How to Make a Self Watering Microgreen Grower out of a Take out Container

[@karennakata8776]

Sir, no matter the age of your audience, your instruction is wonderful. So easy to follow and understand.

[@CredibleHulk10]

5 corporate growers stumbled on this channel and left a "dislike" for breaking their stranglehold on food. Absolutely brilliant content.

[@KeepOnGrowin]

Lol, thank you very much!

[@suni2421]

And in a couple of yrs from now they will stop selling seeds and ban /fine/jail u for growing food.

[@ivanhorvat8964]

THANK YOU 🙏 VERY MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO !!!!!! Great 👍 IDEAS ! Oh I’m also cheap or frugal , depending on your point of view . My point of view is “ why waste , or throw away perfectly good containers when you can “ repurpose “ !? Yes I’m an immigrant (came to Canada 🍁 in ‘66 ) We , my family , my father was really good at repurposing ! 🙏⚒️🛠️⛏️🪚🔨✝️🇭🇷🇨🇦

[@JustAnotherHotDay]

Corporate growers probably have health codes to keep up with.

[@oztrich24]

@@JustAnotherHotDay Those "health codes" that corporations have to contend with are much looser than you can imagine. Permitted % of bugs and other debris are no problem. Sourcing regulations are also incredibly useful. For corporations, the bottom line counts more than anything and they have a huge number of lobbyists to make sure they get that.

[@hbrunet72]

I am a 51 year old grandmother who is learning to garden, and stumbled on your video ... I've always wanted to grow microgreens but was intimidated by it thinking it was harder than you have made it appear here! I will be starting my own microgreens today! Thank you!

[@Ash.Crow.Goddess]

Same. Well, I'm 47.

[@audrey3042]

Me too ☺️

[@glendaolsen9158]

I'm nearly 70 & have grown many micro greens. They add wonderful crunch to salads & sammies. Been ill for a couple years but able to start them again soon.

[@beverlycharles6534]

Update? Did you grow micro greens? How did it go?

[@beverlycharles6534]

​@@Ash.Crow.GoddessUpdate? Did you grow micro greens? How did it go?

[@EnglishMadeleine]

This content is obviously made for schoolchildren but I’m 70 and I’m still learning and will be trying this out later today! Great video 😍

[@shirleyvanarsdalecrabtree2880]

Same here Madeleine. Us seniors can always keep learning. I’m going to try this too.

[@GeorgeAlexa]

Well, in June l will be 79, God willing

[@shirleyvanarsdalecrabtree2880]

@@GeorgeAlexa ……Does that mean you’re still learning too G? 😊🙏🏾

[@blkbrn1952]

Me also, can't wait to try this! May do it with the grandkids as a project also.

[@joycegreer9391]

Same here. Can't believe I'm 70, happened too fast.

[@phoebegraveyard7225]

You are an excellent teacher. Thank you. As a senior living two hours from the city, I need alternatives for leafy green foods. I hope you know what a wonderful thing you are doing for us oldsters.

[@deedoyle4069]

YES, at 85 !

[@saundraweed9738]

Wow ! Didn’t know all my saved containers could be so useful and let me grow food in my tiny apartment . Thank you.

[@irisbailar3980]

You are a good teacher. I always thought I needed all the fancy equipment. I am 50 , You learn all your life.

[@carabiner7999]

I live below the poverty line on SSDI. There's no available Low Income/Section 8/811 housing, as the 14 year waitlist closed about as many years ago. I need to keep my costs as low as possible, but I love fresh fruits and veggies, which can be expensive, especially as a vegetarian! I'm in my 50s and remember sprouting beans and seeds on wet paper towels in jars as a kid. This is a fantastic, updated version, and helps use the milk cartons I know my city only pretends to recycle! Thank you.

[@carabiner7999]

Wow! Thanks for the rapid notice. Cheers!

[@tmontero8492]

I learned so much from your video! As a 68-year-old grandma gardener, my large garden is getting more and more challenging to keep weeded, planted, watered, fertilized, harvested, etc... Hydroponics, as you presented it, is definitely something I will do. And micro greens are so nutritious as well as great starts for larger plants. Love how you raid your recycle bin for supplies! You have a wonderful approach, sir. I plan to watch your other videos and subscribe! Count me in as one of your students! Thank you so much.

