How to Grow Sunflower Microgreens | Full Walkthrough with TIPS & TRICKS | On The Grow

🌻 This is our comprehensive step-by-step guide for growing Black Oil Sunflower Microgreens! This video is packed with invaluable Tips & Tricks to ensure your success. Sunflower microgreens are incredibly popular, but they can pose challenges. Over the years, we've learned that adjusting grow methods for different seed batches is often necessary. In this tutorial, we demonstrate the complete process, from seeding to harvest, using Coco coir as the growing medium. While we've since discovered a no-soak method, where seeds are planted directly, it's important to note that soaking may still be needed for easy hull shedding. Check out our other videos for more on the no-soak method. Let's dive into the world of vibrant Black Oil Sunflower Microgreens! 🌱✅
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[@repurposeyou]

This was so insanely informative and definitely was the easiest to follow. I love how you went start to finish all the way. Talk about stress relief. Love y’all for this!

[@anonymousjastyce2544]

The most specified, intricate, meticulous, detailed way on growing a sunflower microgreens. My notification Bell was not wasted.

[@OnTheGrow]

We are honored by your feedback. Thank you for watching and supporting us, glad we didn't waste that bell! :D

[@godvsevolution2816]

@@OnTheGrow How do u measure the fresh air circulation needed for healthy growth in such an enclosed environment?

[@Customfoodmachinery]

I m going to design and fabricate some metal frames and trays for my little family "miracle farm" project . Who knows this gets serious.

[@chachadodds5860]

Thank you for such terrific educational videos. I just discovered you guys yesterday, and have been binge watching your channel since. Sunflower sprouts are one of my favorites as well, and yes, I too love them on PBJ. Wish I lived close enough to be a customer. I never knew sunnies were so finicky to grow; I learned so much from your presentation. Love your setup, your vibe, and your enthusiastic generosity. I'm excited for your Farmer's Market possibilities, and wish you all the best in your endeavors. I will remain a subscriber.

[@OnTheGrow]

awh yay!!! We're happy to hear that, thank you for subscribing and watching our videos. Sunflower microgreens are so amazing tasting but can some times be tricky haha. But they're so worth growing. Also happy to hear someone else who knows about PBJ and microgreens!! 🥳🥳🥳

[@bloominfood152]

2tbsp in one liter food grade h202. Is that 35 percent food grade?

[@TrevorHamberger]

if you eat sprouts with bread you can't absorb the nutrients in them. gluten prevents nutrient absorption and it also neutralizes stomach acid.

[@sooooooooDark]

hey i tested something and got nice results: when u grow sunflowers like u grow ur popcorn greens (aka no light at all) they sorta maintain more of their nutty/sweet sunflowerseed taste when they reach day 7/8/9 - they also buildup less tanins it seems (that stuff that sticks to ur teeth/tongue and is unpleasant) 😊

[@OnTheGrow]

Yes!! Sunflower Blondies! We were going to do a video on those last year and never got around to it... we will have to give this a shot this week! Thank you for the suggestion and sharing your results!

[@piercec5688]

I'll have to try this thanks for the input 🙂🙏

[@sooooooooDark]

@@piercec5688 they actually made a video about them somewhat recently

[@JeremyJohnsonc]

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[@jonsimas7972]

Great work, you 2 are great and I wish you great things. Even though you make money I know you do it for the passion an health factor Since I went natural and left today's food I've lost 100lbs and saved my life.

[@OnTheGrow]

That’s incredible Jon!! We do it because we love helping others find the means to grow for themselves either for personal reasons or business! So amazing the weight you’ve dropped… seriously awesome to be able to tackle that challenge! We wish you continued great health!! 🤗🌱🌱

[@catigit]

You're amazing! I'm learning a lot, hope one day I'll be able to make my own micro greens. Many many thanks for your generosity.

[@OnTheGrow]

Thank you so much for the support! They are so much fun to grow and addictive once you taste them!

[@twitwicki1]

Another very informative video. Thank you! I've been growing sunflower greens for quite a while - love their nutty flavor - and still learned a few tricks. I especially noted how you just mist the bottom tray while in the blackout period instead of adding water. Keep up the great work.

[@OnTheGrow]

Thank you so much for the continued support Thomas!! We really appreciate it and we are happy to hear this was helpful!

[@ngshuhlitsji9550]

Hi - may I know the concentration of the "food grade" hydrogen peroxide that you are using? Your video shows "2 tbsp per 1 litre of water" - is the tea spoon of H2O2 at 35% concentration or 3% concentration? Thks.

