean toward using RO water instead of tap...we have hard water here. Thanks!
@Marra77773 жыл бұрын
Great that he prioritises his kids over all the science stuff
@ejtheinsane3 жыл бұрын
Sulforaphane helps with incognitive diseases as well such as schitzoeffective disorder like what I have
@kipling19575 жыл бұрын
My understanding was that these can be grown without earth/compost on moist blotting paper. That fuzz is called root hairs, microscopic root filaments aka microroots. That’s an appropriate usage of micro BTW. A key nutrient is sulphurophane.
@albertalbert79585 жыл бұрын
Sulphur? That is a city. Sulforaphane is the chemical.
@Honestsheep885 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing i will try this verse in the jar. Blessing to you and your family!
@lisahileman67276 жыл бұрын
So great to see how easy it looks! I’m just starting with micro greens!
@armandolanda50826 жыл бұрын
That's impressive I really need to start doing that.
@lensky823 жыл бұрын
A little dirt has some good microbiome in there 😀😜 so all good if that goes in the salad 🥗
@WhatWeDoChannel4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that. I got all the equipment for micro greens for Christmas ( I already have the grow lights). I will probably start my first batch of broccoli and also sunflowers 🌻 today. I found your video really helpful! Klaus
@sublimefireflyy21254 жыл бұрын
What We Do how is it going with the micro greens?
@WhatWeDoChannel4 жыл бұрын
Emely De La Cruz we love them! I keep three trays in production all the time. We have really settled on broccoli and sunflowers as our favourite, we eat a good salad every day! Klaus
@sublimefireflyy21254 жыл бұрын
What We Do so happy for you especially in this time.
@chocolate41354 жыл бұрын
aww...jouinor wants to help
@RandomsFandom6 жыл бұрын
A company makes a miniature hedge trimmer that would be perfect for this. You could mount a little dust pan to the trimmer that scoops the trim as you cut it.
@maxbolyn19633 жыл бұрын
What’s that company?
@chefroger846 жыл бұрын
You should build a sieve to sift the dirt prior to use to help break up clumps and to remove stones and wood.
@yunzers4 жыл бұрын
So great your kids love it. Great job thanks!
@kaylap.11914 жыл бұрын
Bad background music
@RohitsKitchenGardenchannel6 жыл бұрын
Wonderful explanation done in the video. Also very informative.
@biblebox47222 жыл бұрын
Not really. You can regrow microgreens from cutting so idk what in the world he's doing 😅🤣😂
@grahambate33842 жыл бұрын
I gave U thumb up for trying to say salforaphane. Gr8 video mate.
@JC-qf1jd Жыл бұрын
Great video man. Thank you
@neuenfilms43574 жыл бұрын
Your explanation is amazing. Thank you for sharing it. Where can I get those trays? Also where do you recommend to buy the seed and the soil ? Thank you very much. Looking forward to your answer.
@michaelfelder26403 жыл бұрын
Good father. Feed them well.
@endergrey113 жыл бұрын
Look into chlorine dioxide for sterilizing. The same two part mixture used for purifying camping water
@Mickimoss5 жыл бұрын
What will happen to the raised bed/tray and soil after being harvested and what to do with the leftover plants on the tray ?
@gpenterprises33214 жыл бұрын
Looking for the answer
@jennekleinlein4 жыл бұрын
He composts it... reuses it in his garden after the leftover roots are broken down.
@connie20394 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the video. However that background music was so annoying!!!
@violaspencer56283 жыл бұрын
That was music??
@BigBlueDog83 жыл бұрын
Super annoying
@AlkalineGamingHD5 жыл бұрын
The way you're growing them doesnt optimize sulfurophane production. most of it is in the early sprout form. theses are probabbly less sour tasting though
@brecuper14 жыл бұрын
Great video! Very real and informative.
@ZombielandPB3 жыл бұрын
Great video as I want to grow my own too. Thank you. However at the end of the video of you showing your havesting skills, please don't ever grow Cannabis or will you see a lot of grown men cry!:)
@jeanlaflamme70996 жыл бұрын
I liked the video, but that background music is really annoying
@Reb4ful6 жыл бұрын
I agree with Jean, the music is very distracting I much prefer just listening to your voice...
