How to grow microgreens at home - From start to finish

I tried growing microgreens at home and it was an easy, cheap project to work on. It's probably the best way to grow food at home with limited space.
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[@oldgold5848]

Alex depending on how low you cut your peas, you may be able to get a second crop off them, also harvest with scissors you will be able to cut lower on the radish and broccoli and get more weight. Coriander problem due to sowing too densely for a longer growing crop.

[@CB-xr1eg]

You beat me to it, I was thinking that a large pair of scissors would be better for harvesting.

[@j.s.1270]

Persian shears (scissors with raised handles) might be a good idea to use for harvesting.

[@dreamyworld5875]

Where do you buy that coconut soil

[@oldgold5848]

@@dreamyworld5875 just look for coir compost Dreamy

[@annalau9645]

Hahaha i was hoping the pro grower would have told him that too.

[@user-fd4ib4yd3t]

For mold problem, you can pierce an oregano oil capsule and mix with water and spray. It is a natural anti fungal. I have done this when I grew wheatgrass indoors.

[@Fractal227]

what is an oregano oil capsule? I am not familiar eith UK goods.

[@alexhuntley3810]

@@Fractal227 oregano essential oil

[@analysisonlight605]

Thanks for the tip!

[@she-ra3260]

To clarify, OOO isn't solely essential oil, but a combo with a carrier oil for desired potency. EOs = ultra concentrated + Oregano is a "hot" oil. Def burn/kill everything in pure form. Look for garden of life's organic capsules. Safe, organic & transparent brand. Solid tip to ward off mold tho. Thanks! Been wondering if neem or food grade H2O2 would be effective. OOO seems like great option

[@Lilzvx]

Also hydrogen peroxide

[@TheSuperDaff]

Alex im 35 y old man at this point, i have had all theese ideas in my head that i wanted to try out but never took the thumb out of my ### to do it! Your hiting every point mate! Shroom, garden, bee, micro greens! just amazing :D I wish u all the luck on this quest to work with making videos, u deserve it, more than most! :D Love from sweden!

[@lilpixie25]

Get to it! You can do it too!

[@odeldodelhorst7549]

hey man youre life isnt over and you have the advatage of having (probably) more money tham alex. You can do all of that still. So get to it my man :D

[@FluePeak]

Funderar på att göra detta jag med

[@wombocombo4862]

@@odeldodelhorst7549 hahaha you musnt be 35, more money, more problems hahah

[@puteramalaya6457]

Yeahhh thnks for speaking up for all of us here… 28 here btw, 😂😅 and enjoying every dream in youtube 🎉 P/s: I’m from Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@AD-FISHING]

Wonder what the neighbours thought with the LED lights on certain times of day 😂

[@AMG63]

Wrong spectrum, so I've been told 😇

[@simonbuchner8330]

@@AMG63 they don't know that haha

[@AMG63]

@@CB-xr1eg what, over a light?

[@hob5]

@@CB-xr1eg ironic because they're talking about marijuana, not where your dirty mind wandered.

[@Francois_Dupont]

my neighbour has pink lights for is POT plant right in view of the street...

[@flintube2622]

Hi! Alex! If Coriander tastes like soap to some people then they have a different genetic variation of the receptor OR6A2. So it’s in their genes that coriander tastes like soap to them! Super interesting stuff!

[@coconutfleetsleeper5717]

Kind of like how some ppl can smell if someone have had asparagus when they take a piss xD -I have both the asparagus and the coriander...

[@flintube2622]

@@coconutfleetsleeper5717 oh that’s incredible! You are an genetic rarity in that sense! Not necessarily to your favor. But still! Damn cool cause I have neither.

[@coconutfleetsleeper5717]

@flintube2622 I'm not that rare, in my part of the world its about 50/50 when it comes to the asparagus, if you go just further south, let's say Germany or Netherlands it's slightly less who knows what I'm talking about when you take a piss in asparagus season. There's plenty of studys done on the matter, waste of money if you ask me, I've not seen anything come out of it, I'm not a scientist so...

[@ibraheemali9541]

are u a scientist?

