In this video we share our techniques to grow virtually seedless microgreen cilantro crops. See steps from start to finish.
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@joshuadelisle4 ай бұрын
It's a shame you're not posting anymore. This eas great information. Cheers J
@TPSDmike3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the positive comment. I decided shortly after these videos that my passions remained with being a grower and not a content creator. Running a farm requires too much to do both.
@joshuadelisle3 ай бұрын
Fair enough. All the very best. Cheers J
@desertedenblooms2 ай бұрын
@@TPSDmike Well thank you for leaving these up. Its 2024, im 65 and am learning to grow micro from you and others. Really appreciate it ! God Bless and Good luck in all your endeavors !
@deepfuckingabundance5 жыл бұрын
Your label game is tight! Thanks for sharing the video, love the little details
@TPSDmike5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ron. Every little detail, in my opinion, helps to separate us from the competition. Perhaps it's mostly in my head but I sleep better at night knowing we gave it our all.
@deepfuckingabundance5 жыл бұрын
@@TPSDmike hells yeah, that's a solid way to get a business off the ground!
@zherin2063 Жыл бұрын
A very good teacher! Thank you for the explanations on WHY you do it the way you do. Beautiful crops!
@TPSDmike9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. After making a few videos I quickly realized I wanted to build my farm business and not a KZbin channel. But it was fun while it lasted.
@BethClay-xy6ii3 ай бұрын
Great video. I wish you would do more.
@TPSDmike3 ай бұрын
Thanks Beth. I decided, shortly after these videos, that my passion remained with being a grower and not a content creator.
@kimclark48629 ай бұрын
Beautiful demo and explanation, thank you. Hi from Scotland.
@TPSDmike9 ай бұрын
Hello! Thank you for your comment.
@digitalskyz4 жыл бұрын
Just found your vid - thumbs up - thank you so much for taking the time to do this. The walk-thru is really appreciated considering how much work you have invested in your crops.
@bdownham14 жыл бұрын
Very nice succinct video. Great looking crop and what a joy , no background noise,/music thank you for sharing you method
@brianandlynphilippines4 жыл бұрын
It is refreshing to read someone else doesn't like the shiddy music so very many people play on their videos! I have a few microgreen growers I follow, but their tink tink ding ding intro musics are so annoying I can't even enjoy their videos.
@63pippy6 ай бұрын
EXCELLENT VIDEO!!
@bradkernohan68485 жыл бұрын
Amazing looking Cilantro and most efficient method I've seen. Will be putting this into action tomorrow!
@TPSDmike5 жыл бұрын
Brad, I'm so glad you found value in this video. I hope it works out for you. Let us know your results!
@CrackerFL5 жыл бұрын
Great video! I have yet to grow cilantro, but have a chef that wants some. Great growing tips! Thks for sharing!
@TPSDmike5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all of your comments so far. Has anyone else had success with this meathod?
@deepfuckingabundance5 жыл бұрын
Will give it a go and let you know
@rawindersingh80144 жыл бұрын
Is there anyway I can get in contact with you? Email or something? I have a few question if you are willing to help it would be much appreciated.
@libbybowna3 жыл бұрын
Like how you grow your cilantro, best video yet
@TPSDmike3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! All the best.
@velmapalafox49284 жыл бұрын
Hi, I from Mexico!! Congratulations for your efforts and passion. Thank you so much for your explanation you are so kind
@melodioushasteАй бұрын
I love the true leaves. They are beautiful as well as delicious.
@Graceb6304 жыл бұрын
Well explained, I can’t wait to try your system. Keep up the good work 🙌🏼
@Powergrowsystems5 жыл бұрын
Great info and tips! Keep the vids coming 👍
@sheilanc15 жыл бұрын
I have shared your video. Thank you! Cilantro is one I have not tried as of yet. I mostly grow for my own needs but I share with a few.
@briankaut60755 жыл бұрын
Love the videos and the labels look so nice. I would buy that product.
@TPSDmike5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brian. We give it our all!
@annchenweidemann56944 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Very helpful. Live the labels!