@user-ld7uj9pv8e5 жыл бұрын
Wash using a salad spinner. Rinse in water plus a small splash of vinegar.
@Elainegarde6 жыл бұрын
that was an inspiration. really clear thank you. Our CSA project is starting a food box system. we have our own apple juice at Future Orchard Cork and doing microgreens as well will be great. I have been sprouting for 20 years already but the whole light system is something I have found complicated and I have never ventured that way. Can I ask you why the light were on when you were excluding the lught for the first few days of the process... Is it for heat?
@GrowDaddy6 жыл бұрын
I leave the lights on because I'll forget I'm growing and not check on them lol the LEDs provide no heat
@dt-qh2cj Жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried to mix the seeds for the grow, so when you harvest you already have a mixed micro greens?
@donnafield26166 жыл бұрын
You did really good!
@GrowDaddy6 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@eliarvanitou9118 Жыл бұрын
You should harvest them before they start to fall to the sides
@BigHenFor6 жыл бұрын
Google the micogreen burrito that uses kitchen paper towel to wrap the growing medium so that you can harvest your micogreens without soil contamination.
@GrowDaddy6 жыл бұрын
I've seen that I just like using soil, then after I'm done with it I toss it into the garden beds outside.
@sno3285 жыл бұрын
You can also check these out, a lot sturdier than paper towels (www.vegbed.com/products/vegbed-microgreens-mat-pack-of-10)
@wlolafson56464 жыл бұрын
Oh man was it painful watching you harvest that, LOL. I know you said you compost it or put it in your garden beds and you've gotten better, but it was still painful to watch this:-)
@amyganbold67442 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot this video was very helpful
@danilovegap4 жыл бұрын
After you cut them, will they grow again?
@gpenterprises33214 жыл бұрын
Any Answer for this ?
@jonathanwilliamrivero84384 жыл бұрын
@@gpenterprises3321 No they won't grow again
@davidcharlesworth68314 жыл бұрын
Some microgreens will. Peas are a good example of something that will grow back.
@marhec696 жыл бұрын
Question. You put the container under a light. Does it need a specific temperature to grow properly? Thanks.
@RayMak3 жыл бұрын
This is so beautiful
@suhaneehingorani15003 жыл бұрын
Ikr!!
@nickwang53116 жыл бұрын
WOW. Good information ! Nice glass Jar .
@craigsuccee34046 жыл бұрын
What is the spacing of your shelves? I have a similar shelving unit and I'm currently testing the spacing at 14 inches. I was thinking about re-assembling it at 16 inches. What works best for you?
@carolburnett83724 жыл бұрын
where did you get your seeds, I kept playing back and could not understand it.....thanks for your reply
@angelp.5374 жыл бұрын
Carol Burnett you can buy the seeds at trueleafmarket.com or johnnyseeds.com . I buy my seeds there.
@mmangla55756 жыл бұрын
great information
@vs-cr9lv4 жыл бұрын
what trays do you use?
@jules96283 жыл бұрын
Ouch! Threw so many away! I mean, its your way so thats that ... however, some smaller scissors plus some patient cutting wouldve certainly yielded much more greens! I was thinking-NOOoooo... way way WAITA Min!! You were so gentle patting down dirt & measuring seeds, counting days then 💥 BAM! 🤣
@AskTheKid4 жыл бұрын
Do you need a grow light? Lol I know you covered then but you also set them in that really well lit rack
@nicktkeshelashvili77273 жыл бұрын
same question what kind of light are you using and are you covering them after day 3
@briannaandroff12876 жыл бұрын
Do you need a grow light? I live in the Midwest. I was thinking of just pushing it up to the window.
@joshualawson76044 жыл бұрын
Did you ever try it? If so, let us know!
@jennekleinlein4 жыл бұрын
If you use smaller containers, a sunny window works great.
@ccc8220076 жыл бұрын
What kind of lighting do you use and have you tried different types to grow these with? What were your results?