[@KeepOnGrowin]

Awesome! Welcome aboard! Let me know if you have questions.

[@tmontero8492]

I'm pretty sure you're my new hero.

[@Truthseeker1957]

I can relate to your interest in the time of your life. I too, am at this place, and for the same reasons. This is an incredible info package he presents us with, and gives me confidence for success. Best to you and your endeavors.

[@sjt4689]

Search for Charles Dowding on KZbin. He has been doing no-dig gardening for many years & is also senior. No-dig using compost literally eliminates the need to fertilize at all, and you will have nearly no weeds. So few that you will be able to see them the second they come up & nip them in the bud. This man changed the way I garden. Using your compost every year AND mulch also greatly reduces the need to water your garden as well. Be cautuous of where you get your compost if you don't have your own compost bin as a lot of store-bought compost can be contaminated with chemicals which can harm your plants & soil. Another good person to search on KZbin is Liz Zorab - Byther Farm. She is also senior, as is her husband. Look into the Ruth Stout gardening method as well. All of the above people will teach you easier ways to garden which isn't so difficult for your body to deal with & which is far less time consuming. I have 2 businesses & have many outdoor duties such as wood chopping & more, yet I am still able to fit a great deal of gardening in because I now garden very differently than my grandparents & other family members did. FYI mulching is your friend, even just with cardboard between rows, used as your walking paths. Can also use wood chips, straw, old wool sweaters or carpets, cotton t-shirts & other clothing (check to make sure that there are no synthetic fibres in there as they don't compost) whatever you have. Gardening is so much easier than people realize.

[@gudgengrebe]

I’m 67 and have been doing no dig gardening for years here in southeast uk. I learned about it by watching someone called Charles Dowding. Look for his great videos where he explains everything. I hope you find that useful. Hardly any weeding needed, especially once things settle down. I’m going to try and learn how to grow using this hydroponic method. Id always thought it would be too complicated and expensive. I’m going to give it a try. Anyway, I hope you have good results. All the best from us here!

[@s.k.1091]

Wonderful -- I’m 67 and just loved the simplicity of this instruction! Beats the heck out of all the “grown up” videos that are overloaded with graphics, streaming and horrible ‘background’ music! I LOVE this video and this instructor ❤

[@OldLadyInFL]

Thanks so much for this. I eat a lot of mushrooms, and don't have the conditions to grow them in my apartment, but I do grow micro, mini and baby greens. I start them in the little blue mushroom containers, transplant some to the mini containers and then transplant some of those to the baby containers. I put a few in a pot and stick it outside for next year's seeds. I keep telling people who say they can't grow food in an apartment that they CAN. I'm glad you're telling people the same. With greens and bean sprouts, you're set if you hit a time when you need food and can't get it.

[@KeepOnGrowin]

That's amazing! Great job!

[@leannedeco9484]

I love how you are addressing young teens, and children not just adults letting them know that this is something that they can do that. This is not just a mystery that only adults or some far off company can do

[@cherylperkins7538]

Hey, I'm an adult and have never attempted to do this. I WILL NOW. The best video I've seen. Thank you.😍

[@roannegrasso6035]

What an excellent use of all of those left over food containers. I can hardly wait to plant my seeds. Thank you so much.

[@ImASurvivorNThriver]

Great stuff! If you're interested in tweaking your slits, here's an idea. You could put 3 holes on each side where the slits are and thread one or two long shoe laces or paracord through the holes and have the ends laying in the water on the bottom to wick up the water to the plants above. The shoe laces or paracord could be used over and over again. Thanks for sharing. :-)

[@KeepOnGrowin]

That's a cool idea, thanks!

[@TheMartiniDiva]

Candle wicking is good too.

[@kimmyc3779]

I tried using old cotton T-shirts as a wicking material once in a hydroponic experiment. It was a disaster! The cotton broke down really fast. But, for micro greens, they would hold up long enough. I like the paper towel idea and the use of containers. 💚

[@lisaw8202]

I used the wick idea with my huge houseplants and cotton clothesline for wicks when I went out of the country for a month. Worked beautifully!