@ntuthukomathebula47203 жыл бұрын
Hello Mr. Runner Farmer , warm greetings from South Africa here, I have been thinking of planting microgreens, I've watched a few videos on KZbin but they all had one thing in common, they skip certain steps especially the basics which are the most crucial. Rather they focus more on the advantages of growing micro greens or the marketing, or how much income they can bring. So please may you do a video where you show things like: how often you should water micro greens(and whether or not it depends on the microgreen)…Once you harvest where do you store them before selling/delivering?
@tanyapineda72124 жыл бұрын
Nice process & great card designs at the end. Inspiring 💚
@yardrail34325 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for sharing your info...gives me confidence to have another go at growing my own
@CrackerFL5 жыл бұрын
Maybe you need to change your You Tube category to "How to and style" Other growers use that category. Hope your channel grows!
@TPSDmike5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tip. I'm so new. Definitely an oversight on my part.
@jeissonlluen50145 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. Greetings from Peru.
@marioedsellafuente31843 жыл бұрын
Hi, do you transfer them when they grow bigger. How many days until you harvest them? Can I plant it outside under the sun? Nice video and packaging. Thanks
@patriciarussell8450 Жыл бұрын
Just starting. Thanks for great info.
@pacifictrufflegrowers4 жыл бұрын
That is a NICE label!
@Shodeen15 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Very nice info!
@TPSDmike5 жыл бұрын
Yong, thank you!
@howardryburn96462 жыл бұрын
Nice work on your video .
@baris2225 жыл бұрын
Good work. They look awesome.
@TPSDmike5 жыл бұрын
Baris Yilmaz, thank you so much. I love seeing consistant results, especially with semi-challenging crops. Thanks for the comment.
@zizibe2184 жыл бұрын
So organized! Thank you for the vid.
@pingliu54634 жыл бұрын
Beautiful plants !!! I love how your cilantro stand so straight ! My problem is the cilantro seems not standing so straight, and kinda of laying on the soil. Maybe because they are too tall?? I have trouble growing them for now ...
@TPSDmike4 жыл бұрын
My first two thoughts would be to lower your light closer to the crop and check your watering.
@malikamcreynolds3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Learned a lot. Thank you.
@monikabiyatrice8755 Жыл бұрын
Love this video
@FidelHimself Жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this one really helps
@denesestanley39663 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@michaelhoats22745 жыл бұрын
tell us more about your soil mixture
@TPSDmike5 жыл бұрын
I've experimented with multiple substrates over the year. A.) Soil is king in my opinion. B.) We dont make our own mix as we dont feel like the effort improves the yield to justify the labor. C.) The main difference we've seen between soils is the moisture retention. Based on your watering system and your own trial and error choose a soil that holds water how you like it. We chose a soil that doesnt dry out as quickly. (Please note that there are pros and cons to both). A wetter soil is more prone to mold issues while a soil that dries out quicker requires more frequent watering and risk of crops drying out. That's where your own trial and error comes into play. The two soils we've used are Organic Promix (only buy from a garden center. Online prices are INSANE) and a company called Fertilome. One last point, visit your local garden center and ask them what they use. They will have a steady supply. Stay away from home depot and lowes soil. Its garbage! I hope that helps you out some. Hit me up if you need more info.
@irockursocks19952 жыл бұрын
Very very nice and good how use the sol
@theresashay71695 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video!
@TPSDmike5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and commenting.
@highway10525 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the informative video. Just wondering, looks as though you do not water while they are stacked. After putting them under light, how often do you water? Thanks for your time.
@TPSDmike2 жыл бұрын
Correct. If you get the moisture level correct at the time of planting, there is no need to water until it’s time to unstack and put under the lights. Once the cilantro is under the light we water once a day and sometimes once every other day depending on several variables.
@MicrogreensFarmer5 жыл бұрын
Sweet video! Keep up the good work!
@TPSDmike5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. "Work" is the word of the year. Haha.
@pingliu54634 жыл бұрын
Hey. So I watched this video again and try to grow follow your steps ( which I was mostly doing the same already), I found out one thing I did differently was , I watered the top soil too, probably that caused problem . So I am excited to see how this tray looks like after closed follow your steps . A couple more questions : 1, after you uncover, when do you place them under the growing light ? 2, do you start daily water after you uncover? Because you said no watering when they are l stacking ..