@GrowDaddy6 жыл бұрын
I use LED lights, I have a video showing the whole grow shelve setup ;)
@MrAlikdv5 жыл бұрын
Hey, do u have smell after 2-4 days ? thanks
@samparmus42164 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@kaydixie5727 Жыл бұрын
Where did you get the shaker for the seeds? Thank you -
@zissler1 Жыл бұрын
your mom.
@kfox53016 жыл бұрын
I grew my first tray of broccoli. It smells like fresh broccoli but tastes like radish, is that normal?
@GrowDaddy6 жыл бұрын
Honestly I don't have that good of a pallet, I think all of these microgreens just taste salady =P (except the corn, the corn definitely tasted sweet)
@Delekham6 жыл бұрын
Actually....NO. It should smell and taste of Broccoli. Correct me if I am wrong but but the Radish leave is from the same gender as Broccoli??
@kfox53016 жыл бұрын
Yes, the are both in the Brassica family. I did some more research after asking and found out the variety of seeds I bought does have a peppery almost mature radish taste to it.
@tcphll6 жыл бұрын
Yep, you're absolutely correct. Broccoli will taste very radishy/mustardy because they're in the same family. I grow both radish and broccoli sprouts, and they're both very similar in taste.
@excelsior86825 жыл бұрын
No it's NOT normal. You have consumed mutated seeds from an alien planet, and pretty soon you will grow scales and your brain will slowly deteriorate. I'm sorry for your loss
@dheerajkhandare33195 жыл бұрын
how much weight a 10x20 tray of sunflower or any other seeds can lift easily or what is the maximum weight seeds can handle
@dirtfishingnewfoundland43535 жыл бұрын
Wow what kind of soil did you use ? That’s awesome
@zuniali33696 жыл бұрын
nice video......can i keep them without harvest?
@piob98015 жыл бұрын
Where do you buy your seeds?
@riverwilde20986 жыл бұрын
What type of soil? Like the nutrient numbers? I don't know anything but one time I used some soil that was acidic and killed my seedlings
@elliottjames6715 жыл бұрын
Soil is impossible to get out of the sprout root later.
@return2earthvideochannel5 жыл бұрын
Why does everyone keep making the same dumb mistake? Broccoli does NOT contain Sulforaphane! Repeat for those with a short attention span: Broccoli does NOT contain Sulforaphane. This desirable compound is formed when you chop, chew & digest broccoli - either sprouts, microgreens or the mature vegetable. Sulforaphane is created from the precursor already present in broccoli called glucoraphanin. This phytochemical is then activated by the enzyme myrosinase and healthy gut bacteria during digestion, finally producing Sulforaphane - bingo! Therefore two compounds have to combine in order to create Sulforaphane. This process that takes place within the human body is rarely mentioned - in fact most so called nutritionists just don't get it, their brains cannot compute.
@CampMelp5 жыл бұрын
The London Health Centre And cooking broccoli inhibits the broccoli’s ability to work with your body to create sulfuraphane, UNLESS you sprinkle powdered mustard on it before you eat it. Science is so weird. :) Not sure whether the same would be true with cooking broccoli micro greens, but I’d assume so!
@return2earthvideochannel5 жыл бұрын
@@CampMelp Thanks for your comment Melanie, however, microgreens are not meant to be cooked. Would you 'cook' lettuce for example? Microgreens are a near perfect, highly nutritious raw whole food. The many nutrients in microgreens are magnified up to 40 times (allegedly) compared with mature vegetables. The average consumer in the UK has little knowledge or understanding of raw foods that are far superior to 'conventional' veggies. Icelandic seaweed and conservation grade nannochloropsis gaditana are just two examples. Check out: www.return2earth.net
@eenzamevriend71835 жыл бұрын
The London Health Centre, there are multiple studies disproving your words, please check out the latest from The National Academy of Sciences, randomized clinical trials in China, and a double-blind placebo controlled clinical trial conducted in the US last year. I suggest you do your research before name-calling, you may end up looking like quite a fool in the end..