[@oztrich24]

@@kimmyc3779 I used old socks as wicks in a self watering plastic barrel, cut in half lengthwise and laid on it's side. Put hinges on the top part for a lid. I planted strawberries and herbs. I built a stand for it. It looks like a BBQ grill! There's online instructions and probably YT videos on how to make one.

[@SouthFloridaSunshine]

Yay! I found another Florida gardening guy getting it done. I am in South Florida retired art teacher, but I still am newish to growing in SFL. My Dad quit veggie gardening here so I never learned, but after he past away I became determined to figure out how to produce edibles in my own yard. Just starting the Kratky method, so glad I found you, love the recycling ideas!

[@deborahgarner5464]

I’m excited to have found your channel! It’s so easy to let the cost of things overwhelm us to the point that we don’t even try. But , what you’ve shared here takes away all excuses. Thank you for this!

[@bettydona9595]

Hi Mike watching from Montreal Canada I wanted to thank for what you're doing Ihave been doing micro green d in mason jars but my works in a restaurant I've been saving a lot of those containers for sharing food with my friends, family and neighbors and I'm always buying seeds. Thanks for the tips now I can share my greens with them too what a nice gift to give .you and wife are amazing. May God bless your family. 💯🏝

[@KeepOnGrowin]

Thank you Betty! You are a wonderful person for sharing with everyone. Keep up the good work, the world needs more people like you.

[@bjb0808]

I love this. So accessible and your presentation is so clear, concise and kind! Thank you.

[@KeepOnGrowin]

Thank you very much!

[@organiccleanfoodconnection]

Great video. I did one on using salad box and organic bamboo paper towel. Microgreens. Saved my life. I have a 12 acre farm surrounded by chemical farmers. Micro greens is everyone’s chance to eat pure healthy food. Eating them alive is the secret to life

[@neridacruz9794]

Im excited .l just tuned in . So how soon can we Harvest ? For example , The mustard plants.

[@s.b.9543]

I’m homeschooling and this is going to a great project to the start of our hydroponics. Thanks so much. I ordered the nutrients but in the mean time we can start the micro greens 🤍

[@KeepOnGrowin]

So cool. I am here if you have questions.

[@gerinaroundgrmoblo8722]

Thank you, sir!! I'm 40 years old and sometimes need the growing type of learning to be explained as if I were in a classroom. Can't wait to go forward with this/these techniques! Appreciate your commitment!!!!

[@elianneluxton1730]

Thank you I’m 67 and never got the knack of successfully growing micros your vid is excellent, I’m going to try, wish me luck. Gardener Yorkshire England.

[@jackieflynt995]

Good luck! ❤

[@estanford826]

Nature is SO abundant. She does ALL the work even without soil. Amazing!

[@debbiefanz1121]

THIS IS THE BEST IDEA! Thank you! No one else has shown this on the internet. You should take your microgreens to a farmer's market - they would be a hit! THANK YOU!

[@tvnevadagold]

ENJOYED THE CLIP AND LEARNED ALOT AND IM 69 YEARS OLD!!!

[@jollyroger5646]

I haven't been to school for a few.....decades!😂 but I found this very educational and helpful. My wife asked me if I had ever considered aquaponics. I said no because that's quite expensive. Thanks for showing me a low budget way. Even though we rarely eat out, I'm sure I'll find enough items, around the house, to utilize.

[@plaistedfamily8574]

You are a beautiful soul. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. What I find wonderful about this is that anyone can do it and you don’t have to buy expensive equipment to do so. I can’t wait to watch your other videos. ❤

[@patriciavia7491]

I'm 59 & you instructed me very well. You are a good teacher🤗

[@johannandrebarnard3020]

Wonderful and informative.I am now very pumped up!Thanks for making out planet healthier.Blessings .

[@Az.Ashroff]

I have never tried micro greens but after watching this I want to try. Even though it is for kids, I found this video very informative. Thank you for explaining so well and all the tips.

[@loreliescorzafava4362]

I have used inverted water bottles cut in half with a mop string wick, with soil, to grow seeds like sunflowers in my classroom. They are self watering for those sunny weekends when school is closed. Another bottom half can go on top like a mini greenhouse until spouts are strong. The kids love them.

