Microgreens | Pea Shoots First Grow (No Medium)

[@C3Voyage]

My book is now published! See description if interested. :O)

[@mike.barker4970]

Does your book cover where to buy the trays to get started In the micro green business

[@C3Voyage]

Hey Mike. The link to the trays is in the description of every video. Just saw this question.

[@maximclyde569]

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[@yahirgregory8533]

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[@maximclyde569]

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[@PetalsonthePavingSlabs]

Am very glad you put the "how I do" and not "how to" - it drives me nuts when people comment on my videos saying "thats NOT how you do this!" - oh yes it is, it is exactly how I do this, it works for me, you do it differently, get used to it. Keep doing what you do, I think you're ace.

[@C3Voyage]

Thanks! I believe what you say to be very, very true. It kind of makes me wonder what people expect in life--100% accuracy on the only truth. Huh???There's often no such thing. I can't think of many things that can only be done one way. If someone wants 100% accuracy on things, they are going to be so very disappointed in life. Likely negative too. It's because so many things contribute to success like environmental conditions for example. The value, to me, is watching how people do something and bouncing off of it or building on top of it. I also believe that folks that get upset over it all cannot fathom concept and the bigger picture. It's sad. Thanks for opening up those comments. It allows me to explain why I put "how I do" in the videos.

[@PetalsonthePavingSlabs]

Spot on! And far more eloquently explained than I could have done it!

[@mariebuckley1655]

Strting sprouting.....I will give your method a chance...it looks productive and practical for a small space...I love microgreens. Keep up the good wokk

[@wong6957]

Thank you for your sharing ,7,8 inches tall that would be best for my Chinese stir fry ,3 to 4 inches is the best for my salad ,and I would not cut off the roots from the first harvest, because the peas shoot will comes back again at least 2 to3 harvest times, I have been lucky to harvest mine peas shoot four times at this cold Sweden Autumn, used indoors window only morning sun shade planting .

[@C3Voyage]

Awesome.

[@ma.lourdesbgarcia5436]

fantastic pea shóots wonder if they are soft and crunch to eat

[@C3Voyage]

They are!

[@ginabisaillon2894]

I'm glad I'm not the only one with this problem of rotting peas. I pick mine off with tweezers as I see them happening. I'm trying a different variety now - speckled peas - to see if it will be better. Not using weights either.

[@C3Voyage]

I've gotten so much better. No more rot. Wrote 2 books since. Speckled peas are the best pea. Dunn worked well for me too.

[@martysgarden]

Being someone who grows a lot of microgreens I enjoyed this video. I always like to see what everyone is trailing and doing if it's a little bit different. I used to grow peas like this just in a colander in the cupboard with paper towel. Peas can be a bit tricky sometimes with mold though,,any humidity and bam it gets them. I like to grow mine in the dark, so you get long shoots. Then expose them to light for a day, then harvest. But that's just me,,because I enjoy long crunchy sweet stems. Those Pea roots are awesome in the worm farm too. The worms just love them and turn them into wonderful castings. Looks like you have plenty to eat there Brent. Have a wonderful day Marty

[@C3Voyage]

Thanks Marty! Wonderful comments mate. I think I'm going to attempt to lengthen the shoots in the dark just as you say. This type of pea was really tendrilly. Not a word, but you get the point. I'm soaking Oregon Giant now in the hopes of a sweeter product. I'm also hoping they have less tendrils. So appreciate an expert chiming in. Thanks again.

[@martysgarden]

Works a treat Brent if you want to eat really tender shoots. That's how I grew mine to sell to the restaurants too.

[@C3Voyage]

If I can grow them and they literally melt in my mouth, that's the way I want them.

[@jamesbailey7785]

Hey Marty, how long do you have them in dark? Tom

[@martysgarden]

Gidday Tom. If you want them really long end tender you grow them in the dark right until a few hours before harvest. If you want a shorter fuller shoot,,grow them in very shaded spot. I do both. At the moment I just have mine in a cooler shaded position right at the bottom of my grow shelf and I get a few harvests from each lot. Hope that helps Marty

[@thefaeryman]

one thing I learned from the beginning of growing microgreens, is that your own environment controls how well they grow and finding what that is will be your success. the general techniques are the same. since I grow indoors year round I get a certain result that others that grow outside or in a greenhouse will achieve. best

[@C3Voyage]

Makes sense to me!

[@nancypahl7755]

I see where you added the hydroponic solution now. Thanks. I'm trying this, now that I have trays with holes.

[@C3Voyage]

Awesome. Let me know how it goes for you Nancy.

[@WingedQueen81]

Spectacular! Love love love your medium free method~ truly hydro for sure. I will check your description for links & if you have not …. Please link your exact grow containers in this vid. Many thanks for sharing your technique!

[@C3Voyage]

I'm selling 5th generation now. You can email me for info: [e-mail]

[@p.c.6706]

Glad i watched this. If they had smelled bad on me I know I would have thought it couldn't be done. The root system blew my mind and I would have just buried the roots in my garden as waste. Juicing them sounds good.👍

[@C3Voyage]

For the roots, vegetable stock and blending in a soup are things I'm considering right now. I've not gotten into juicing, but I really like the concept of it. I mean, it's 3/4 lb of nutrition and 1/3 of the whole product. Totally edible raw. A tad fibrous, but taste like a very mild pea shoot.

[@abs0lutezer007]

Sounds like too long of a soak, that will cause fermentation and endospore germination. That smell happens when I soak for too long. I do 8 hours or over night. If the water isn't changed it develops bubbles/smell that can be pleasant but usually more sour.