@EliteGeeks5 жыл бұрын
WIKI : Sulforaphane (sulphoraphane in British English) is a compound within the isothiocyanate group of organosulfur compounds.[1] It is obtained from cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cabbages. It is produced when the enzyme myrosinase transforms glucoraphanin, a glucosinolate, into sulforaphane upon damage to the plant (such as from chewing), which allows the two compounds to mix and react. Young sprouts of broccoli and cauliflower are particularly rich in glucoraphanin.[1]
@latonyasmith6835 жыл бұрын
awesome,thanks!
@highbrass77775 жыл бұрын
I dont have a scale, how much would that be using measuring cups?
@Marra77773 жыл бұрын
Are those strip bulbs for heat?
@watchtheskies6 жыл бұрын
Hi, after harvesting the sprouts do I store them in the fridge?, how long will they last etc? thanks :)
@caseybenson8896 жыл бұрын
watchtheskies Studies suggest that freezing them after harvest actually enhances sulforaphane activity in the sprouts. I'd assume you shouldn't freeze them for overextended periods of time, however. Maybe 2-3 weeks max.
@GrowDaddy6 жыл бұрын
I'll keep them in a bag in the fridge and they last up to a week. I try not to harvest more than I need in the next day ro so though. For home use might as well leave them growing so they are freshest.
@caseybenson8896 жыл бұрын
Grow Daddy The longer you grow the sprouts, the lower the concentration of sulphoraphane will be per volume. Basically, the amount of sulphoraphane doesn't increase as the sprouts grow; the sulphoraphane just distributes among the increased amount of plant tissue. I'm sure the way you are doing it right now is more than sufficient, I just like to give people cool info.
@caseybenson8896 жыл бұрын
Mike L I don't know that for sure.
@djthedadiofficial6 жыл бұрын
Technically, yes. But you can't digest them so you'd have to grind them into a powder. Also you might have things like phytates in the seed. Easier to just grow them 2-3 days in a jar. Check the video on my channel.
@familydog3 жыл бұрын
Poor kid just wanted to help and consistently gets told to buzz off.
@cbattles6 жыл бұрын
I have tried to grow broccoli and it turns out bad every time. I'm looking for a way to grow it without soil.
@sonubadaye26025 жыл бұрын
hii what's the amount of microgreeens you harvested for 1ounce of broccoli seeds???
@valjauful3 жыл бұрын
which day did you expose them to the light?
@logann001 Жыл бұрын
4th
@Brad-993 жыл бұрын
Ed Norton's microgreens !!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣😀
@jules96284 жыл бұрын
Chlorinated has a bad effect. So does fluoride and possibly any other crud or run off in ones water supply. A good clean water source would be much healthier.
@Mac-i74 жыл бұрын
Is that “Fuzz Action” as you call it normal? When I’ve grown broccoli sprouts in jars I have discarded many batches thinking fuzz was mold. It sounds like you’re saying fuzz is part of the growing process.
@ericgreth4 жыл бұрын
The "Fuzz Action" is normal. I too thought at first it was mold but it's not. www.lowimpact.org/infoarticle/tell-difference-feathery-roots-mould/
@jennekleinlein4 жыл бұрын
It’s called root hairs.
@fearthecomforter9024 жыл бұрын
Where can i get those brocollu sprouting seeds?
@amandaelbaz98875 жыл бұрын
What type of soil should I buy?
@estanford826 Жыл бұрын
You could wash with a salad spinner
@CookedAnimalEater Жыл бұрын
The chlorine will turn to gas and float to the atmosphere in about 24 hours. Next you can add hydrogen peroxide 1/2 cup to one gallon.
@pureyouwellness Жыл бұрын
The chlorine from the water will be absorbed to the soil& sprouts, better to ALLWAYS use purified rather Alkaline water🙏😉
@aperson11816 жыл бұрын
would prefer a growing medium w/o soil. also, how do you prevent small flies from infesting these. i tried everything, the blue light and vinegar and no help
@GrowDaddy6 жыл бұрын
I've been using an LED fly zapper and it seems to work
@Delekham6 жыл бұрын
As with all un-sanitized soil , there will be problems aka bugs/flies. As for a no soil option, look at Rockwool. Basically soak the Rockwool for 1 day and throw the seeds on it, after getting rid of excess water. You can bring the entire "plate" for the chef and let them cut it :)
@cindyfinlayson41974 жыл бұрын
Grow Daddy those have been outlawed in Australia due to animal cruelty regulations.