@TPSDmike4 жыл бұрын
Dont water the top before stacking. There should be enough moisture in the seed that was soaked and the soil (dependent on how wet it was to begin with.) After you unstack they go directly under the lights. And then begin watering immediately after unstacking. We water from below.
@pingliu54634 жыл бұрын
Runner Farmer thank you for the tips !
@kimclark48629 ай бұрын
Here in the UK our seed trays are so much smaller than in the USA AND Canada. May I ask the measurements of your seed trays, please ?
@TPSDmike9 ай бұрын
10 inches x 20 inches
@LivingWithCTE19 күн бұрын
may I ask what you currently charge chefs for this per ounce or per 1020 tray ? I have not grown this yet but want to
@crtl96975 жыл бұрын
Thanks much for the excellent directions. In your experience how many hours of light do you provide every day ?
@TPSDmike2 жыл бұрын
16ish hours
@gymkata985 жыл бұрын
thank you for this great video. I'm in the process of starting a microgreens business and really appreciate all the information you are sharing. I would like to know what type of LED lighting you are using and where you got them if you don't mind!
@mohammadpervez6322 жыл бұрын
Hi, greeting from Australia. Likes your expert technique to grow. I am trying to grow under light in summer because in hot weather cilantro outdoor goes into flowering. What type lights would you recommend to grow indoor. In hot weather, would it turn flowering even indoor ?
@faithhopelove694 жыл бұрын
This was amazing. Thank you. I do have a few questions. Ur bro's labels are awesome!! I wanna grow them at home. Where do I get the flats? And where do I get that nice sprayer? I don't need too many. I live in Florida and I have a terrace. Do I still need a light? Thank you.
@beccabrummel70644 жыл бұрын
I have a question regarding your trays. Why do you double up on ur trays? Wasn’t sure if it was for stability or watering purposes. Great video!
@TPSDmike4 жыл бұрын
Bottom watering
@beccabrummel70644 жыл бұрын
What are the concrete blocks used for?
@TPSDmike4 жыл бұрын
@@beccabrummel7064 they help provide even germination which helps with harvesting a consistent crop.
@harrymyhero10 ай бұрын
Did you plant the seeds in a tray with holes, or without?
@TPSDmike10 ай бұрын
With
@Research0digo4 жыл бұрын
Hi Runner, what kind of water sprayer is that that has pressure, please? A garden hose at the other end? What kind of soil do you use, please? Thank you!
@TPSDmike4 жыл бұрын
We've gone through many different sprayers. We typically just get whatever our garden center or home depot/lowes center carry. We've never had to purchase them online so I cant provide any insight there. Sorry.
@brianandlynphilippines4 жыл бұрын
I too wish the brand was given, the ones I bought from Home Depot were a different color and all plastic, but more importantly they dribble, squirt, and randomly spray poor patterns.
@gilbertgrejp3 жыл бұрын
Keeping them long enough in germination (about 10 days) is whats keeps the hulls off the plants.
@dannitulescu30985 жыл бұрын
Hey how do you water and how often the cilantro? Thnks
@TPSDmike4 жыл бұрын
We bottom water. One tray with holes (soil) and another with no holes (water). Check daily.
@lfc2144 жыл бұрын
good tips...can you guide us stepbystep how to germinate/sprout to root using paper towel method (without soil). I’ve failed three times, only mould and nothing else. too curious to know if coriander/silantro can ever germinate the paper towel method. thanks
@tanyafeely1772 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this, spot on!!! By the way where did you get those trays with the little round holes in them? I’m using your method with my cilantro and it’s working well!
@pricellasamson Жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqLZi2iZjryYitE
@miltonosteen30522 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video good advice my first two crops of cilantro didn’t go so well I’m going to try your way what should I charge per ounce for my cilantro
@TPSDmike2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Milton. Who are you selling your cilantro to? We currently sell a 2oz container of cilantro, to chefs, for $20.55
@tanyafeely1772 жыл бұрын
Wondering if you water at all while the trays are stacked? Thanks for the info, super helpful
@TPSDmike2 жыл бұрын
If you get the initial soil moisture/watering down right, then you don’t need to water while stacked. Takes a bit of trial and error.