[@Calvin2030]

Excellent video. You've motivated me to get of the procrastination syndrome. Thanks and keep up the great work. To on the grow mediums..stay well u guys 🥂

[@jonaspetersen4719]

Very instructive. Thank you. What happens to the coconut growth-media afterwards?

[@stevedevries2891]

I noticed you soaked your seeds in water that you ph balanced. But when you watered, you watered from the hose. Is it ok that the ph level from the hose is higher for watering? Thanks for the videos - well done!

[@OnTheGrow]

Thank you so much for the support! You are correct that we pH soak (5.5pH) then water with the 8.0pH filtered water. We were having trouble with soaking in our regular 8.0pH water, so we tried dropping it to the nutrient pH levels and we found that we got slightly better germination... so we stuck with it!

[@rachelannamcclintick]

You said that your seeds came from True Leaf. Please tell me if they were the Black oil large or small. It makes a huge difference, since the large are almost twice the size. Thanks!

[@yhvhshamah]

I have been using colloidal silver in my spray. The research on it is amazing.

[@angelau1194]

Why on earth would anyone do a thumbs down? You're a great teacher - very patient - thank you. The crop looks lovely so healthy and vibrant. I love sunflower sprouts. Yum

[@OnTheGrow]

Awww, thank you!! We really appreciate your support and kind words! Sunflowers are so good, we put some in our smoothie this morning!

[@student574]

Thanks so much for this. Everything was so well made and i love your setup. Keep up the good work! Subscribed~

[@gizmotv1104]

Following your tutorial on growing sunflowers (I started soaking the seeds just now). I watch your channel everyday and starting to experiment while under lockdown. Thanks for all of your videos for keeping me motivated to learn more. I'm in Manila, Philippines and looking to maybe one day do this full time when I return to Canada.

[@somnathmukherjee9137]

Gr8! Fantastic video lesson on the sunflower. Very detailed and precisely done. Shall keep following You regularly. Sam from India.

[@davedave8677]

What strength peroxide are you using 2 tbsps of in a litre of water? 3%? 12%? Many many many thanks! :D Also: I've been having bad germination rates - it may be I've soaked them for too long but my temps are 23degC (74F) is this too warm? Thanks from UK!

[@OnTheGrow]

We are using the 3% with great results so far! 74F is actually great for sunflowers... Our average temperature has been dropping in our grow space because of winter and we have had slower germination on our sunflowers because of that... At 75-80F in summer is when they grew the best and now at 67-73F they are germinating and growing a little slower.

[@davedave8677]

@@OnTheGrow bLIMEY yah ive been spraying 3% peroxide whenever I spot mold, leave for a minute then rinse off a bit - ill try your 2tbsp tp 1L diluted pre-treatment technique - thanks for sharing! :D

[@OnTheGrow]

@@davedave8677 No problem at all!! 😁 Thank you for watching!

[@joannedonovan9489]

Thank you so much for your "Full Walk-throughs" with the microgreens! I am on Day 3 with my Sunflower seeds on top of Coco Coir in a Sprouting Tray, and they look just like yours!! (I soaked them for 8 hours, and am using the hydrogen peroxide spray on them.) I'm excited to try these for the first time in the next week!!

[@joannedonovan9489]

It's now day 4, & I've got them in Blackout for 2 days! The lights come out tomorrow!! Exciting!!

[@OnTheGrow]

So, are you hooked on sunflower microgreens yet? Have you tried them dipped in chocolate yet? We also have more recipes coming in our first cookbook to be ready very soon! 😀 Joanne Donovan Again...we really benefit from your support and nice compliments!!! Have you visited our newest website... www.onthegrow.net ...we are so proud of the help it provides!!!

[@OnTheGrow]

Joanne Donovan Have you signed up for our Master Class yet? Please get ready to take advantage of all the information we've assembled for you!!! 😉Joanne Donovan Would you Be~Leaf we're actively working on tasty recipes that will highlight the various flavors of your favorite microgreens in surprising ways...Not just a garnish...yum!!

[@fromtheflightdeck252]

Excellent job! Very interesting and informative..thank you so much for teaching us this

[@OnTheGrow]

Thank you for watching! 😃

[@ajayasiver3944]

Also I’m not sure if it’s for the sake of education but your growing methods are WAY more labor intensive than what need be. When one is growing 100 trays there is no way that watering can be done twice/day or even h2o2 spray everyday this seems good for the home grower or really small scale grower though.