[@KeepOnGrowin]

That is awesome! I love that!!! You rock, getting kids interested in growing!

[@laurabrowning924]

You're an excellent teacher! I'm 61 and learned from you! Thanks Food security!

[@AmandaWood-rc2ub]

Definitely trying your process! I’ve shared it with my mom. She’s going to try it, too! Thank you for making this simple and understandable for a lay-person! 🙏

[@StephStruble]

I loved this video. I have failed a few times at micro greens because I forgot to water them all the time. It's hard to do if you work full time. So, I hope you know how much I truly appreciate this idea! God bless

[@ocelotcat]

Great video, thank you 🙏 Now I can grow my micro greens without needing to get all this expensive, fancy equipment. So excited and grateful. Thank you again 😊

[@istandforfreedom1111]

How awesome is this guy! Using your video in UK for my home schooled kiddos. Thank you 😊 🙏🏼

[@srkish4395]

You are a great teacher, and I have been teaching for years in healthcare! This is a wonderful video for all ages, and great for march break! You keep going, and straighten out your table and add more colour to your background and I hope you have even MORE SUCCESS! I have liked and subscribed to your video and will share with my son Max. Will you explain the goodness of microgreens and how to eat them? I do not know how I found you, but so pleased I did! ALL the best!

[@oztrich24]

You can do this without the soil, too. Just like sprouting jars, but no daily rinsing. Just make sure the paper towel covers the entire surface where the seeds lay. I've sprouted seeds in seed starting trays with no soil. Wheat berries are easy to sprout and nutrious. Let them grow a bit and you have wheat grass. Spraying your sprouts with a hydrogen peroxide/water mix helps keep down mold and fermenting.

[@Cathy16011]

Thanks for the tip. What is the ratio of hydrogen peroxide to water for this? 🌱

[@oztrich24]

@@Cathy16011 I'm not sure it matters. I use about 50/50 distilled water but have seen others use full strength. I'm just more cautious, I guess.

[@BramptonGardener]

@oztrich24 oh great idea. I have a ton of wheat berries, I milk my own. But have plenty of hard wheat, spelt, and kamut to try out. Thanks for the tips. I like the idea of no soil too.

[@Guildarama]

Gonna try no soil with broccoli sprouts.

[@3929Cindy]

Excellent tutorial! I’ve grown microgreens for a couple of years now an tried every method there is and spent!!! I tried this last week and LOVE it! This method is the easiest, quickest and cleanest way. So convenient. It was getting frustrating checking the water and spraying them several times a day and it was starting to take the joy out of the whole thing. I ordered the containers online, wash and sterilize in the dishwasher until they need to be replaced.

[@KeepOnGrowin]

Probably not. Like you said, different types of plants have different needs.

[@seagreenblue4052]

What an uplifting educating teacher. Your attitude is genuinely welcoming. Thank you.

[@marypollock9553]

Thanks for the video.I live in a very small town: this video helped me a lot. Next month I have to teach a class to elementary students on how to germinate/grow sprout. I don't have to buy expensive equipment right now. Thanks🥰

[@jamesstrickland833]

This is genius actually. I have a bunch of spare shower caps I can put over this to make miniature greenhouses

[@KeepOnGrowin]

That's a cool idea!

[@jeannettegrondin7190]

Pls do a video on how u do them in mason jars. Absolutely love that I stumbled across your teachings. Blessings to you 😊♥️🙏

[@robinedwards8881]

I too stumbled upon your amazing channel and have learned sooooo many things about micro-greens! I absolutely LOVE re-using, re-purposing and recycling and look forward to learning many MANY new ways to grow! Just listening to the way you patiently explain everything to kids of all ages makes me wish more of my teachers had been more concerned about how and what their children learned instead of their paycheck! Your love of teaching definitely shines through in all you say and do! Thank you so much for becoming a teacher and loving it! And I’m also a young almost 70 year old who loves gardening and finding new ways to improve and expand my plant universe, and plans to NEVER stop growing! Thank you so much!!