[@C3Voyage]

Very good to know. I'll lower my soaks even more. I'm getting better at this stuff. Corn grow getting published tonight or tomorrow, no medium of course. :O) Thanks for the input!

[@davidgiraldoyepes]

Hi, thanks for the video, can i know that´s the variety of peas, thank you so much

[@C3Voyage]

It's called "green pea."

[@manjus3]

Thanks for this great video! Regarding eating the roots, given that you added some hydroponic solution to the bottom tray, are the roots still safe to eat, even after rinsing them?

[@C3Voyage]

That's a good question to which I have no good answer. The fix for me has been not to eat the roots. I've tasted several types and they're just not as good as the micro. That said, I give them to the neighbor's chickens after rinsing.

[@steve998]

I thought you needed drainage holes in the tray?

[@C3Voyage]

Not in IHG.

[@steve998]

Hydroponic Gardening & More with Brent thank you so much for your help

[@lailingngan8231]

Hello Brent, the liquid in the bottom tray. . . Is it plain water or has nutrients in it? How often do you water or mist the peas? Thank you.

[@C3Voyage]

Nutrients kept in the bottom tray. I wrote a book on the details of how I grow and how I get 5lbs of peas per tray or over 2+lbs of broccoli per tray. I don't go into great detail on all of it as it would defeat the purpose of the book.

[@bjwa4938]

these are just suggestions. You may try the roots in smoothies, dry the roots and make a flour, put them in a blender and add to cake mix or bread batter.

[@C3Voyage]

I like all of those!

[@famnegri]

Good stuff. What solution did you add. Is it necessary?

[@C3Voyage]

Masterblend mixed to directions. It's not necessary, but harvest weights are significantly higher.

[@SharonMcVeigh]

Hi Brent , what is your water mix made up of? Those peas looked amazing.

[@C3Voyage]

Masterblend. Look in description for my affiliate Amazon store. Go there and look under Microgreens tab for all I i use. Have a video on mixing it. Look for "nutrient" in a search on my channel.

[@quinnmccormick]

what if you pasteurize or even boil your water to sanitize it before you soak your seeds

[@C3Voyage]

Pure water is a definite. You don't want to introduce pathogens. Our water from the tap is certified potable so no worry for me. With the way I grow now--IHG--seeds are hit with antifungal once a day so even if the water source isn't great, the antifungal usually works well. This video was part of my learning process. I'm quite good at it now.

[@ginabisaillon2894]

Can you give more info about the micro nutrient solution?

[@C3Voyage]

Yes. It's Masterblend formula mixed to half strength. There's a link in the description to my Amazon store where you can read up on it more and buy if you like. My store isn't MY store. It's a listing of Amazon stuff and there's no extra charge to purchase from there.

[@DragonflyArtz1]

And now you are a Micro Mighty Mo!!! Ha! You lil pea wrangler you! Glad you kept at it! It looked fantastic! Tricky little suckers, but they are tough. This has been neat to see! Thanks for sharing what didn't work too! You know that is helpful. Fun!! More!! :)

[@C3Voyage]

Pea wranger? Lol. Oh, Lil pea wrangler! lmao. Love it. You bring great joy to my channel. :O)

[@DragonflyArtz1]

I have learned a lot from your channel! I'm still learning a lot from your channel. You inspire people to think outside the box, and I for one can appreciate that! Grow wild Brent! :)

[@zhukovgnt]

Good day dear Brent! With good wishes from Russia! Thank you for your video its great for me! But i have some questions for you; 1. how many days did you hold pea under high weighnt? 2. did you water pea every day (as a sunflowers) or its no need for pea? 3. how did you solve problem with mold? I will be grateful for your soonest replay

[@C3Voyage]

Thanks Nikolay! Weight till they almost to top of tray. I keep water in reservoir on bottom from day 1 till harvest. I don't have problems with mold how I grow.

[@zhukovgnt]

@@C3Voyage thank you! but i could understand, did you use weight on top of tray during germination? or use black dome only

[@C3Voyage]

@@zhukovgnt I can't remember back then, but I do now. 10 lbs

[@Coconutoilcrazy]

How did they taste? I have read they should be harvested before true leaves come or right when they appear, those could have been planted to bring real peas. Love this info you share, many thanks

[@C3Voyage]

Very good!

[@BobMelsimpleliving.]

Glad you had success with the new batch of seeds. Well done Brent. Best wishes Bob.

[@C3Voyage]

Thank you Bob!

[@SuzNews]

Hi I was surprised to see this work with no substrate at all. I've grown pea shoots myself in a dish on paper towels. I cut them off above the root when I wanted to eat some, but as the cat took an interest, I gave her the rest, and noticed that the part I'd cut off grew back! I think now if I had given them hydroponic nutrient fluid instead of straight water, I would have gotten more than 1 regrow out of it. I've tried sunflower sprouts before, and I like the taste better, but the regrowing is a really nice trait in peas.

[@C3Voyage]

Hi Suz(ie?)! I have grown everything I want now without substrate so I'm certain it can be done easily enough. I'm working on small, fridge batches and longer-life options. The 1020 trays are a LOT of micros if you noticed the weights I'm pulling in. Thanks for stopping in and sharing. I really enjoy convos with folks.

[@jksatte]

I would love to know what you did with the roots. No one ever talks about using the roots. Janice

[@C3Voyage]

Ah, interesting stuff. They can be juiced, dehydrated to make flakes, and added to make stock! Lots of good stuff. Unfortunately, the fibrous nature makes most unappealing to eat as a dish. I use the roots for lots of mine by dehydrating and grinding. They can then be added to anything.