[@OnTheGrow]

Thank you so much for the Feedback Ajaya Siver! We appreciate your support!🙂 Sounds like you've got a healthy set of trays going there!!! Yes...we only got two hands and 24hrs!😉

[@KidguY27]

So using an amended coco based product that has nutrients immediately available will hinder my end results correct? I’m doing it as a control, then I’m going to test various alternatives such as bottom watering with my aquaponics water & using my local salt derived nutrients. I’m sure the type of nutrient is less important than the quantity and time it’s introduced. I remember hearing you shouldn’t use nutrients until they are exposed to light? Is that a good general guideline?

[@OnTheGrow]

We have noticed that using nutrients too soon can negatively impact the germination. We prefer to introduce nutrients once the plants are introduced to the light. I think Corey from Corey'sCave introduces full strenth Maxi-gro to his grow mediums and gets some pretty solid results. We should do a test on this soon to confirm, but for now, we've had great results when only using nutrients once the plants are in the light.

[@m.sawmill3136]

LOVE LOVE YOUR VIDS!!!!!!!! Question, is well water the same as city water; Ph balance and all that? Is there a difference when people use well water VS city water? what water do you use?? Which water Ph is best?? Does it matter?? How can I contact "on the grow"?

[@mirakoly9521]

Maybe i missed it in the other videos, but could you tell us a little bit about your growenvironment: - what is the average temperature you are aiming for in your grow room? - whats the average humidity? And how do you ensure, that it stays at that levels? - air conditioner? - exhaust air unit? Thank you very much for your stunning videos. Yours are the best about microgreens!!!

[@OnTheGrow]

Hello! Yes so we have a video that shows our grow space and I believe we talk about it. We keep our grow space between 75-80F and the humidity 50% or below. Is regulated by a ac/heat unit that's installed, and a dehumidifier. Currently since it's getting colder outside we also have a portable heater that's also set to 71F to help maintain it better. Plus we have a giant fan located in the front center of the room that helps circulate the air along with the fans on each shelf. Thank you so much!, We really appreciate it and your support 😀

[@johnflynn2109]

Is that light bad for your eyes?

[@OnTheGrow]

@@johnflynn2109 No! It's not very bright. I still wouldn't recommenced directly looking at it though, cause like all lights it will cause strain on your eyes. But we never stare at them. There are some LED panel lights, like the red and blue spectrum that its best to wear glasses that are made for being around them because they're really bright.

[@giselleplantbasedvegan9174]

Thank you for another great video. With regard to the trays, is the middle green tray a different grade or material? I've read comments from others, not here, about chemicals from trays leaching into the product. Thanks again for the time you take to share your knowledge with us!

[@OnTheGrow]

Thank you so much for the support! It is the same material which is a PP (Polypropylene plastic). PP is generally a pretty safe option and doesn't leech like a PVC or something would. Technically most leeching occurs when plastics are subjected to high heat or high UV radiation. We don't really let them get either in this space because our lights don't put off a lot of UV and the temperature is controlled. Growing outdoors would be slightly more concerning though and I wish that there were more non-plastic growing options for that. Hope that helps!

[@ohfifi]

You probably get this question a lot but do you compost or reuse the medium after one use

[@Magedsaleh]

Check the answer 28:55

[@cynthiaerskine4882]

Such a thorough description of each stage of the process. Thankyou!

[@ninaecker1096]

Where did you get the 15pound brick from? It has the perfect shape ;)

[@OnTheGrow]

We buy them from our local hardware store, Home depot & Lowes usually, they have them in the outdoor section :)

[@agustriadi4247]

I........love you.....and

[@OnTheGrow]

Thank you for the support!

[@alexwalter9306]

Hi guys!! Great videos, thanks for all the knowledge!! A question, what anti fungus do you use? is it organic?? Thanks!

[@tristessa771]

Can you use a water and vinegar solution as opposed to a hydrogen peroxide and water solution to prevent mold and decay? If so, what kind of ratio would you recommend?

[@block4565]

Very informative video! You guys are very thorough in your delivery. We've been researching microgreens for over a year now, and this virus has given me the inspiration to just get started. Our first round of sunnys turned moldy in 2 days. I think it was due to over soaking, over watering, and maybe too many seeds sown.. thanks much for the example.

[@deniset1005]

What are you using for the sanitizer after cleaning your grow trays

[@OnTheGrow]

We sun sanitize our trays or sometimes will do a very light bleach and water soak. But if you do the bleach soak you have to look up your local regulations on sanitation to figure out what they require for PPM cause its different everywhere 🥳

[@bonilla2022]

Is there a reusable grow medium, tray screen, etc. that a beginner can use? THANKS! You Guys ROCK!! :-)

[@BIGPHATDADDY]

Is that called Coco coir?