[@mermaidmelucig]

Brilliant! I really enjoy your presentation. It’s like being at home with a big brother who loving is teaching. Thank you. I live in an apartment in California with very little outdoor space for growing food and this is totally doable. I look froward to learning more, transplanting and growing other small plants. Best wishes ❤

[@Pheexperiment]

You have saved my life of gardening. I have no green thumb and I have been wanting to start my own garden but everything feels so intimidating! This is perfect I am a 54-year-old woman just now trying to learn how to garden and this is so well laid out! I appreciate you!

[@indigenouschildrensstorytime]

Awesome video!!! My uncle created a drip system for watering My aunt's herb garden. This is super simple and highly important information to being self sufficient

[@monicarynowiecki6469]

Thank you. I was just watching how healthy broccoli microgreens are and I am going to try growing them.

[@angieniezgocki506]

Thank you for making hydroponics accessible for all!

[@CindyPurses]

I just discovered your channel 2 nights ago. Wow...what you do is incredible. I've tried countless times to raise a garden without much success. But you have given me hope and I am excited to try your protocol. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with us of how to garden a better way and economically as well. You're BRILLIANT!!! God bless you!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@Truthseeker1957]

I loved this. I’ve gardened and canned for 47 yrs now and micro greens are a new fascination. I had no clue where to start for success!! This is a valuable information, hands on video. Thank you. Now I can begin this adventure with confidence. 👍

[@MsSarinakg]

You are easy to listen to, you are not condescending and make it enjoyable to learn new things. Thank you for your time and I look forward to investigating your other videos.🌿☘☺

[@theresamarie1089]

I love your container ideas to DIY out of household goods you would normally trash.

[@justbeachy2031]

I just wanted to say that I feel like I really hit the jackpot finding your Channel. I was super excited to see recipes and we'll be making that lentil roll tomorrow. I need "easy" these days. Last year started Beyond sourdough and started fermenting. Two things that came out really good were Ginger brew and sauerkraut. Looks like I need to get busy so I can make that Reuben sandwich.

[@KeepOnGrowin]

Awesome! Yeah, love the Rueben. Thank you very much, we have more recipes planned.

[@daphneraven6745]

Just Beachy: You can ferment Gingerale too. It’s not that sickly sweet stuff from the store, and it’s really nice. If you’re making it because you have somebody who’s sick, you can sweeten it with honey. Just let it cool down after you boil it on the stove, so that you don’t pasteurize your honey when you add it.

[@justbeachy2031]

@@daphneraven6745 I do that and I love it

[@joaniecoleman9134]

@@KeepOnGrowin love what I see ,the rain gutters is the most interesting but will check out rest of sight. do you have recipes?

[@KeepOnGrowin]

@@joaniecoleman9134 Thank you! Recipes will be in our Thinkific community that we are building out.

[@cakelady475]

I love this I am disabled and this works wonderfully

[@churchindangerberean3518]

Hi there! I want to thank you for all of these good ideas! I really was having a hard time figuring out where the money was going to come from to buy one of those fancy systems. However, for making those slits in the lids, I would never use heat. The fumes from the plastic do not just smell badly--they are toxic! One or two might not hurt much, but over time, these fumes can cause some very serious health issues. Scissors or exacto knife might require extra help or supervision and take more time, but it's much better for your health.

[@KeepOnGrowin]

Cool! Glad you enjoyed it. I do it outside in the open air.

[@TheMartiniDiva]

Burn the openings outside with a fan behind you

[@SuzyQ2022]

If you heat up the scissors a bit before cutting it may make it an easier and smoother cut! 😊

[@ritasenergyherbs3650]

Suggestion is to grow comfrey plant which contains all the nutrients that a plant needs to grow. Look up making comfrey tea for plant fertilizer

[@KeepOnGrowin]

I just got a packet of comfrey seeds in yesterday!

[@erinwright3351]

What a great teacher. You are just the cutest thing ever!!🥰

[@Debrajoy]

I've wanted to do this for a long time but the cost was prohibitive! Thank you so much!

[@k8eekatt]

I have found handy pantry seeds, available on Amazon, sprout well and produce vibrant, flavorful green sprouts!

[@tiramisu5901]

Mike, I’m so glad to have stumbled upon your video! I live in apartment with a small patio where I try to do patio gardening but I have to wait until it warms up to work on my garden. I’ve been curious about microgreens, as well as eating healthy. I’ve got a long kitchen window sill and you’ve inspired me to start growing greens for my soups & salads! Thanks and God bless.