[@flintube2622]

@@ibraheemali9541 no, I am a mech eng student :) But genetics is still interesting. Why are you asking if you don’t mind? :D

[@valeriehart4634]

Hey Alex. So many suggestions already - I hate to annoy you with another. BUT the solution to your mold problem is actually Hydrogen Peroxide. I took a professional microgreens course where they got very detailed about everything, right down to the ppm and pH of the water you are using. But one of the main things they emphasized was massive use of Hydrogen Peroxide on EVERYTHING to prevent any mold. Keep in mind that growing microgreens is more like a lab experiment - cleanliness matters. Unlike outdoor gardening where things are expected to be a bit dirty. The coco coire is already fairly inert when it is brand new, but all trays, compression boards and even your hands should be sprayed down with H2O2. (Anyone concerned about using it should know it is simply water, with an extra oxygen molecule.) So after sanitizing your hands and all trays and tools, you would actually spray a round of the H2O2 on top of your tray just after spreading your seeds. It does not affect flavor or edibility. You can also use it to spot treat a tray of plants when you have an outbreak. They recommend "Food Grade" which you can buy at a hydroponics store, but honestly I just use a sprayer bottle of it straight from the first aid section of my Walmart. Hope this helps ! ❤ Love watching your videos on all subjects. Keep em coming !

[@maliniravi4644]

HOOOLLY

[@bubblegumpopcorn6304]

@@maliniravi4644ikr THAT’S TOO MUCH

[@user-of3gg9ph9u]

​@bubblegumpopcorn6304 Well, malini is my mom

[@bubblegumpopcorn6304]

@@user-of3gg9ph9u What?

[@bubblegumpopcorn6304]

excuse me?

[@das_moendchen3250]

I think it's so cool, that you show the complete journey. Like how your first try went and what's your take from that. Not in this "I show you how to do this"-style a lot of youtuber have.

[@Me-0063]

Awesome content Alex, keep it up! You inspired me to start growing my own microgreens!

[@piipiipoopoo520]

You don’t understand how much I love these kind of videos! Will there be more of your bees and garden? Because I love them and it’s my favorite project videos😄

[@awfulaffection9932]

Thank you for being authentic in your learning journey, it's very rewarding and helpful seeing someone starting out and all of the little mistakes along the way. :>

[@idkwhatispog]

theres something about how your voice explains what you're doing thats so pleasing to the ears that keeps making me come back to this channel. i love seeing thesse types of growing contents too, its satisfying.

[@bunnypeople]

Love it! Your enthusiasm and curiosity is so contagious!

[@dailynj6242]

I loved this video! I’ve been super curious about micro greens and it was so nice to see you love growing them. It’s also nice that you did some of the troubleshooting for me! Great work Alex ❤

[@guardadam7420]

Alex! I just wanted to let you know what an awesome gift it was finding you. You are special bro, you feel like a best friend, like a true best friend. You are so genuine- your presence is powerful, and you just are very comforting to watch. You have a peace about you- your love of life is obvious. A joy to watch in this day and age, a reminder, life has its struggles- but, you don't need to choose to focus on that. I love your love. I wish you nothing but peace and blessings in your life, keep walking the good walk!

[@IsaiahConder]

I loved this video Alex! I have been super curious about micro greens and this video was just what I needed to inspire me to start growing right away. Cheers to day three on growing my very own radish and broccoli seeds!

[@axelbubenzer6255]

Really great video Alex,love how you show everything that goes wrong as well,that makes your videos more valuable.

[@vidikins]

Love your videos Alex!! Would love it if you started incorporating where you get all your stuff in the description! You’ve ready inspired me to give this kind of stuff a go😊

[@ms.farmgirl]