[@OnTheGrow]

Yes! It has worked really well for us, but a good organic soil will do just fine as well!

[@bradleyharding3256]

Awesome Video, very well constructed, and very informational. Only three things I do differently. 1)I only spray the Food Grade Hydrogen peroxide on Day 1, thats it.. 2) I don't use Fans, because if a batch does catch mold I find it spreads the mold spores to the other Trays. 3 I never Spray from the top after the germination process, because I find that when you do from the top and not the bottom, it promotes mold. This is only my methods. If it works for you, Awesome.

[@kricketkitty]

How do you bottom water after germination and before roots can reach water without overwatering the entire tray?

[@bradleyharding3256]

@@kricketkitty I personally just add enough to look enough, if that makes sense. The Dirt/Coco mats will only take up what it can hold.

[@gillweber7930]

Hi CJ n Mandi, your programs are absolutely awesome with good educationally quality. Thank you so very much for all your devotion. We're going to be planting sunflower seeds tomorrow. One question which is foxing us at the moment is, do we soak all varieties of sunflower seeds prior to planting? We took to sprouting and micro greens and are thrilled with the results. Also tomorrow, we will be tasting our very first sprouting of Red Clover and White Clover. Can't describe our excitement! Many thanks again. Sending greetings from Australia, Gill 🦘🐨

[@garrettandjamiemyers3429]

You guys are Ah.Mazing! Thanks so much for your hard work and dedication. I have been researching microgreens for the past 4 months and have not yet started because some of the information out there seems a bit convoluted or confusing, but you guys really have a great teaching gift that lays the information out in a concise and understandable way. Because of your videos I am placing my orders (through your links obviously 😉) this weekend to get the ball rolling for our microgreens business! One question I’m not sure about if you could point me in the direction for the answer: our water supply is through a well and ran through a water softener. Do I still need to set up a filtration system to use this source or can I use it as is and just adjust the Ph? Thanks for any information you may have on this subject!

[@OnTheGrow]

Thank you so much for your support!! We really appreciate you shopping through our affiliate links, that helps us continue doing this! So excited to hear how your business progresses!! I'd likely just use the well water since it is likely very fresh. I'd try growing with it as-is and see how your microgreens turn out. If they don't grow well on the first trys, it could be the water and then I would begin playing with pH and everything. Generally, they will do just fine with unchanged water. If you notice issues, get a gallon or so of a filtered water from the grocery or something and try growing two trays side by side, one with your water, one with the filtered. You can also try checking the pH on both to make sure they are fairly even. I bet your well water has a lot of great minerals in it that would help with growth though... Hope that helps!

[@meechoochieng6720]

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[@getoffmylawn36]

Glad Britta found her place and passion within the microgreens Community.

[@AM-bk9ei]

Could I just use bulk black oil sunflower seeds meant for bird feed?

[@OnTheGrow]

Great question, we reached out to one of the major wild-bird seed producers and they said “do not eat these”. The main reason was because they have no restrictions on the chemicals the growers use for wild-feed. So the growers can spray whatever they want on it, even if it’s not good to be eaten... I would avoid wild-bird seed. It’s not worth your health to consume huge quantities of unsafe seed.

[@myhobbies411]

What is the concentration of the peroxide?. Is it 12%?

[@OnTheGrow]

3% food grade is what we typically use

[@bonniehoke-scedrov4906]

Great video! Thanks! ************************* How much vinegar per liter do you add to reduce the pH? Approximately? I don’t have a pH monitor, but I can certainly add vinegar! Thanks.

[@GrowSomethinwithJeff]

New to the channel! I have a pound of sunflower seeds coming in the mail and this will be my first time growing micro-greens. Is 15 pounds of weight necessary that seems like a lot? I will be doing a smaller batch, not a 10x20 tray. I have not decided on medium yet, I was thinking using seed starting mix. Have you used that before and would you say it is ok to use? I will document my process as well so I can see where things go wrong if they do. I am not expecting it but you never know. Thank you for the tips and tricks.

[@OnTheGrow]

Hello Jeff!! 15lbs of weight will make a big difference in your germination with sunflower microgreens. I know it seem's like a lot, but you'd be surprised. It also helps get those seed hulls off. If your doing a smaller tray you can always use something similar in weight.... Yes! Seed starting mixes are the way to go for microgreens. Though every brand of seed starting mix is going to give you different results, some are better than other brands. A good one is Roots Organics "Microgreens" Mix 🥳 Hope everything grows amazing for you!!