[@jamesbailey7785]

Thinking the grow on screen you did before will give you more harvest (lower cut), and less root inclusion with the pull out planting this vid way, then easier to clean possibly with the paint edger.

[@C3Voyage]

You are likely right and not use the mesh tray at all. The roots are so big however that the screen will likely be ruined, but it's pretty darned cheap. :O)

[@leroyhyson8107]

Good evening, can you please share the hydroponics solution you use in your water. Also, do you use tap water? Thank you.

[@C3Voyage]

Yes, I use tap water, but mine is only 48-50 ppms. It's pretty clean. I would use tap no matter what the base was anyway. FYI.

[@charleskirksey4831]

Very good video, I just built a growing table with light today. Going to have to try this soon. Let us know how they taste..

[@C3Voyage]

I can tell you now. They taste like a pea! Lol. No, kidding of course. They're quite good. Trying a snow pea next.

[@KeepOnGrowin]

Hey Brent, love it. I am going to soak some peas tonight. Saw you on Pepe's channel, he was using your antifungal recipe. Keep on growin'.

[@C3Voyage]

You bet MrDuzee! Glad you stopped in mate.

[@bushwalkerSA]

Thanks for this great video - I had no idea one could grow micro greens without a substrate (and the cost thereof etc etc!!) Just too plastic trays, seeds and water.....although I think you mentioned adding a hydroponic mix at some point. Is it possible to make that oneself, rather than store bought? I live in Africa and those things are not always easy or cost effective to get here.

[@C3Voyage]

I think anything is possible Bush! Put your mind to it and find the options. All the best to you. :O)

[@bushwalkerSA]

@Furn333 Why not?

[@bushwalkerSA]

@Furn333 Now that is the strangest question I have ever been asked!!! Im very curious to understand why you asked it? I was borne here and wouldn't leave easily, despite our (and many other) corrupt and often racist and incompetent government!!!

[@whatsupdoc3385]

I use the roots in scrambled eggs like egg foo yong... very nice.

[@C3Voyage]

👍

[@waiyujack1]

Thank you mate really nice video! I am trying to grow peas using the same method but some of my peas rot after germination. It infected the peas around as well. Have you got the same problem and how you tackled it?

[@C3Voyage]

Wai, not sure what you're doing so it's hard to guess what's going on. General thoughts. Keep your nutrients aerated. Use an antifungal. Soak right at 12 hours. Longer will make them mushy and rot. Shorter and they don't germinate evenly.

[@finallythere100]

Can you recommend an antifungal to use? and where tonget it. I'm new at this. Thank you.

[@waiyujack1]

@@finallythere100 yep I assume it's fungi as well. But wondering which antifungal would be safe to use. And do you soak them in antifungal diluted water for a while or just spray on them?

[@waiyujack1]

@@C3Voyage Thanks! I guess it's fungi. Do you recommend any antifungal? How often and how do you use them?

[@dianarhyne]

Thank you, thank you, for making this video. I am just starting to grow Microgreens and am concerned about using peat moss. It’s wasteful. I know I can compost the grow medium, but if I use fresh peat moss, for each tray, it’s not sustainable for Big Mama Earth. May I suggest using less pea seeds? A single layer, might prevent seed loss. Peace

[@C3Voyage]

Hey Diana! Why not grow without any medium? I'm honing my skills with these micros for sure! Check out my other pea micro grow and tell me what you think.

[@dianarhyne]

Hydroponic Gardening & More with Brent Thanks so much, for sharing, Brent. I am planning on growing without medium now!

[@C3Voyage]

@@dianarhyne Fantastic Diana. I'm still working some things and honing in on how I'm doing it. I hope to have some good content so stay tuned.

[@coleenburris6816]

@@C3Voyage My first time seeing you. I learned so much! I am going to watch some of your other videos. I want to learn about how and why you water the way you do.

[@C3Voyage]

@@coleenburris6816 Dive in Coleen. I'm different for sure.

[@kenewald]

Will rabbits eat the roots? We’ve got a dozen or so rabbits and it would be great to supplement pellets.

[@C3Voyage]

I haven't actually fed them to rabbits before, but roots and stems appear to be great fodder for most grazing animals--rabbits, birds, cows, horses, goats, etc.

[@dexxxxxxxx]

How you keep that seeds tray area Moistured.? Because when you wet them with water. Water directly pass through the tray holes coz there is no media to store water. How area between trays (seeds tray nd blackout tray) stays wet nd humid? I tried but I am facing issues.

[@C3Voyage]

Hey D, that's the entire process of IHG and why I wrote a how-to book. It's based off of my hydroponic background. I am selling kits and if you're interested, email me (in description) and I'll send you the info.

[@CoreysCave]

Excellent video my friend. Really loving the no medium methods you are experimenting with. Keep up the great work!

[@C3Voyage]

Thanks Corey!

[@KODArunner]

Watching your videos 2 or 3 times helps when growing our own. Question, in this video you are talking about the tendrils growing like crazy, what will happen to the groth if you were to cut the tendrils off and allow the shoots to continue to grow and make more leaves?

[@C3Voyage]

I'm not sure anything would happen. When I do watermelon and cucumber, it doesn't affect the plant.

[@KODArunner]

@@C3Voyage OK, now, we've both grown Chia seeds and both of us agree that they are not fit to eat! So what is a good reason to grow them, chicken fodder, compost, or ???