@kathleenchisholm46724 жыл бұрын
nice work
@TPSDmike4 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@rachelkingston74535 жыл бұрын
I loved your video. Can u tell me, do you wash and sanitize your product before packaging? If so, what do you use?
@TPSDmike5 жыл бұрын
We do not wash or sanitize the product. You can put on your label "wash before use" to help educate your customers.
@jimmieteo81353 жыл бұрын
What about having it planted solely on Coco peat mixed with compost and perlite? Appreciate your expertise advice.
@BethClay-xy6ii3 ай бұрын
❤
@anjalinandedkar49365 жыл бұрын
Lovely! Where do you get the seeds?
@TPSDmike5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reaching out. There are several good seed providers. We have experience with True Leaf Market and Johnny's for cilantro.
@pingliu54634 жыл бұрын
Runner Farmer same here
@teddywonders50095 ай бұрын
how often do you water and how much water
@pacifictrufflegrowers4 жыл бұрын
Do you spray the flats as they sit for germination at all? Do you spray while they are pushing up soil to get the seed pods off? I saw that in another video. I am waiting for our first order of cilantro seeds to arrive and we will try it - very excited for trying something new!
@TPSDmike4 жыл бұрын
Once we stack them initially we dont touch them until unstacking. You must experiment and get your initial soil moisture right. Putting a layer of soil over the seed and then stacking with weight will get most of the seed hulls off as seen in the video. No need to waste time misting throughout that process.
@pacifictrufflegrowers4 жыл бұрын
@@TPSDmike Thank you!
@vivekaponten86803 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the demonstration! Do you feed them anything else than pure water during the 2-3 weeks you have them there?
@TPSDmike3 жыл бұрын
We just add plain water. With that said, our grow medium does have nutrients in it.
@tarawilliams6375 Жыл бұрын
Man, I’ve had a lot of trouble with seeds sticking to all my micro greens. Can this technique be applied to others like Swiss chard, raddish, carrot, and celery etc?
@karinleuchovius70833 жыл бұрын
Is it right that the tray where you sawes the Koriander do not have any holes in the bottom? After 8 - 10 days you give them the second watering?
@limodip64325 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks. I'm in the UK and need to grow as we call it Coriander, any suggestions please as we don't have the fancy set uo that you commercial growers have in the states. I do have a green house and outside growing space. Please help, Thanks Dip
@user-ew3dh8fi4x4 жыл бұрын
Once the trays are out under the light , is there a on and off cycle for the lights ? How many hours on ? How many hours off ? Also what kelvin number or type of light do you use ?
@vonkajay2 жыл бұрын
Few questions- what temperature was the room in? Assuming this was all indoors? What kind of light do you use? What region are you in? ( I am in Dallas with 109 temperatures)
@TPSDmike2 жыл бұрын
The room temp is between 75-82degree f. All indoors. We are in Utah.
@TPSDmike2 жыл бұрын
We’ve used everything from a typical “shop light” to expensive GE LED. They all work. Whatever you can easily get your hands on is the best.
@jamcarlo47812 жыл бұрын
Greetings. How do you avoid some soil grains in the final product? Have you noticed any difference in taste between using soil and using some inert substrate?
@garciagiant45765 жыл бұрын
Excellent stuff. Do you water on the days of germination while they’re stacked?
@TPSDmike5 жыл бұрын
Garcia, we dont water the flats once they are stacked. The water we sprayed as we were seeding is sufficient enough to cause the seeds to germinate while stacked. A little practice makes perfect!
@garciagiant45765 жыл бұрын
RunnerFarmer Braman appreciate the insight!
@roccorennie71435 жыл бұрын
RunnerFarmer Braman so for seven days you didn’t water them while be stacked?
@TPSDmike5 жыл бұрын
@@roccorennie7143 that is correct.
@kingofkleen1 Жыл бұрын
So, using the whole seeds means no hulls? I could not get germination from whole seeds so I bought split seeds. good germination but now nearly all of the greens have hulls stuck to them. I tried brushing them by hand and then picking them off. Picking just uproots them so I still don't know how I'm going to remove them, but thanks.