[@integrun]

Thanks for sharing this great video, well presented Do you have indication for - how many Grams of seeds per tray with some other microleaves like: alfalfa, Kyle wheat etc. Thanks

[@OnTheGrow]

Thank you!!, Honestly not sure. Usually when we grow sunflower we grow them alone because the seed hulls get everywhere and link to decay!

[@quynhnguyen9107]

Thank you for the amazing video. So we only use hydrogen peroxide during the germination process only?

[@davewave2760]

10:13 Food Grade H2O2? What percentage H2O2, 35% or something else to mix with 1 liter water (H2O)?

[@seanpatrickwatkins9352]

The H202 bottle in the background at 2:30 mark has blue circle at bottom saying 3%. I tracked it down on google as being Essential Oxygen Brand - 3% Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide.

[@conradsurowka6755]

I thought I'd save money by buying 35% H2O2 and diluting it down to 3% with the proper amount of water. However, H202 over 3% is unstable and easily loses its strength with every twist of the cap. That means you don't actually know what the percentage is each time you use it. If you're diluting it with water at the same ratio each time, you end up with something lower than 3%. Additionally, 35% H202 is dangerous, as you can easily get burned. I've stuck with the 3% H202 because you can let it sit even for a week or two and it's stable at 3%.

[@mystikalrebel]

hold the phone....all your crops is being made from that trailer?

[@OnTheGrow]

Yes! It has worked out really well so far! When we make it to the end of April, that will be a full year of testing out this concept... We hadn't seen anyone try it, so we figured it might be fun!

[@RovingPunster]

ULTRAVIOLET VS MOLD: I'm going to test pairing the H2O2 spray with 10 sec of low intensity disinfecting ultraviolet light (2w of UV-C), each time I water during blackout ... then I'll use the UV-C for spot treating during light. I'll let you know how it goes. I snagged the portable cordless LED black light on amazon ($20 discounted 85% to $3), and this seems like a practical use.

[@BishopHeshmat]

Thanks for the video! I'm doing a microgreens project with kids and we were wondering how long the sunflower sprouts stay fresh after you cut them.

[@gabrielguzman1001]

Have you made a video showing how you reuse the compost? How about some tips and tricks on that. Thanks

[@thomasbennett131]

Great content, well presented and informative. 🌱❤️🌱

[@OnTheGrow]

Thank you for your feedback and for watching!! 🥳

[@gdaly136]

appreciate the well delivered and concise video's.... It's mentioned in the video that there are 6 shelf layers with a total of 18 trays, but can't you really fit 4 trays per shelf. One of your shelfs has 4 trays. total 24 trays.

[@Link0976]

I always grew sunflower microgreens with wheat grass for my roommate's cat. Never thought to do it for myself!

[@AR-hy1wc]

Awesome video! Make sure if you follow the steps in this video that you are using the same trays and coconut coir. I made the simple mistake of following these steps with soil and I rotted my roots. Live and learn

[@OnTheGrow]

🙂Thank you so much for the Feedback A R! We appreciate your support! Sad to hear of your lost crops...Coco Coir really is our main go to in most all we grow!

[@duarte2387]

translate the book into Brazilian Portuguese... please? 😇😇😇😇🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@gabrielcramos9361]

MUY INTERESANTE ; GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR, SALUDOS DESDE BAJA CALIFORNIA!

[@838Frank]

Thanks for taking time to make this video, I found it both informative and well-paced!

[@OnTheGrow]

Thank you so much for the support Frank! We really appreciate it!

[@WoodenBoatGuy]

Wow, your sub count is exploding!!! Nice. Oh, and another great video. I just harvested my first sunflower micro greens after watching your other videos.

[@OnTheGrow]

Thank you so much!! It is pretty wild that we jumped 6,000 in a month! We really appreciate your continued support!

[@paulburr8001]

You need to calibrate the ph pen. when its calibrated it will have a check mark on the screen, lower right side . Good luck

[@OnTheGrow]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@fatboyonthecloud]

Awesome video! Thanks for the learning experience! When you mention time wise. Later at Night, What time frame would that be? Trying to grow around my work schedule. Would checking at 6am and 6pm daily be ok?

[@OnTheGrow]

Thank you so much Frank! Yeah, that should work perfectly! We generally water at 8am and then 7-8pm. I think that an 8 to 12 hour gap should be perfect.