[@C3Voyage]

@@KODArunner No good reason!

[@KODArunner]

@@C3Voyage LOL, I totally agree! LOL

[@TFGFilmandTape]

I have the tendril issue as well... yet I see others on KZbin that seem to grow peas with no tendrils at all. Trying to figure out how they do it. I find the tendrils make the shoots rather unappetizing and I have to cut them off.

[@C3Voyage]

Hey George. I know the answer as I've grown peas tons of times since this video. It's the variety first and foremost. Second, grow them in the dark for half of the grow and then light just enough to green up and pop some leaves.

[@TFGFilmandTape]

@@C3Voyage So what variety does not have those tendrils?

[@sergioalvarez3370]

Whatever screams you have to sell, according to size or measurement I would like to know how much I could get for $50 worth? Also, how many sizes do you have for that amount of money. So if it's not too bad maybe I can double that order. Thank you in advance.

[@C3Voyage]

Email me [e-mail] and I'll send you all that info and more.

[@roaringwaves1292]

Did you ever get to use the roots? We were wondering the same thing if we can cook the roots and the pea seeds? Let me know.

[@C3Voyage]

Over the last few years, I tried to make use of roots cooked in many ways. I found two plausible uses. One is to use them as part of a cooking stock--boil to create a broth that's added to other dishes. Another is to dehydrate them and grind similar to the way ground pepper is made. They can then be added to anything. I've added them to a multi-micro blend that I can shake onto anything. The problem with them by themselves is how stringy and tough they are. These days, I don't use them. They're composted.

[@roaringwaves1292]

@@C3Voyage, Thank you so much for the reply - We are planning to pressure cook them and see how it will work for us. Did you also use the actual pea with the roots when you cooked them? Thanks!

[@C3Voyage]

@@roaringwaves1292 No, I didn't use them together. Let me know how it works out for you. I'm curious.

[@alibimac4214]

Could you pop a link to what equipment (or specs), and where to buy it, that you used in this video please?

[@C3Voyage]

If you're referring to the trays: Google Bootstrap Farmer. They have a site and are on Amazon. They're heavy duty and super easy to find online. If something else, just ask, no problem.

[@alibimac4214]

Thanks for the info, and heads up. Had a look, but it looks like I can't order them to the UK yet. Bring on Brexit.

[@C3Voyage]

Might give BF a call. Another YT commenter is trying to get them there as well. Wheels may be greased already.

[@yannduranx]

@@C3Voyage It's 2020 right now and I can't buy them from Australia. Slovenia and Slovakia etc but not Australia. Go figure!

[@C3Voyage]

@@yannduranx I do sell kits. Email me if you like. Link in the description.

[@TheMrJoeMac]

Well Done Brent. Really enjoying yout videos. I jsut started growing microgreens about 2 months ago. Great idea on the roots. Give us an update on how you use the roots.

[@C3Voyage]

I tried them a few ways. I think that juicing or boiling to create a broth is the best way to use them. I likely won't use them again. Appreciate you checking out things.

[@akindofmagick]

Chicken feed. 😉

[@DROY2004]

Micro greens are usually harvested between the 1st & 2nd adult leaves showing up, larger they grow after the 2nd leaf appeared the tougher they are. Thanks ,Shalom!

[@C3Voyage]

Understand your thoughts. Some say that microgreens are plants grown to the cotyledon stage and harvested before first true leaves appear. Others say that after the first true leaves, it's technically "baby leaf" greens. Even others say that peas and corn are not technically microgreens, but rather shoots because they don't have cotyledons. Semantics to me. I think it just means baby plants and definitive lines in the sand really don't mean much. I actually respect all opinions, including yours of course, 'cause it doesn't really matter to me what it's all called. For my channel though, it's easier just to lump this style of growing into "microgreens". To your biggest point, yes, the larger most of the plants, the tougher they get. Peas are definitely true, but you can cut the tops off and they're tender or you can grow them without light, like in another one of my videos, and they're tender. Sorry for the book. I've been up with insomnia for a while and I tend to rattle on when that happens.

[@mikeparker2520]

The cool thing about pea microgreens is that they do just fine in low light- can water and harvest only what is needed- take cuttings and use for a week.

[@C3Voyage]

So true. They'll even grow in the dark very well. I call them "black out" blondes. Light color and more tender.

[@thomasmyers2288]

How do you clean the trays? I would have thought the roots would be a pain to get out of the holes?

[@C3Voyage]

Hey Thomas, if you click on this link, it'll take you to the video where I show how I removed the roots: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJbXaXdpfqmcjqsm10s Since, I've done it by hand in other videos. Ultra easy even using the screen on top for smaller seeds.

[@rubenorozcomares1651]

My roots are drying but I put water. How can I save this batch?? It’s growing but not the whole batch.

[@C3Voyage]

Lol. Sorry, to vague to help. My book is very detailed and will certainly help.

[@xyz-pg3zd]

Where can i buy seeds Do they sell them at whole foods? Sprouts?

[@C3Voyage]

Maybe. If you look at the description of most of my videos, I share the link to the place I buy seeds.

[@CoreysCave]

One thing I want to mention. The variety of peas you are growing are for the tendrils. They are a fancy pea with a nice taste and desirable by certain restaurants. However they won’t get tall like a pea shoot and won’t have the tender leafs you are looking for. Again awesome video.

[@C3Voyage]

My next grow is Oregon Giant. Thoughts on them? Thanks.

[@CoreysCave]

Never tried them

[@C3Voyage]

I'll just do 'em up and see what happens.