[@KeepOnGrowin]

Thank you! I am glad you find it useful! Happy gardening! Mike

[@tracylee4442]

This is great. I also use takeout lids for plant saucers. They seem to last longer than the saucers they sell.

[@KeepOnGrowin]

Great idea!!!

[@jackieflynt995]

Me, too!

[@carladoerre]

I always wanted to try growing micro greens. This method is so easy and will definitely give it a try..thank you so much!!!

[@blondelightning6200]

Hi, I've been following you for a few years now and I still love rewatching your videos and still learning so much! Thank you!!

[@maimajewski7775]

Before eating, I rinse, soak microgreens in vinegar for about ten minutes and then rinse again. The vinegar will sanitize the greens.

[@metalhead375]

@@maimajewski7775 completely unnecessary

[@impalamama7302]

Great tutorial! One thing I would STRESS strongly is that while you do need water in a spray bottle to make sure germinating seeds don't get dried out, you should NOT try to recycle a spray bottle from an empty one that once held household chemicals, cleaners or detergents. It is best to spend the one or two dollars and get an new, empty one for misting your dirt, seeds, plants. etc.

[@BT-vh4lz]

Hey there teacher Mike! Will try this out with my 5 and 7 year old children. We live in Massachusetts so it's beginning to get slightly cold up here. This will be great for growing indoor veggies! Foods are getting expensive and I can't thank you enough for posting this video up :D It's clear and easy to understand. Please keep educating and sharing your knowledge!!!!!!

[@KeepOnGrowin]

Thank you, this comment made my weekend! Have an awesome week!

[@sadiedesimone7460]

I am also live in Massachusetts, in a small second floor apartment with a balcony. At 83, thankfully I am still learning! Growing our food is so much fun and super healthful. I learned a lot from this kind teacher. 👍👍😊

[@emeraldsea8754]

@@sadiedesimone7460 I also live in a second story apartment but no balcony or patio, only steps down to the sidewalk. Indoor gardening is really my only choice so I’m eager to learn all I can. 65 years young.

[@leannekenyoung]

This is awesome I have some of those small colourful round containers and they came with a lid and a plastic tray so that it could keep two snacks separated in the same container. I’ve never used them for that and just the other day I was thinking those have to be good for something since it’s food grade plastic and all so I’ve decided I’ll use them inside the larger rectangle container and then that way I can have two or three different kinds of lettuce sprouts growing in the same container! Because I don’t need many sprouts at any one time to keep my NFT system going. I think this is going to be brilliant!! Thank you!!! I would never have thought of this on my own, I’m so happy I’m following your channel now and learning how to do hydroponics cheaply and easily!!! I’m going to see how you manage with tomato plants because I’ve been successfully growing sweet peppers year round now in Canada and I really think I’ve managed to do it quite well, in fact I have a sweet pepper forest that’s on the go and it’s so amazing to be able to pick a pepper off the vine whenever I want one!!! Next up tomatoes! Lol! Fingers crossed! I figure if I can conquer one type of vegetable to grow indoors at a time I’ll be eating a full salad from ingredients I grew myself! Oh and I’m also growing cucumbers indoors!! It’s awesome!!🙏🏻🥰🇨🇦

[@KeepOnGrowin]

Awesome! I love that you are experimenting and adapting to what works for you. Good luck on the tomatoes! Happy gardening!

[@tammyfritschie1697]

That is very impressive that you are growing peppers year round in Canada. May GOD bless your tomatoes and sprouts.

[@canadianproudgetoutdoors]

I only have time befor work for one video glad I choose this one this am . Thanks bud

[@KeepOnGrowin]

Thanks much 😎🖒🌱

[@maryhairy1]

💜 your heart glasses! I grew tomatoes like this last year on a very small scale. Then I moved. Disaster struck after that. The birds kept pulling the seedlings out of the container. Then the squirrels came & attached them even further. I was very despondent. I had 2 tomato plants that survived. I never harvested any fruit off them at all. Oh well, I will begin again when it warms up a bit.

[@KeepOnGrowin]

Thank you and don't get discouraged. I went through years of experimenting and still learn all the time. The process is fun.