BRILLIANT!! A 25 THUMBS UP Video!!! Alex, each of these videos are getting better and better. WELL DONE! I love how you really research and learn ways of doing things. You have become a traveler, researcher, farmer/ agriculturist/ horticulturalist/ gardener, a chef, and a businessman, in less than a year. Your extensive way of living in all directions [spherically] is very impressive for a young guy. [1] On our farm we grow organic microgreens all year, because we sell them to restaurants and at farmers markets. In the USA it is rare to find a shop that carries them because of heavy government food restrictions. Mold spore issues. We take the orders, cut them and they pop by to pick them up. Our biggest sellers are Alfalfa, Radish, bean sprouts, Cabbage, Celery, Parsley, Cilantro, Cress,, Kale, Mustard, and about 20 others that are popular in our area. We only grow what is in demand. Chervil, Chard, and Coriander is only grown when it is specifically requested by someone. I think you would love Cress & Alfalfa Microgreens. FYI - The little seed HULLS will come off if you rinse and drain [ until dry on towel ] the sprouts before serving them on the plate. [2] For our home use, I have a rack with quart sized jars that lay on their sides. They have twist on lids that are screens. I soak the seeds for a day, drain them, and each day I rinse & drain them. No soil is involved at all. After they are sprouted I put them in little refrigerator containers and they last a couple of days. [3] On our farm we use a thin layer of seed starter soil that is sifted, we don't use trays to press them down while sprouting, We simply put on clear domes over each tray until the sprouts are up, then take them off. We don't use grow lights for sprouting, we only use the sun in the greenhouses. Sprouts are not that particular. They just like any kind of light source to give them energy. [4] We don't harvest with knives. We use long blade shears/scissors for clipping them in large sections. So we have no waste. Knives seem to have lots of waste involved. When you use a shear/scissor, it seems to squeeze the root ends shut so they last a little longer. It's like they are cauterized. [5] It's also important to keep your tools sterilized. We clean our shears between trays. We spray them with alcohol, then rinse them in fresh waster between trays. We never use them from 1 tray to the next without cleaning between trays. We also wear gloves and keep the work area completely clean. Too much in the surrounding areas can be contaminates of the air. [6] The fact you keep records, and figure out cost of production is very impressive also. You're such a businessman. [7] Your cooking looks amazing. You really do have that "CHEF" quality down. Try Ricotta and Fresh Pea sprouts on toast. Or Ricotta, with Mushy peas and Pea Sprouts on top. Very nice. I love love love microgreens on sandwiches & salads. [8] My entire family are really enjoying these videos. You keep surprising everyone with how far you go to be adventurous and learn/try new things. Your parents should be so proud of you with your ventures. They raised very good sons! We can't wait for the gardening videos to get posted. SORRY I made this so long again. I'm a "sharer" and love sharing and helping others. It's my nature.

[@rickyjessome4359]

Alex this was another great and informative video! I absolutely love micro green and so does my son. I never realized how easy they are to grow. That being said.. my son and I are going to town very soon to pick up some supplies to start our own. Cheers Alex. Keep up the great content!

[@foreverirish132]

Hi Alex, would you mind sharing where to purchase the larger bags of seeds? 😊 really admire how your willing to give anything a go and become great at it 😊

[@FactsbyDrac]

Ya same question

[@davidwilkins3595]

Me too

[@deborahhughes3868]

everwilde and johnnys select seeds are 2 that have bulk seed.

[@ragajos]

Need a UK supplier

[@user-lr4le4yl5p]

Yup, same question and are they organic?

[@antonse78963]

I really love your approach to learning from others and the interviewtype of segments with the experts of each field. Unique and interesting

[@supadupa1905]

I love your analogue approach to taking notes!

[@runninggag]

Hi Alex, i think that growing sunflowers might pay off for you really well, you can plant them in Spring, outside, and grow them over summer. They look lovely, theyre easy to grow and they are lovely food for bees. Also now you know what you can use the seeds for over winter. Hope you consider it

[@MrReasonPL]

I used to work in this type of business. Just try to install a small computer fan to your frame. It will help with high moisture inside your trays. Have fun with it! Also try out chives, carrot, mustard and clover! 😊

[@grahaml8838]

I just found your channel today and have been binge watching! You have a great engaging presenting style, and I really appreciate that you take the time to do the cost breakdowns.

[@MsTwiththeTea1980]

Cost breakdowns are great😊

[@Shmoopyn]

I'm also growing veggies in my kitchen and was very interested in adding microgreens. This video is gonna be perfect! Much love from sweden!