[@mrhowdy1095]

the root mass could be a good chicken supplement, especially in winter

[@C3Voyage]

Yes! Definitely.

[@ss-oq9pc]

How did the roots turn out after making the video? Are they worth eating/selling? Would be great if no growth medium was needed for any of the microgreens plants, must be a big money saver. I haven't started yet but I've been doing research. Another micorgreens grower said speckled peas have less tendrils and more yield, but chefs like more tendrils that green peas have, if you're selling to them.

[@C3Voyage]

Check out my microgreens playlist. I do everything no-medium. I actually grew 3 types of peas in one grow netting over 4 pounds in one tray. Dun, speckled, and Dwarf Gray peas all did well. Latest video explains how I grow. Roots, not really, but would be good for a vegetable stock ingredient or juiced.

[@MistressOP]

Does adding a powder layer of rockdust help?

[@C3Voyage]

Hey Miss OP. Does it help with what? Nutrients provided to the plants? I think if one goes no-medium, anything other than pure liquid might create issues. I've not used rockdust before. I've read where it's good to add trace minerals to a ground garden, but I've always gotten that through compost in my younger years. I hope I answered your question, but if not, please ask again.

[@MistressOP]

answer the question perfectly.

[@whatthefunction9140]

At 1 dollar an ounce that's 24 bucks. What were your costs and time?

[@C3Voyage]

Lol. I'm laughing because costs involved in this video may surprise you. Still, costs are all relative aren't they? So, let me answer what this grow has meant to me. First, it's a hobby. Cheaper than golf and very engaging for me. So very enjoyable. Second, it became the groundwork for my book. Won't go into what the book has earned. Even after that, I now grow 5lb pea grows from lessons that begun here in the beginning. There's a couple those heavy grows of mine if you want to search the channel. If I sold a 5-lb grow at $1 an ounce, that's what $80? I don't think I've seen anyone growing in any style that can grow harvest weights like I do. Lessons learned and improvements made. The interactions and priceless communication with folks who have thanked me is immeasurable. But, if I boil it down to this specific video, and the efforts that led to it (costs/time), I'd have to say it's done pretty well. I've literally earned over $200 on it from KZbin (Google Ads and such). I just checked. I don't take offense to your question. I honestly don't and I hope you're not offended by my response. That's why I was laughing in the beginning. It's meant so much more to me than you can imagine.

[@whatthefunction9140]

@@C3Voyage oh I guess I didn't mean your profits from this video but for growing microbrews in general. I bought your book last week. But it won't load on my kindle. Going to try my laptop.

[@C3Voyage]

@@whatthefunction9140 I don't grow for profits. My favorite ventures are vegetable breeding. I've got some exciting stuff (to me) in the works there. Microgreens was an unexpected boon after I decided to give them a go for personal diabetes. Weird on the Kindle. Best on that. It's a cheap investment compared to some other things I guess.

[@tangobayus]

Try the speckled peas from Trueleaf. They are fast growing- 8" in 2 weeks.

[@C3Voyage]

Hey Tango, you should watch my latest pea video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/noOtioyIpdB_itE It's a pretty good speckled pea grow.

[@healn4u842]

Wow, this was really fun to watch! Best video for growing micros without soil. Thanks!!

[@C3Voyage]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I've got some personal use microgreens coming.

[@freddieivory625]

Informative video, thanks for sharing.

[@C3Voyage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brettlatulip67]

I wonder how the roots would work as a medium for mushrooms👨‍🚀.

[@C3Voyage]

Give it a go! I have zero experience with mushrooms.

[@kukulidouce2014]

I tried "Pea Tendrils" as depicted in a Tempe, Arizona Chinese Restaurant menu: "Hong Kong..." I was curious... Never had them before and could not imagine the taste at all... When they were brought to the table, on a white plate, I saw these 8" to 10" long and somewhat skinny green stems had been quickly stir fried and some whisper of a dark sauce, barely dressing them... It was only Soy Sauce on top and, after tasting them in a bunch, I realized that I had just had one of the most deliciously crunchy and fresh veggie bites ever...!!! I recommend growing these for their tenderness and sweet delightful taste...!!!

[@C3Voyage]

Awesome review!

[@edaugusts]

This is great! Love this video. Curious, though, about whether the process of cutting the roots from the bottom was necessary, when you might have just taken the scissors and cut the shoots from the top. Also: you might not need 1-1/2 pounds of pea shoots all at once. You could cut as much as you want to use on a given day, and have the rest green & fresh for the following days. They sure look yummy!

[@C3Voyage]

Hey Ed! You are absolutely right. I could put the whole thing in the fridge and it would keep for weeks. I cut the roots initially so I could pull the shoots out and get closer to the roots when cutting. IOW, the tray is 2" tall so I thought I could get that 2" of shoot. I would have to get the roots off in cleanup anyway. I'm working on what I call "personal use" micros or smaller batches. Sunnies are my favorite. :O)

[@lifeisgood7719]

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing! Have you tried growing any other microgreens this way?

[@C3Voyage]

Yes I sure have! Check out my microgreens playlist. I really enjoy the micrgreens grows. :O)

[@EricPollarrd]

Timescale between takes would be handy

[@C3Voyage]

Should be better with later videos. Got tons of 'em.

[@dionpennnash2986]

How do you not have fungus gnats

[@C3Voyage]

The biggest thing is that I don't use soil/mix so they can't hide and breed. I grow in aerated water culture and that isn't something they like.