[@k8eekatt]

We are half way to spring! And tomatoes are a good plant to start early indoors. Best of luck to you!

[@maryhairy1]

I recently got a tomato bag. It’s still too cold to plant any tomato plantlets in the bags. So as you can guess, I will get a couple of 20cm plants to get a head start to the tomato growing season. Also they will be placed in a sunny area of my small garden. I will have home grown tomatoes!

[@ShandraBKNY]

Thank you for making my first attempt at growing microgreens a successful one!

[@KeepOnGrowin]

Awesome! Love it!!! Thanks

[@deannaf5238]

I’m so impressed that you are teaching kids!

[@KeepOnGrowin]

The future!

[@BlackJack-sx1jw]

I laughed when you said to ask my mom to cut the slots in the lid. See, she’s 84 and I don’t let her handle sharp objects. J/K, great video.

[@shaneschuller2513]

I just watched a video with a lady growing lettuce from supermarket lettuce. She cut the base roots off, completed her three method test; soil, plain water and hydroponic solution. Interestingly the slowest growth was soil and the difference between hydroponic solution vs water proved equal and the shortest growth time. Thanks kindly for your video 👍

[@shefo3916]

Thank you so much for this straight forward awesome video! Food security has never been more important than now and it’s really fun and rewarding to take steps toward it 😊 🙏

[@BramptonGardener]

Ok I'm totally trying this. I bought the microgreens seeds and have watched a few videos trying to get motivated. But this makes it look easy and simple enough.

[@jeannettegrondin7190]

Awesome video ♥️ I’m doing this today. Thank you

[@JoyoftheGardenandHome]

Found this last week. Rookie mistake 1, too dense. 2, airflow. But 2 out of 3 containers is success! Love how economical and simple this process is.

[@KeepOnGrowin]

Very good! Keep with it, I had several mistakes when I started and still do, lol. Great job.

[@michaeldvorak8140]

A very easy way to begin sprouting seeds and begin the growing process. Thanks.

[@shobhachhabria-morant2091]

i am impressed. Let us learn to grow our food. I also learnt that sweet potato leaves are substitute for Spinach.

[@ooohlaa13]

Attention everyone: this is not just for kids, this is for dense nutrients obtained in sprouts and micro greens. This is for everyone' s wellbeing and should be in everyone's diet daily! Been doing this for decades, very well presented and demonstrated here. Question: why didnt you spread the towel from one end of the lid to the other? instead of just using 2/3 of the area or so?

[@KeepOnGrowin]

I portion out 5 x 5 space. That's what I am used to. The soil will wick water everywhere.

[@papercents]

So glad I found your video. You're an excellent instructor and I really enjoy your teaching style. I've subscribed and will be trying this out and following along to see what to do next. So happy you've shown a way without buying specialized equipment. Thank you!

[@KeepOnGrowin]

Thank you very much! Good to have you here!

[@Miss1914-d6t]

Thank you so much, it is awesome! And you are very kind to teach us this skill! I have started putting fruit peels, tea leaves and vegetables into compost and as soon as I have the first ‘harvest’, I will follow your method to grow micro greens. Thank you once more!

[@jameswashington268]

I really appreciate you. I'm new to gardening and found your channel couple weeks ago. I watch and rewatch your content daily. I've learned so much and have turn my friend and family onto you. Now we are starting our journey in hydroponics together.

[@kathleencress3339]

I’m 65. Great video. Covers details not included in other instructional videos.

[@TheRealJBMcMunn]

I use pieces of felt instead of dirt. If you plan to sell to restaurants you have to harvest the greens because it would be a code violation to bring dirt in. Chefs like to be able to put the greens in the refrigerator and keep them alive and harvest as needed for best freshness, so I needed a way for them to do that. I started doing this with the small take out containers that are about 4" x 4" using shotgun cleaning pads. Also harvesting microgreens is a PITA. Keep on MacGyvering!

[@Anikanoteven]

Could you please give more specific instructions on how you use the felt? I’m very interested in growing micro greens without the soil.

[@prabhavathyparameshwar5436]

Very elaborate and we'll explained.Though meant for children,i being 60…enjoyed the content.Very practical.thank you very much for the knowledge imparted

[@balloney2175]

I like your idea of self-watering. The tissue paper will do the job supplying water to the plant above it. Genius!