[@lissascales2701]

I just watched your video...thank you. So far as being able to purchase the products, I cannot get the h202, or the ph down that you show in your video...is there anywhere else I can purchase them? I JUST started the sunflowers for the second time...moldy again...frustrating...then saw this and would like to try it

[@ridingvenus]

29:04 im gonna see about washing the coir…& speratine as much root feasible for my birds…from “wild birds” to 🐔 etc..and put the coir in my appropriate grow areas..like over tree areas.

[@patriciasouza9567]

Another great video ! Thank you for all the great tips 🙏✨ I am not too sure what is this water ocean solution you talk about, would you mind explaining that ? Again truly grateful for your videos ...

[@OnTheGrow]

It is an organic nutrient that we add into our water. It has worked really well and it is supposedly all minerals from the sea. You can see it on this list here: www.amazon.com/shop/onthegrowfarms?listId=H9Q1RK38L9D9 We mix it in at a 0.5oz/gallon ratio currently and we have had great results with that. Thank you so much for your continued support!

[@hilinebuildersinc.5753]

I'm trying to find affordable ph meters but I'm shocked at the cost. Over $100 for the cheapest. Can you guide me to one that is affordable for someone who is just a casual personal microgreen grower? Thank You.

[@timbaxter681]

I fucking love you guys and I love your videos. I paused at @6:35.. Where did you buy that stainless steel table? I love the sunken draining station. I think what I love most about you two is how you take the time to experiment and find the best equipment and then marry it with your grow methods and SOP's. What I like second about you two is how sexy you both are! haha Wish you the best in 2022!

[@Locke19901]

These are great, but a summary would be nice too. Like Day 1, weight, mist, Day 4 blackout no weight, Day 7 bottom water, etc...

[@OnTheGrow]

Yeah, that is what we are doing for all the full-walkthroughs going forward. You can see a quick reference here for seeding and germinating: www.onthegrow.net/growing-guide

[@Locke19901]

@@OnTheGrow Thanks! that is awesome!

[@cindyfinlayson4197]

On The Grow I enjoyed your video very much. Thank you . Do your “grow times” include the germinating/blackout period? 🌻

[@elisabethoie5486]

@@OnTheGrow says page not found

[@LightGesture]

Im on day 7 and my sunflowers arent looking at ALL that way. Mannnny seeds havent established roots downwards and are just floating. If i tipped upside down, half my crop would fall out. I have mesh bottom. Dunno whats going wrong.

[@nzmermaid]

Do you use 3% or 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide?

[@OnTheGrow]

We use the 3% with great results! Anything works as long as you dilute it correctly. Be careful because 12% & 35% can burn the skin. We like the 3% because there is less risk involved.

[@jonathandarling4736]

I love your videos. You guys provide such great detail and easy to follow instructions. Thank you; getting near my first harvest!

[@OnTheGrow]

😊Jonathan Darling Have you signed up for our Master Class yet? Please get ready to take advantage of all the information we've assembled for you!!! You will be hooked after your first harvest! let us also help you with recipes for your crops in our new cookbook coming very soon!

[@georgeedwards7058]

Great video ❤it!!!! Do you have a beginner’s video? From start to finish, the set up with what type of lighting etc? I know there’s other videos online but I was just curious if you had any? Do you have a link for the nutes?

[@хххЧегевара]

Привет можно делать описания в ссылке на русском языке .

[@OnTheGrow]

Мы делаем все возможное, чтобы их перевести! Спасибо за поддержку!

[@ephrem.gizachew]

Wow!! Such a sweet instructor!! I like you. 😍 Do you have a video for other microgreen types? If not, please do for another microgreen. 🙏

[@bugar994]

Hey guys, I have one small problem. After 5th day, some of the sunflowers lay down and I don't know what is the problem? Can you help me, where I am wrong?

[@OnTheGrow]

You might be under watering them! I'd suggest checking your medium and see if its dry any where. Also if your roots are starting to brown that's another sign that they aren't getting enough water.

[@bugar994]

@@OnTheGrow Thank you for replying! I am using a 10x20 grow box bottom without holes, and I am using soil. I will be more careful about watering now. Sometimes I don't know how thin layer of soil should be for healthy roots.

[@EssayonsFG]

Thanks for explaining your process again in clear details. Rob

[@OnTheGrow]

😃 No problem Rob, thank you for watching!

[@zsozsousa1]

Thanks for the video guys! The new intro is pretty cool . I just finished my sunflower yesterday, it came out to almost the exact grams as yours . Good job guys, please keep it going.

[@OnTheGrow]

Thank you for watching 😀 We're happy with our new intro, its simple and shows our grow space. That's awesome, it always feels good whenever you get a good harvest weight. Will have some more full walk-through videos coming very soon!