[@ATBrickscom]

did you taste them? mine tasted like a piece of wood, made great aviation material...

[@C3Voyage]

Yes, they were certainly more woody than the ones I grew in the dark. Check out the 4.5 lb pea shoot-out grown under cover. Much better product.

[@charleskiplinger9904]

You got a good harvest out of those. Are you using a little bleach in your soak? Will kill spores causing the mold. And the big question is, how do the pea sprouts taste?

[@C3Voyage]

I think it's pretty good too. It was very dense. I don't bleach the peas at all, but you'll see in the upcoming Sunflower Grow video that I do. The pea shoots taste like peas. Lol. It's a generic pea and next grow will be a different pea. A sugar pea. Going to start that here in an hour or so.

[@chesterlee6508]

Why would you soak any seed before planting, ? just a comment. No judgement.

[@C3Voyage]

With hydro-micros, it's not really "planting", but simulating it. Liquid/moisture must penetrate the seed to start germination. Soil does this in an even manner more-or-less because it wicks water evenly throughout the soil. Without soil, and with microgreens being a very short-lived grow, seed soaking ensures the germination process starts which is the most critical part of micros. Without soaking, the germination would be uneven at best. An uneven germination results in a poor or lost harvest for micros. Even in soil and traditional gardening, soaking is beneficial to ensure even germination in some crops like okra for example.

[@tinadolan7193]

Awesome vid tutorial! Do you think it would grow back for continuous crops if you trimmed some of the greens so that it will grow back again instead of dumping the roots and seeds?

[@C3Voyage]

Yes, some, but not anything like first cut. Root systems get bigger and more potential for disease as plants get older. Most seem to prefer to replant.

[@mreightytwenty8709]

Thank you for sharing mate. Another growing from Australia.

[@C3Voyage]

Thank you for stopping in from Australia! Hope you stay a while! :O) Would've subbed, but didn't see any vids on your channel.

[@mreightytwenty8709]

I have no videos up ...yet.

[@JAnthonyMartinez]

Great vid! Great harvest! What are you adding to your water? I use simply r/o water.

[@C3Voyage]

This video covers it all including the water regimen and nutrients. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6O8nYeViL1goa8

[@C3Voyage]

And thanks so much! :O)

[@mattheww8504]

what was the brand and where you got the bad from? that way to stay away for while...

[@C3Voyage]

It was Todd's Seeds. All the others I ordered--radish, broccoli, and kale--germinated great. I don't know what happened. I know the order was held up in shipping during freezing weather. That could have been it. They sent me another brand of pea and I've started those. So, I'd hate to say from one purchase that they're not a good company or had a bad batch due to the reasons mentioned. All the best!

[@hairbackglow]

After you lay out the soaked pea seed try spraying with some hydrogen peroxide to deal with the mold issue? Has worked for me.

[@C3Voyage]

I've never tried hp. I use the antifungal spray.

[@blueskyeranch6495]

What is the hydrogen peroxide formula? Straight or diluted? Great idea

[@gilbertocape7854]

what kind of water are you using? Just plain rain water?

[@C3Voyage]

Off-gassed house water with 1/2 hydroponic nutrient I believe. I was trialing different things, but that's what I did generally in all the videos.

[@Marblegrass]

have you had any trouble with your hydroponic microgreens smelling like stagnant water? I know some of them smell like a fart like broccoli or cabbage. My radish smells like a fart any suggestions? I rinse the crap out of them too. to the point my lady keeps telling me to leave them (microgreens)alone.

[@C3Voyage]

Legumes used to smell for me when I first started. That's the peas and beans. Radish, never, but I was rinsing daily by then. Since I went to no-medium and rinsed daily like you see in my later videos, not any longer. Well, an occasional small bit when legumes are new. It goes away after the rinse. I also use the anitfungal and that might help with smell, but I'm not sure. All others have never smelled, but I also have never left water sitting in the lower tray either. If you're using any kind of medium, whether it's soil or felt etc, that might be harder to rinse the smell out. I'm guessing here. Willing to chat back and forth on this if you like to see if I can help you figure it out.

[@Marblegrass]

Hydroponic Gardening & More with Brent I use the Coco coir mats and I keep water off them(Rambo Radish, peas, and sunflower). I have been inspired by what you do without a medium and planted my first sunflower crop without medium last night. I preferred to not use a medium from the beginning of this microgreens journey but it was like sacreligous so I didn't do it. I'm going to try a no medium with peas and I do wheatgrass without it already. I'm going to try a no medium Rambo Radish tonight to see if that gets rid of the smell. Thank you for the knowledge, keep up the great videos. I'm a huge fan.

[@C3Voyage]

Thanks for the kind words Marble. I've never grown in anything other than paper towels. I quickly learned I didn't like that so I looked for a mesh type tray. I assumed it would work without media based off of my hydro experience/trials. I never wanted to use soil, coco, or mats cause I just didn't want to pay for it honestly. The feedback I initially got from a few was "you can't" or "you shouldn't" along with some expertise on why. I also asked others "why?" in a couple videos. There is a lot of value in being an expert on things or being top dog on things. That is a block to learning in my eyes, but it is a form of celebrity/fame for some. Like you said, sacrilegious. I understand it. It's human nature, but I'm not built like that. I have always tested the boundaries of stuff. I learned young that some people do stuff cause others do stuff and for no other reason. I fail a lot, but sometimes I find some good stuff to share. I wish you the very best. I hope you master it, build on it, and make a ton of money.

[@C3Voyage]

Oh, please come back and share with me how it worked out Marble!