@TPSDmike Жыл бұрын
Whole seed doesn’t mean less hulls. It’s just what we had in hand. It’s a struggle either way.
@adamalexander364 жыл бұрын
Any advice on cilantro flavor? Mine tastes great but finishes a little bitter. Can I do anything about that? Thank you 🙏
@joselveraserrano90065 жыл бұрын
Do you water the soil before add the seeds?, Thanks
@TPSDmike5 жыл бұрын
The soil does have a bit of moisture in it to start. Some bags come wetter than others so you will need to gauge how much water to either start with before seeding and how much water to apply after seeding. Hope that helps.
@JohnSmith-ve3ro3 жыл бұрын
great video! do you transfer them elsewhere once they have grown or do you leave them in the tray/
@TPSDmike3 жыл бұрын
After they germinate they get unstacked and put under lights. When they are ready to be harvested we cut them and put them into containers for our chefs.
@JohnSmith-ve3ro3 жыл бұрын
@@TPSDmike thank you for the response
@marcoss96344 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Just getting into this. Did you water while the seeds were germinating ? Thanks in advance.
@TPSDmike4 жыл бұрын
No watering while stacking. It may take a few trials to get the right moisture level but you'll get it
@marcoss96344 жыл бұрын
Runner Farmer Thank you!
@grandmagreens38214 жыл бұрын
Do you use clamshells with holes or without holes? How do you keep your crops fresh looking after harvest?
@TPSDmike4 жыл бұрын
Our hinged deli containers do indeed have very small pinholes. It helps maybe a little bit bit not much. We pay close attention to when we last watered as well as keeping the temperature fluctuation to a minimum.
@brianandlynphilippines4 жыл бұрын
@@TPSDmike this is where I would hope for continuation of details, that you continue thru harvest and into the containers. I am curious to see your harvest method, if you wash them, etc.
@mikebradley93634 жыл бұрын
Are you bottom watering. Are you using trays with holes?
@TPSDmike2 жыл бұрын
We bottom water in our current system but We have also watered from above and had no issues.
@deborahmartin48385 жыл бұрын
Could you please tell me how many hours they are soaked?
@TPSDmike5 жыл бұрын
It can inadvertently vary. Typically I soak them overnight.
@narayanneralla50465 жыл бұрын
Do you need to split the seeds before planting? Also what lights you are using? Can you grow hydroponically?
@TPSDmike5 жыл бұрын
We do not split the seed before planting. That would take far too much time. We use several different lights for our different needs. Some T5 fluorescent some red and blue LED. A simple shop light from home depot will work however.
@narayanneralla50465 жыл бұрын
RunnerFarmer Braman thanks. Very good presentation.
@kylaalpin40742 жыл бұрын
Is it the same taste of adult cilantro?
@TPSDmike2 жыл бұрын
Mostly. Slight differences depending on who you ask.
@Vitor1082 жыл бұрын
how many grams/OZ do you harvest from a tray like that?
@TPSDmike2 жыл бұрын
About 5oz
@nishalam459 ай бұрын
Any special type of seeds & soil
@TPSDmike9 ай бұрын
Nothing special. I’ve had success with split and whole seed. Bagged potting soil works well too.
@sumbulbeg2 жыл бұрын
What if you don’t put that slab on the top?
@TPSDmike2 жыл бұрын
Uneven germination throughout the stack of trays. The trays closer to the top will dry out. Mainly the top tray
@MissLeGoddess4 жыл бұрын
Great video, very informative. Where should I get my seeds from?
@TPSDmike4 жыл бұрын
We currently get ours from a variety of sources. True leaf Market, Johnny's and Kitazawa are our current suppliers. Trial and error is best. Not all seeds/suppliers are equal.