[@sirdgar]

You seems like such nice person and i allways enjoy watching everything you do. Every one of your videos are so inspiereing and informative. keep up the good work. cheers from sweden.

[@soniayoung7531]

Hi Alex thanks for sharing ,it's nice how you try your hand at everything and it turns out great, keep doing what you're doing stay blessed

[@andrew_kowalski]

Alex makes the best videos i watched all 78 of them thats how good they are Keep up the good work!!!

[@lucabeyermann1889]

Alex, I never comment on videos im more of an scilent viewer but your videos are a blessing for my heart. Keep doing what you do and keep exploring such interesting things! All the best for you! Greetings

[@finepeachsnails]

Well done, Alex! This year, I'm experimenting with micro greens too, and I've sprouted tomatoes and herbs for my balcony garden under a grow lamp. Can't wait for your gardening videos!

[@buraksevimli5072]

while micro-greens are obtained from almost all vegetables, greens, 'seed-nutrients' such as 'amaranth and quinoa'; Microgreens should not be grown from vegetables from the 'night climbers' family. Because the 'microgreen' forms of such plants can be toxic and poisonous. Some specimens of this family also include vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplant, potatoes and peppers.

[@rasmuskjemsvester7577]

awesome video Alex! my mom and aunt have been doing this aswell for a couple og years and its honestly my new favourite of getting vegetables into my food. My mom have them inside during fall and winter and then in the spring se moves them to her greenhouse. love your videos, they are simply inspiring!

[@alexanderm.1859]

Your content is amazing mate, I rarely subscribe to a channel but you definitely earned it. Keep up the good work!

[@samz2sik]

I use all these herbs in the kitchen at work all the time so this is awesome to see! As for the coriander, we see seeds in it all the time and work and we leave them in as they taste nice. We also use seeds as an ingredient!

[@maddinek]

might it be useful to put a single tiny fan for some air circulation to prevent the mold? that would be interesting. otherwise, i guess you got me a new hobby :D

[@LeeShand]

Bloody amazing Alex. Just keep's getting better!

[@ajunthaanwari6177]

Thank you for the video, love it. I’m from Singapore and also beginning to learn the techniques of cultivating these amazing seeds. I had mold too and now use a mild fungicide solution to spray on the germinating medium and trays. Also use some vinegar solution. It’s humid here, so these measures are needed.

[@berthacarbajal6493]

Thank you so much I appreciate your honesty and explanation throughout the entire process.

[@joshuawisniewski1318]

Absolutely love this channel. You’re so soothing.

[@kdzhennet]

Hello. I am from Ukraine. I grow my microgreen on the linen rugs. All sprouts stay clean. In my opinion, you planted radish very densely. Good luck!

[@marym1702]

Hi Alex, I'm watching from New Zealand , you are very inspiring young man. Everything you do is really great. Most of your hobbies and adventures loving it and I do some of it , and recently I've just found Porcini fungi can't believe it. Keep doing you love and I'm following your videos.God bless you.

[@wormfriend5625]

That was fascinating. I bought a small and I mean small micro green growing kit it was very expensive and not well designed the seeds fell through the mesh only used it once then gave up. I would be tempted to try again with your method. Thanks Alex.

[@JamesAnalogArchive]

You've inspired me to do this in my greenhouse this year! Good shout!

[@chuters]

Hey Alex. Great video and you have inspired me to grow some in my camper van thanks. I work in horticulture and I’m a biologist. With the coriander you are experiencing “melting out” disease from the seeds being sown too close together. If you keep halving the seed weight you sow you’ll find the right ratio for a good yield ❤

[@deanablythe9394]

Thanks for sharing Alex.

[@darrenpeel2482]

Another great video. Ive been growing Chillies and it is recommended to soak the seeds in Tea from 1/2 an hour to upto 2 1/2 hours depending how old the seeds are. Maybe if you soak the coriander seeds it might help with the seed cap sticking.