[@jaker2542]

where do you get those trays?

[@C3Voyage]

Bootstrap Farmer. They have a website and I bought from them on Amazon.com. So, a few questions from you. Would you share your plans on all this MG stuff?

[@bonniehoke-scedrov4906]

Thank you so much for this informative video! I got so much out of it.

[@C3Voyage]

Awesome Bonnie! I'm glad.

[@ginabisaillon2894]

For a use for the roots, I would vote for stock.

[@C3Voyage]

Without nutrients, the plants won't last long.

[@thefaeryman]

I think the peas seed on the bottom become the medium for the top seed, that's why they break down. the root mass would be great for livestock. no medium would depend on cost of seed vs medium, and speed of growth, for me it's about 12 days.

[@C3Voyage]

John, you certainly have the setup to trial it side-by-side if you wanted. I'd surely watch that video! Keep in mind that my seed is not stacked. They're side-by-side on 1 level....mostly. Same amount of seed I see others using in soil, about 300 grams. It's less than Curtis Stone uses: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqfMd5Z9jLZ3eLcm23s He inspired the quantities of most of what I do. I certainly do not want to use seed as a medium. No medium is key for me.

[@melodyclark4347]

What is the nutrient booster you use? Thank you.

[@C3Voyage]

Masterblend 4-18-38 with Calcinit, and Epsom mixed according to Masterblend water-soluble fertilizer. I get it from Morgan County Seeds.

[@finallythere100]

Hi, thank you for the video. I don't understand about Epsom (is thjs regukar epsom salts from drugstore? .And how to know how much to add to the solution. Can you please clarify? Tha k you. (I must grow pea sprouts w/o light for DAO supplementation, and I cannot tolsrate GI microtoxins, and am on long term med for that, so this is virally important for me.)

[@t.h.o.r.]

I always let the adverts run. great info -thankyou

[@C3Voyage]

Awesome TH. Thank you. :O)

[@ToddLarsen]

That was an awesome video Brent, thank you for making it and sharing with us. I see that your only 24 subs away from 5,000👍👍😃 Keep Building👍

[@C3Voyage]

Thanks Todd!

[@smokeymcbongwater3561]

My first batch of peas went bad just like yours. Did

[@C3Voyage]

Was it the seed? Have you grown a good batch since? I might be able to help if you're having issues. For instance, I only soak peas for 6-8 hours now.

[@kingtut4752]

@@C3Voyage im having this problem as well, about 1 in 20 of the seeds turn to mush. they start to smell really bad, not too sure what to do. i soak for about 5 hours, maybe i will do some trials with no soak and less hours

[@graniteridgegreens6278]

Or roots dried into a aquaponic fish food?? What a bio loop that would be!

[@C3Voyage]

👍

[@phylbeeme2476]

Spray the peas with hydrogen peroxide every other day. Really helps with mold.

[@C3Voyage]

Thanks.

[@tangobayus]

You seem to be using red LED's. Have you tried just 5000K bulbs? They are working well for me.

[@C3Voyage]

LEDs only. Some are white 5K lights and some are grow lights. I show it in the greenhouse updates.

[@KODArunner]

I've watched other videos on growing Pea Shouts and a few of those folks talk about "Cut-n-Re-grow" again. Have you ever tried doing this? If so, which micro greens will re-grow after the first harvest?

[@C3Voyage]

Peas are different than most others and most consider them shoots vs microgreens although they "fit" into the microgreen category. Most microgreens have starter leaves called cotyledons that first grow. After that, the first "true" leaves grow. If you cut below the cotyledon leaves, the plant will die because all that's left is a stem. New growth can only grow from the junction of a leaf and stem if the top is cut off and that doesn't always happen with young plants due to shock. Peas can grow back if you cut after the first leaflet, but not always and not as aggressively as the apical tip. Also, when you cut and re-grow peas, you are attempting to maintain and older plant structure which has more roots and more chance for issues to develop. To me, it's not worth it when I can rotate two trays constantly starting new grows. Plants that are grown past the microgreen stage into baby leaf or older are candidates for what's known as cut-n-come-again. In this case, you can take older, outer leaves and let the center apical leaves grow larger if that's an interest. Things like lettuce, chard, kale, napa cabbage, and other greens. As far as I know, to specifically answer your question, peas and corn are sometimes re-grown. Just my opinions, of course, from an inexperienced microgreens grower.

[@KODArunner]

@@C3Voyage Great answer and one I will follow. Plant, Harvest & Re-Plant sounds like a Plan! Thanks again!

[@C3Voyage]

It's just what I would do. Have 2 or even 3 types going depending on how much I wanted in my diet.

[@iamadot7]

I really enjoyed the video thank you

[@rgilroy1909]

Newbie micro greens farmer here. Keep up the great videos. Yes too wet promotes mold. Smell can be rank, at first, thefts why I've been told, and practiced, replacing the water after 6-12hours after soaking. However your root germination is stunning. Are you using a heat pad? Any ferts? What was the ambient temp?

[@C3Voyage]

Not using a heat pad. Ambient temps range 65-85 roughly. I also use water-soluble fertilizer Masterblend.

[@coleenburris6816]

When I saw the pea roots, I had to give you a thumbs up!

[@C3Voyage]

Thanks Coleen! This one was a tangle of tangles.

[@ltlbnsgarden]

This is a great video! I love when experiments go well! Big thumbs up! 😊

[@C3Voyage]

Oh, those times that things go well are awesome LB!

[@martysgarden]

Stir Fry is not a bad way to eat them too Brent.