[@evelynonglh]

Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us! Very clear teaching.

[@KeepOnGrowin]

Thank you too. Happy gardening😎🌱🌱

[@loveoneanother881]

Absolutely Brilliant! This will solve my brown thumb: aka remembering to water constantly. Thank you for teaching us. 🥰

[@janicefitz6348]

I like this guy better than some because his ideas r simple n doable. I don't have the tools or $ to do some of those pvc systems.

[@conniejon100]

Hi Mike, I love your channel and am just getting into trying to grow my own vegetables for the first time in my life. I've learned a lot watching your videos, but still have questions. I am a 69-year-old widow and wonder what you would recommend for growing microgreens for someone, like myself, that lives alone. When I buy lettuce (romaine) I typically eat a small head a day, so am not sure how to do the microgreens so that I don't have thousands of lettuce seedlings in one week and then nothing. I tried to grow just a few seeds, which did germinate, but they never grew large enough to put in a pool noodle or net cup. Watching this video, I realize you used potting soil for starting seeds so I will make THAT change. Thanks for all you do to help beginners learn how to grow using hydroponics.

[@cynthiahansen2341]

Try growing brocolli spouts! Healthiest on your salads/sandwiches! Healthier than broccoli.. from 1 widow to another!

[@hollowayrocky8069]

I've been considering 🤔 hydroponic growing and this video is very encouraging and a great use of spare products as a "second life" thank you!

[@RENEE2547]

Great teacher, great tool! That's a perfect use for food containers and paper towel. Can't wait to review the next episode.

[@jodrew1845]

This is a great skill for any age, fantastic👍

[@richardgoedhart2711]

I am so happy with your videos! It really saves a lot of money, keep on growing!! Greetings from The Netherlands!

[@KeepOnGrowin]

Greetings Richard! Keep on Growin'!

[@sharonwilliams5560]

You present better than any other You Tuber. Thanks!

[@apsutton336]

Tks Mike Great info. I've just started a new garden recently on my verandah and have been growing tomato plants in sea sand successfully and have garlic growing on a trellis with soft drink bottles upside down. 1.25 litre bottles are big enough I use the top of the soft drink bottle with lid on and cut off about three inches to grow a bulb. I live on Sunshine coast and have a similar climate and look forward to growing some microgreens. I'm going to try some cotton to line it top tray instead of paper towels and then add a wick of cotton like you into sea water diluted with sea sand above for seeds instead of soil. Sea water has calcium and every nutrient needed to grow anything. I've grown slips of potato and sweet potato started in sand and will transfer to bigger container for hydroponics with sea water diluted. I think about quarter to a third mix with water will work. I've grown even seedlings with corn in sand with success but I've had a home invasion with some dissidents that have damaged my garden which is disheartening but I will persevere. Sweet potato can be made into flat bread also. Potatoes grown with aeroponics with great success can be harvested at one inch and plants last for many seasons. I'm trying soon the pool noodles for sweet potato Slips. I slice one side of noodle to slide in potato slip and cut small piece of noodle to hold slip in place. We are in chaos with shootings and bombings here. Only been on local news and CNN. We have curfews and small tsunamis but luckily I'm on a small hill near ocean. Buying a good bicycle soon and have a backpack ready as things are tense and crazy here. Thanks for sharing it's so good to get new ideas. Stay safe 😇

[@KeepOnGrowin]

Thank you for sharing those helpful tips! Keep up the great work and our thoughts are with you. Stay safe.

[@Katydidit]

Praying for you!

[@klarag7059]

We have a Sunshine Coast here in Australia, but it sounds like you’re in America. What state are you in? I’d love to know more about what’s happening there. Please send me any links to uploads that I could also share with others too. I’ll pray for you.

[@jackieflynt995]

I'm not sure where you are, but unfortunately what you describe could be so many places now. You are so smart to be getting prepared & learning to use your available resources. Sending you & everyone in your circumstances Love & guiding Light.

[@barb8452]

I'm excited to do this and show my granddaughter

[@buyiyeni1699]

Thank you so much. I now know how to use containers I never throw away! You are a great teacher ❤