[@DmitryGudey]

Alex, hello from Belarus! First of all thank you for interesting videos, especially about mushrooms and microgreens growing. They were very helpful to me, and I will definitely use your advice in growing mushrooms and microgreens. I also want to suggest you explore an interesting hobby like vermiculture, which involves the cultivation of earthworms. They are excellent at processing food waste, spent mushroom compost, and so on, and they produce excellent natural fertilizer and vermicompost, which can be used in compost for microgreens. Good luck to you, and I look forward to new interesting videos.

[@MelissaM83]

Watch for moisture mold running down the walls from any condensation, just don't want to get sick or ruin your house ya know....love this so much!!!!

[@OliverBulezuik]

Excellent video dude! I've been looking at growing microgreens myself and this video has certain lly inspired me.

[@kilo_kilo]

looking forward to more gardening videos. I'm starting my seeds this weekend.

[@daviddeane7293]

Nice one, Alex. That was more interesting stuff you're getting good at, and with all the other stuff your already doing very interesting. I can't wait for the nice weather to come 🐝🍰🍄. Amazing work as always, alex 👌😁👍

[@arcanixz9575]

I love how you go out and explore new things, I hope to be able to do as you do one day

[@feralgrandad4429]

This and the mushroom video were really cool Alex. Top job 🙂

[@WessexBladesHandMadeKnives]

Very cool, I am 6 days into my own journey, great to see Mic's blade getting some action!

[@onecobandabatch7383]

Great content ! Love all your ideas it’s given me the inspiration to try some of these my self.

[@mbb3658]

Hi ! I love your vids ! Please do more inspiring things like this. Your channel is so good.

[@samwalker3175]

The greens looked great! Keep it up!

[@Dr_Ew15]

Hey there Alex! I’ve recently found you channel and have been enjoying the videos. With my own experience and research of microgreens try not to top water. Too watering causing more mold issues. Bottom watering is a great way to avoid mold!

[@Menji_x]

Can’t wait for the bees and gardening vids! Excited myself to get back out to my garden!

[@AndyMcBlane]

Hey Alex - fantastic video. I found your channel recently and have watched through pretty much the whole back catalogue lol. I love your videos because it's all the things I want to do but just can't at the moment in an apartment (though hopefully changing soon woo). This one is super easy to replicate too, though that light stand had me worried haha. Great work keep it up :)

[@doinacampean9132]

My peas grew just fine in front of a window, albeit at a bit of an angle (leaning toward the light).

[@Levi_is_Smol]

@@doinacampean9132 I am experiencing that too. I've found that regularly rotating the pot helps with that a bit, although not too much.

[@LittleMiska31]

Love watching you trying new things, thanks for sharing : )

[@Dyingbreed1990]

I love this video! For your coriander with the seed husks still on them, it's fine. In fact, the restaurant I work at prefers them that way, they add a nice bit of flavor.

[@thepeopleplaceandnaturepod8344]

Thanks for sharing these tips. Keep up the great work! 💖

[@Im_who_made_you_life]

hi Alex, you should try a drip feeder that goes into the soil should help reduce the amount of surface water. great video ☺️

[@ruchiramunjal6061]

Amazing Vlog On Microgreens Alex !!

[@arlenemondiguing7759]

Hello miss ur videos... Ur so at peace... Doing wat u love and just doing it...

[@BtBlades98]

Alex, maybe try using a small fan to increase the are flow to prevent molding of your coriander. The air above the soil would be less humid. Cheers.

[@BecomingMoreSelfSufficient]

Wow! Great job. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@ariel_n8222]

Hi alex i have been watching your videos for a while now, just wanted to say I LOVE your videos. BTW something about your videos is always calming me down in tuff times, thank you :)

[@shinuizabusa2180]

Love it. You are such an inspiration trying out new things. Much love from austria 🥰

[@eliarisso]

Hi Alex! I like your videos very much!! I think that you have to sow the seeds after soaked them for one day. Also the light that you used is a bit stronger than they need, infact if they receive less light they grow higher and with larger leaves. For the mouls problem, you can sterilize the substrate before sowing. Thanks for your very interesting videos!!!