@Marra77773 жыл бұрын
I feel like I'm in an Indian restaurant. It made me hungry
@Hecate20113 жыл бұрын
What temperature is your grow room?
@gpenterprises33214 жыл бұрын
Sir Anwer this. How many time can we Harvest or cut the yeild ?
@trevortoerien17496 жыл бұрын
good vid, but drop the background music. cheers
@kocoloco80592 жыл бұрын
Where do I buy those trays?
@tuyentube5 жыл бұрын
Question: - After cutting, what we can do with the root ? Thanks
@livingspringsfarms25304 жыл бұрын
Tran compost them
@gpenterprises33214 жыл бұрын
Does yeild come again ?
@jennekleinlein4 жыл бұрын
NAVEEN AGRAWAL only with certain veggies like bunching onions and wheat grass.
@jurgenadai64712 жыл бұрын
where do you get your trays?
@frankiesiwinski14944 жыл бұрын
isnt that mold? 5:55
@tension-ie5ik3 жыл бұрын
Nope. Those are root hairs.
@NeverGiveUp-ib3xb4 жыл бұрын
Look up Dr. Rhonda Patrick for the information you need.
@Vijay-ud4fv4 жыл бұрын
How many days crop
@kellyyoung12074 жыл бұрын
Where do you purchase your seeds?
@senorpepper34055 жыл бұрын
whats up with the gnc whey protein?
@freestylefarming88816 жыл бұрын
Where did you find your trays?
@GrowDaddy6 жыл бұрын
I found them at a local grow store!
@renegademystic277111 ай бұрын
Chlorine will evaporate from tap water overnight in an open container 😊
@countryrose7633 жыл бұрын
Music is too loud for background. Distracting
@Delekham6 жыл бұрын
This is the reason why MOST growers will not use soil. Great Video otherwise. Thx Bud!!
@markamilisits6 жыл бұрын
Where did u get ur lights at
@tlc197256 жыл бұрын
Should they be soaked first?
@GrowDaddy6 жыл бұрын
No need to
@tlc197256 жыл бұрын
Grow Daddy Thank you for responding! 😊
@muchlightandlove43126 жыл бұрын
Peat moss is acidic? Looks nice. Chlorine didn't harm it?
@GrowDaddy6 жыл бұрын
The peat moss and chlorine have no effect on growing microgreens. I've also grown with regular soil fine, and some people even use paper towels. It's pretty easy to grow!
@angeladunbarprince56606 жыл бұрын
Chlorine is absorbed into plant leaves. It's transferred to the person eating it, it didn't harm the growth.
@elizabethpech67696 жыл бұрын
Much Light and Love hi where you got the seed I live in Salt Lake City Utah
@ctrey83955 жыл бұрын
Never had microgreens what do they taste like?
@jeanettekniebusch95325 жыл бұрын
Chicken 🤣 LOL
@ctrey83955 жыл бұрын
Chicken?lol
@armandolanda50826 жыл бұрын
Humic acid will help the chloromine to dissipate.
@yunzers4 жыл бұрын
Try it soil free. I do mine on paper towels
@danilovegap6 жыл бұрын
By cutting the sprout in the middle instead of tearing it up completly, does the sprout regrow? Seed are expensive in my country so that would be a great way to recicle
@cameronkrecker80286 жыл бұрын
Yes but I have heard the 2nd growth is not very good.
@danilovegap6 жыл бұрын
That sucks, not very good like in taste, size or nutritionally?
@Cat0081016 жыл бұрын
there a little tougher but grate for stir fry
@outtoin6 жыл бұрын
Danilo Vega:can you buy from Amazon or Ebay, should not be that pricey