[@polarbear3386]

What percentage is the food grade hydrogen peroxide you use for the mix ratio? Our food grade is 16% while most of the medical stuff is 3%. Basically, what is the % of the final solution?

[@loganct5]

I have a ton of appreciation for you guys. Every time i need a seeding weight i always watch these videos. Thank you. I should just start writing them down... Maybe by chance you have a spreadsheet of this information???

[@OnTheGrow]

Glad to hear that, and thank you for the support! Yes, we do! Click on this link, and it'll take you to our product page on our website. Select free pdfs in the drop-down menu, and there's a couple of options that we're sure you'll love! 😉 onthegrow.net/collections/all

[@autisticcormorant6881]

Is that nasturtium on the rack? If so, I would love to see a video on that, because it's one of the most used garnishes on fine dining dishes, and I love them!

[@OnTheGrow]

That is Nasturtium! Great eye! The full walkthrough of that will be coming out in about a week! They are so dang tasty!

[@xzxz-uy2lm]

I tried growing some hulled eating sunflower seeds just to see if they would and they germinated great within 2 days.

[@OnTheGrow]

Where did you get yours? I have been wondering how it would work... Thanks for sharing!

[@xzxz-uy2lm]

@@OnTheGrow I got them from an Indian food supplies store. If you search "hulled sunflower seeds" you should find plenty around although I did notice some are sold as bird feed and some sold for human consumption so that's something to keep in mind

[@ramrod132]

Food grade hydrogen peroxide is a bit hard to find right now. Are there other options that would work to prevent mold?

[@OnTheGrow]

Yes! You can make your own mix! For our organic fungicide spray you'll need 1 liter water, 1/2TSP of potassium bicarbonate, 15drops of organic neem oil, 15drops of organic oil of oregano, and 10 drops of Dr. Bronner’s Pure-Castile hemp unscented baby soap Here's a link that has the items listed www.amazon.com/shop/onthegrowfarms?listId=2BYNJU1NFW8R5

[@ramrod132]

@@OnTheGrow Awesome, thank you! I actually have most of that on hand. I was able to source a bottle, but I will use that as plan B if I need something in addition to H2O2. Also, for anyone interested, here's a little more info I found on hydrogen peroxide. Some but not all first aid hydrogen peroxide contains stabilizers that you don't want on your food. It should say on the back if it is stabilized, but you should also often call the manufacturer to confirm. By calling the number on the back, I was able to find out that mine is safe for food contact even though it's not labeled as such.

[@ЗелёныйЗмей-н6и]

Hi from Russia!✋ for your info-the microgreens are not important hp! It’s could be 5.5-7.5

[@fabriglas]

After you harvest the sprouts what do you do with the left overs? Bin it all or harvest a second growth? I know that the second growth may not taste as good but it could be give to livestock chickens or goats etc it doesn't taste good as that's the plant trying to defend itself.. you would have a lot of coconut medium.. have you tried aeroponics? no coconut medium also would be interest in your water and electricity bills etc? Also your lighting are they normal bulbs or UV as the white light will work not best for plant growth its more UV centric.... Need to get a shed for myself

[@druidofrack]

hi, my sprouts are very slow to germinate indeed I put them into a 21 celcius room. I soak them for 18 hours and I place them into the tray with the soil. dunno why... any ideas? the others like rocket and radish are doing pretty well.

[@palazzo5875]

Hi .. i been watching ur video 2 month now and i like what u do am still learning from u guys so can u please post i link from where to buy the ( food grade hydrogen peroxide ) also how much i have to mix with water thanks

[@tadishprat9173]

hey! great job! can I ask how many grams of seeds did you use? also can i know why you harvest with cotiledons and you dont wait for the two real leafs? and the last Question is, can I know the brand/name/model of the weight and bowl? thanks! love

[@Faustvonholle]

They showed at 1:10 ish that they start with 125 grams of seeds

[@OnTheGrow]

125 grams for this video, we will usually seed between 100g-200g depending on the sunflower batch. If you let the two real leaves or "True leafs" come out, they get bitter. We taste ours daily to see when we want to harvest and generally it is when the true leafs are just starting to grow.