@dwaynetempest34334 жыл бұрын
@@TPSDmike thankyou for putting out your experience ! I have been binge watching micro green growing and seems like a pleasant way to make extra income ! What soil do you feel is best ,and have you any input on the coconut flour ? Or the hemp mats ,or anything else ? What is your rack systems and which lights do you feel would be best ?I'm really trying to get all info I can and make a conscious decision to start a new venture from home with my family ,I'm 60 and growing food in this day and age seems a very good thing ! You have great work ethics and appreciate your sharing !DDT
@dwaynetempest34334 жыл бұрын
Coconut coir ! Lol
@TPSDmike2 жыл бұрын
@@dwaynetempest3433 sorry for not responding. Decided a couple years ago to focus on being a grower and not an online educator. Did you end up pursuing growing food?
@sandystory85302 жыл бұрын
some of my leaves are turning brown before getting the true leaf? we use natural light...
@TPSDmike2 жыл бұрын
We experienced some browning/dying leaves when our grow room got too hot. Perhaps a nutrient deficiency as well?
@kaym23324 жыл бұрын
Hi! During the 7 days they are stacked, do you ever shuffle the trays or is that not a problem? Also, do you go straight from stack to light or is there some form of blackout phase between? Thanks for the video!
@TPSDmike4 жыл бұрын
Don't bother with shuffling. No time for that :) For cilantro we go straight under lights once we unstack.
@ashtanga20005 жыл бұрын
The instructions at Trueleafmarket say 1 cup of seeds that have been rolled to crack and release. What are your thoughts on that?
@TPSDmike5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your question. We have never rolled our seed. Skipping this step hasnt seemed to affect our growth quality. I can see the merit behind it though.
@yosoyelcorrido5 жыл бұрын
Any suggestions on bulk seed suppliers? Tahnks
@TPSDmike5 жыл бұрын
I get most of my seed from True Leaf market. Other suppliers I use for more specialty crops include Johnny's and Kitazawa.
@LofiLifeOn5 жыл бұрын
How many days aprox take to grow cilantro from the beginning to the end?
@rachelkingston74535 жыл бұрын
I saw a small machine in the background of your video. Was that a dehumidifier?
@TPSDmike5 жыл бұрын
It is a space heater.
@lion94195 жыл бұрын
How water them after unstaking pls share
@TPSDmike5 жыл бұрын
We bottom water. The cilantro is grown in trays that have holes. That tray is placed in a tray with no holes allowing water to sit and absorb into the growing tray. Thanks for your question.
@26RTI5 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the flat that you used to press the soil mix with?
@dianeosbon63604 жыл бұрын
How often do you water the cilantro?
@TPSDmike2 жыл бұрын
Once it goes under lights we typically water it once a day. Sometimes every other day based on variables.
@lifeisgoodontheslope2 жыл бұрын
Where do you get your flats at?
@theabriouxs5 жыл бұрын
Hi Runner Farmer. I was wondering if you can share your approx. weight of harvest per tray? Great video, thank you
@TPSDmike5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Paul-Marc. Right now we are at about 2oz per flat
@theabriouxs5 жыл бұрын
@@TPSDmike Thanks for the reply. That's about what I've got on my first few tries so it's good to know.
@Litwin19805 жыл бұрын
@@TPSDmike 2 oz is 57 grams per tray. Are you sure about that? Look little small to me.
@rachelkingston74535 жыл бұрын
I think he meant 2lb per tray
@tfor26175 жыл бұрын
Rachel Kingston 2lb is approx 900g, sounds huge for a cilantro tray, 200-300g would be a good mean
@RajiTripathi2 жыл бұрын
Splitting doubles the harvest because each round "fruit" has two seeds. If you split do so carefully. No need to soak overnight. Soaking for a couple of hours is enough.
@TPSDmike2 жыл бұрын
Splitting does not double the harvest. Mono germ seed still grows two plants. No need to soak at all.
@mohamedhussein26653 жыл бұрын
Waaw it so fany plant cilantro
@FlyingPigNJ5 жыл бұрын
A bit confused about the middle part......sowing to uncovering in 3 days, then additional 5 (8 days to germinate - 3 days to uncover) days without light. Did I get this right?
@FlyingPigNJ5 жыл бұрын
nm, watched it a few times, I'm a bit slow;) It's 10 days to uncover. I assume they go under the light right away.
@TPSDmike2 жыл бұрын
@@FlyingPigNJ 7-10 days to uncover (based on room temp, soil moisture, soaked vs not soaked). Then yes, straight under lights.