[@aprilwatkins6315]

Awesome job Alex! Will you let us know where to order the bulk seeds please?? Thanks!! 😊

[@GeoThaDude]

Looks like the wood split a little when you were putting the stand together. Quick suggestion, drill pilot holes before screwing pieces of pine together, that close to the end. Great video as usual!

[@ovidiugorzko4898]

You can have a second harvest if you let them under the light for a little bit more

[@jackspatch14]

Pleasure having you Alex 🌱🌱🌱

[@MatthewStrength3265]

Looks great Alex!☺

[@DonGrigorianFishing]

It’s crazy how all baby vegetables look the same! Either spade shape or blade shape!

[@fungusv375]

I love all the herbs and i am learning how to do nice mixtures on fresh herbs as they give different outcomes. I don't eat meat, but do oily fish prawns and of course cheese. Dill and cheese works so nice even on a spag bol it harmonises the whole meal and brings a balance to it.

[@jakkedesmet4408]

Hi Alex! I love the videos about growing mushrooms and microgreens!! Is it also possible to make a video about creating your own microcosmos? These have always amazed me!

[@lelandpeck4585]

very interesting, Alex. One of these days, I'm going to try growing microgreens. Thanks for the "heads-up".

[@goopmane]

I just noticed you are left handed when you write. That's so neat! Love your videos, Alex!

[@Akaneda69420th]

Awesome content Alex, keep it up love the videos you inspire me

[@giffsgaffs615]

Nice initial set up. Keep an eye on it as mould likes to grow on wood. Maybe you could try make frame from push fit pipe plumbers use. More easy to keep clean. Don't have to worry so much about mould and rot. ❤Great set up. And you have made it seem very easy to get good results. Might have to give it a go. I have all parts required. ❤❤❤

[@andrew_kowalski]

These videos are the best!!! Keep up the good work

[@pixelgraphica]

Thanks for showing us all of this!!

[@user-wo6fe6de3i]

Another inspiring video! Thank you Alex, you are an interesting young man.

[@Dragon1276]

Bees LOVE coriander. You should have thrown it straight into the garden to grow it wild, as it's regenerative.

[@krispywater]

Love your vids Alex, keep it coming!

[@halleyevans1980]

I love the taste of coriander also :) Microgreens are so good for you I got to try this. Thanks for sharing Alex, keep up the good work.

[@davids7943]

Mad respect- running power tools without shoes or eye protection- reminds me of... me... love your vids and content! Keep it up!

[@orangeswell1469]

The extra layer of coir on the seeds after planting, helps stop mold.

[@user-se3yr7zz9d]

Alex another great video mate brilliant content.

[@TeamSydBarrett]

Hey Alex, one way of allowing the seed husks falling off for example your coriander, could be to keep the seedlings moist through covering the tray with plastic foliage during early sprouting.

[@Michel88888]

I made that mistake to I realize I needed a lot more seasoned what I ordered thanks for the video

[@diwarburton5369]

Very informative Alex, thank you so much.

[@TheHDInstinct]

Use a wide width comb to take the husks off the coriander, love the videos keep up good work!

[@chrisivens3413]

Definitely need to sieve the coco coir out so you can reuse it. Composting it works too I guess but you could get a good 2 or 3 harvests from the growing medium if there's no sign of pathogens. Also, as others have said, get a fan on the plants.

[@kathymorris8053]

i really want to grow microgreen's after watching this video. And your crops did really well . Thank you Enya (aged 8)

[@samgold2749]

What a fantastic video Alex. I found it to be rather relaxing so thank you for that. Look forward for future videos you doing such a great job 👍

[@just_alex]

Thanks Sam!

[@MrKohba]

Greetings from the Czech Republic, coriander is disgusting to me. Thanks for inspiration. I also decided to grow grow microgreens at home. Thank you for your work and I wish you all the best.

[@crafthappylife]

For the sunflower microgreens, you can wait a little longer before exposing them to light. They will be able to lift a 15 pound weight. This will help for taller stalks and easier harvest.

[@TheBURBAN111]

Would recommend adding a tiny bit of of perlite to your coco coir :) makes it drain a lot better so its not as stodgey better for seedlings to make roots and grow faster imo.