[@OnTheGrow]

Here is the bowl set we use: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IR5MCEG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@donnyrichard453]

In regard to the 3% Hydrogen Peroxide, do you know if it degrades when left in light. I know most HP is in a brown or solid colored container to stop degradation from light. Do you simply mix with the 2 tablespoons of water and leave in spray bottle for later use or do you have to make a new mix for every use? By the way you guys are just fantastic in explaining everything and so grateful for you to share your knowledge. Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@OnTheGrow]

Usually will keep ours in a black spray bottle to keep it form degrading. A good suggestion is using Black Plasti Dip to blackout the outside of a spray bottle! We just mix ours and use it until its out, then we make more. We really appreciate the kind words and for you supporting us! 🥳

[@jfkenz2713]

why u throw away seed that already germinated and stuck on the tray ?is there any reason?can you just put it back?

[@OnTheGrow]

We prefer to get rid of seeds that are stuck because they might get pulled into the canopy and decay. Generally, if it hasn't germinated well with everything else by day 2-3, we will toss them out. You can put it back, but it will likely not grow well and end up small with the seed hull stuck on its cotyledon. We usually only lose about 5-15 seeds to this out of the few hundred we used, so it is pretty normal. Most crops get about a 95% germination rate at best, so that falls within that loss rating.

[@jfkenz2713]

@@OnTheGrow thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@nasserruby7192]

Wow ..frist a video I get leran allot about germination or hydroponic. My question how I get cocoa core such my country or what is the substitute Thanks allot for sharing

[@jennw6809]

Great video! So if I understood correctly, you pH balanced the water you used for soaking, but then just misted with tap water. I take it you have found it's not so important to water with that all the way through? And how about once you started bottom watering - do you pH balance that? And on day 8, all of the hulls were mysteriously gone - many must have come off in your evening brushing - is that typical?

[@OnTheGrow]

We’ve simplified it a bit, we no longer pH soak, it was only that batch of seed that needed it. When we bottom water with nutrients, it is always pH balanced to 5.8. It depends on the seed batch for ease of hull removal. Some batches are super easy like this one, others take a lot more work. It’s best to get them off during germination and brush daily to knock off.

[@chriscaufield4634]

excellent detailed information!! Thank you for taking the time to educate us!

[@OnTheGrow]

🙂 Thanks for sharing your excitement!!! Please visit onthegrow.net for more great assistance!!!

[@Terri-LynnRanger-xw7ns]

Can you give 2 cups of water just once a day? Is it okay to use bottom water fertilizer with every feeding?

[@123hoddie]

PH down is Phosphoric acid, you should wear safety glasses and rubber gloves when handling it .

[@KaliHuntArt]

All i can say is don’t soak it longer than 24 hours trust me 😢 i know better now lol😅

[@gailmoore5065]

May I suggest that when you do the taste test, you describe it's taste for you...like nutty, spicy, hot , earthy, maybe combinations or something else.

[@gloriawitt3814]

Once again you have provided a very informative and entertaining video. ICan you explain why you use Ph water only in the soak process? You mention filtered water in the anti-fungal spray mix. Is this just normal tap water with a higher Ph? Also, is there a difference between the normal 3% hydrogen peroxide and the food grade?

[@OnTheGrow]

Thank you so much for your support! We no longer pH balance our soaks. We are going to make an updated video on how to grow sunflower microgreens! We pH balanced in the past to help with the germination rates... As for the difference between regular and food-grade H2O2, food-grade does not have any binders in it.

[@shreyajain6761]

hey... i am having mould issue with the sunflower seeds and pea shoots...Have treated it with hydrogen peroxide but doesn't seem to help. Please help me with it...

[@J.T323]

Great video...the way you guys put your video's together with the in video pop ups and in detail explanations are excellent...great work...tip:put your measuring data like the weight and volume you collect on screen in metric and imperial...

[@OnTheGrow]

Thank you for the feedback!! And that's a good suggestion, Will get that in a video soon 😀 Appreciate you supporting our business.

[@brianandlynphilippines]

Howdy from Conroe! I started my second set of sunflower trays last night. My first 3 tested seeds were flawless, but my pet tray from feedstore tried to have some patches of mold. This round I did stricter procedures, as this is 7 trays of pet food seed sunnies, but I already noticed 2 tips from you in the first 2 minutes of your video that I will integrate on my next grow. Thanks for sharing knowledge freely!

[@OnTheGrow]

Howdy Neighbor! We're so grateful that you've found this video helpful!! We appreciate your support!

[@peterarrieta4647]

Arnold Natürlich I'm from Conroe too 😮

[@junyang1710]

Can the soil be used repeatedly? Is soil expensive? (coconut ?) Thank you in advance

[@michelemize]

I think in another video you mentioned that you have a filter on the sink, but what about ph balancing that water? Or is that only necessary in certain circumstances? When *is* ph balancing important?