[@C3Voyage]

I've got stir fry and an alternative take on pea-coconut milk soup in mind. Pea soup starts tonight. I may film it. :O)

[@martysgarden]

Whoo hoo, pea soup. I hope you do film it Brent. Can I put in a special request please?

[@C3Voyage]

Lmao. You're working me, eh mate? Ok.

[@martysgarden]

My first request ever in KZbin,,gotta try hahaha

[@C3Voyage]

I think this the community is the best part of YT actually. I used to say in videos, "Talk to me" or "chat with me and tell me what you think." I will do the soup regardless of how it tastes. :O)

[@anu1358]

Great video sir ..thanks a lot !!!

[@C3Voyage]

Most welcome!

[@chuckwagon7171]

Looking good, bet they are delicious

[@C3Voyage]

Yessir.

[@MidwestGardener]

Looks like you have the peas figured out......once you got the right seeds. Cool that you don't need soil.

[@C3Voyage]

If I can repeat the process, and even improve a little, I'm a happy camper. Want a better pea so I'm going to try others.

[@michaelphelps9555]

thats a good size harvest you go there i hop thay taste nice to eat 👍👍

[@C3Voyage]

They are good, but I think another variety will be better. I was expecting more sweetness to them. Just pea taste.

[@PepeFassos]

Well done mate.. Im really loving how you keep it real. I wanted to chime in on your comments with petals..thought id write to u myself 😉 I am doing my best to portray a 'how i do' (like yourself)--- not a 'this is the way' image. Im not on a mission for a large channel or to even monetize!! I started to youtube to document my journey and wanted to share. I feel like i want to put the brakes on sharing 'how i do's' as i get pinned for doing things 'incorrect' or against MG protocol. But everything im doing works for me etc... cant win ! Sorry to write all this.. i just relate to you and respect you. Thanks so much! Your doing really well 😊

[@C3Voyage]

Pepe, do not let them do that to you mate. Share exactly how you do things always. You would be shorting people who follow you of the important parts of the things you do. You can't inspire if you hold back and you're obviously successful. Forget the pinned so-called MG experts. Rise up and lead boldly. You have a great channel. That's my hopes for you. At my channel, don't apologize. No political correctness here. Also, don't feel bad if you monetize. I'm at 5000 subs and there's no money-driving motivations for me; however, it does give me about $75 to $150 ($60 now by the way) to help buy things. There's nothing wrong with monetizing. 99% do and you can get an extension for your browser called "heartbeat" I think it's called and it'll show you all who do it. Of course, if it goes against your sensibilities, then by all means stay true to your beliefs. But, to me, if you put out great content for other's enjoyment, you deserve what goes along with it. Capitalism. Glad to have you as a friend.

[@PepeFassos]

Your awesome Brother .. Very well put and i appreciate your heartfelt response.. If my channel ever gets to 1000 subs i would consider to monetize. Im a father of six kids with huge bills and now everything invested in MG's.. everything helps . I love this community.. love gardening. I Just gotta stay strong in the face of others judgement. Have a great week my friend. Cant express my gratitude enough.

[@DragonflyArtz1]

I have a lot of respect for people who find their own way of doing things Pepe! I think that is what keeps it fun. You can be creative. And you just might find a better way that no one else ever tried in the process. That is how new discoveries are made. If I had to garden and grow hydro by the book I woudn't be doing it. Why take the fun out of it? No, Live Baby ...Live.

[@PepeFassos]

DragonflyArtz1 Hey there ! 😊.. you seem like another awesome understanding motivated soul.. ! Thanks for your kind words... your advice is appreciated and will be acted on. Your absolutely right .. but sometimes i fall off the horse. Time for me to get back on !!!

[@DragonflyArtz1]

Be YOU and own it! People will catch on! And yes we all have our moments, just don't sweat the dumb stuff. We share as we learn and we all win! There are more than 100 ways to grow anything! What will we learn tomorrow?

[@MrGinz4uuu]

hi can we do it with frozen pees??

[@C3Voyage]

I'm doubtful due to the process of freezing rupturing cell walls of food.

[@MrGinz4uuu]

Hydroponic Gardening & More with Brent thanku what should i look for in the supermarket ?? dehydrated peas??

[@C3Voyage]

If you can't find a seed company to purchase from, you can certainly try dehydrated organic peas. They might work. Worth a shot.

[@MrGinz4uuu]

Hydroponic Gardening & More with Brent thank you so much for d info 🙏🙏🙏👍👍

[@FishTickler59]

@@MrGinz4uuu www.kitazawaseed.com/seed_158-100.html

[@Research0digo]

13:34 - painter's edge. :D

[@C3Voyage]

👍

[@timjones1583]

Who sold you the bad seed?

[@C3Voyage]

I use the company that sold the bad seeds for everything even still except peas which I now got again fom True Leaf. So, I'm not sure if it was a bad batch or what. I still have lots of pea seed so I've not gone back to them for peas, but I did just place another order with them...Todd's Seeds. They are far less expensive than True Leaf.

[@tangobayus]

Where do you get those trays you put the seeds in? Thanks.

[@C3Voyage]

Video coming up today or tomorrow.

[@tangobayus]

I re-watched your video very carefully and saw what the bottom looked like :) Gone shopping :)

[@C3Voyage]

Bootstrap Farmer on Amazon.

[@tangobayus]

thanks

[@tangobayus]

Those trays are currently unavailable. It's all your fault :)

[@jimbattaglia8317]

Awesome job

[@C3Voyage]

Thanks Jim!