The Greenshine Farmer tell how to prep, seed, grow, harvest, and pack micro peas and sunflowers for grocery stores. Plus there are two new exciting members to the Greenshine homestead. Help us choose names!
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@melisadelagarde54924 жыл бұрын
The way you have your baby with you in all that you do....I love it! JUST like the seeds we sow....we can choose to have healthy,productive children that thrive...and have amazing memories with mom and dad as aposed to sitting around the house playing video games and talking on socal media.
@GreenshineFarmers4 жыл бұрын
Ha I know back then he wouldn’t let us put him down so we had to work with him on our back if we wanted to get things done! Your right though, I spent most of my childhood watching tv and playing video games. Did not leave me on the best state of mind entering adulthood. Had to re-discover the importance of good food, nature, and exercise!
@jimgraves64643 жыл бұрын
A good father shows his son the ropes of life. Good job on everything.
@KidNoah20125 жыл бұрын
Pro tip: broadcast the seeds onto un-tamped soil. Then you only have to tamp once and you aren't working against yourself trying to force the seeds into overly dense soil. A small quibble in a really fantastic video. Thanks for making it.
@GreenshineFarmers5 жыл бұрын
Yep good call, that's the way we do it now
@auniciasharpe72935 жыл бұрын
I love how your baby is watching with such interest. He's so sweet!
@mugulakikawa5 жыл бұрын
The baby is adorable and paying close attention. 🥰
@luangwll6 жыл бұрын
I have been wachting thousands of microgreen videos and I never seen other that was soo explained, organized and quick like yours, thank you soo much. good bless you!
@GreenshineFarmers6 жыл бұрын
thank you!!
@brianwade86496 жыл бұрын
Luan Gama - 100% agreed
@brianwade86496 жыл бұрын
Greenshine Farmers ditto!
@SuanKasetPP5 жыл бұрын
Me too, he has shot explain, easy to understand.
@crackseller3214 жыл бұрын
It's dope that he has his kid right there learned everything he's doing. Love it
@user-om8wc6hw7t5 жыл бұрын
Какие вы молодцы!! Дай Бог вам мира, и здоровья.
@ItsmeeeAysha222 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely enjoyed every moment of your video. Will be tuning in , just starting my food health journey and this was very very very helpful. Peace to you and your beautiful family.
@joannenardoni174 жыл бұрын
That baby will have great memories forever, so healthy
@GreenshineFarmers4 жыл бұрын
Ha he’s gotten big so fast! Crazy to think this video was taken a little over two years ago. Now he’s helping me on the farm!
@brianwade86496 жыл бұрын
I realize this video is almost a year old but it is the best video on growing microgreens that I have seen. Thanks very much.
@GreenshineFarmers6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, we appreciate hearing that
@ssing71135 жыл бұрын
Love the kid there with you. They pick up whatever you do. I remember my dad in his garden and here I am..... thanks
@nickfitz98005 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. My son keeps telling me he wants to have a farm, and I want to start a business. This seems like a really great business. Thank you again.
@GreenshineFarmers5 жыл бұрын
It’s a great way to start since it’s a high value crop with fairly low start up expense. Micro greens are kind of the gateway drug to farming
@mahmoodahmad29904 жыл бұрын
So beautiful, natural, informative, lovely and many more exciting. Good luck
@gurmeetsingh15213 жыл бұрын
God bless you for your spirit to help others
@viktorastrahankin67194 жыл бұрын
Very good tomatoes!👍😉 Of cause - microgreens.😊
@kathydwan53562 жыл бұрын
love your family and your farm! I’m growing sprouts and micros just for me and my hubby. I wondered what I should use to clean my jars and lids between uses and my trays also? Give Odin a hug for me? We raised and homeschooled 4 sons and now we have 8 grandkids! They’re spread all over the US. 😍
@Improveng12 жыл бұрын
The little lad is taking it all in as dad is talking, nice one guys and respect from the UK.
@ClaudiaMartinez-pj5xd5 жыл бұрын
Your child is learning early on how to grow food. How awesome!
@GreenshineFarmers5 жыл бұрын
Probably one of the most important things we could hope to teach.
@joshuaeagan60126 жыл бұрын
You and your family looks happy. Much success to all of you.
@kmkrieger52215 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your presentation! Love your little Papoose and that he/she's helping you with instructions!
@sniper_assassiin84894 жыл бұрын
Love to see your son bonding with you . Its the first time I have been on your Channel as I thinking of growing microgreens, apart from your great information the bonus was that lovely sight of you working away so calmly with your son sitting so contentedly in his little backpack. I rate you 'hands on Dad'.
@GreenshineFarmers4 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate that. Big reason why I wanted to start farming was so I could be at home with my family rather than away for most of the day. Working from home has it's trade-offs, but I'm glad it's the path we've taken. The farm is extremely demanding but very rewarding as well. Back when we made this video putting our youngest in the backpack was the only way we could get anything done!
@SLFYSH6 жыл бұрын
Good, helpful and uncommon vid to show start to finish. Love the Queensland red heeler.
@drafthorse45475 жыл бұрын
I have to agree with several others who have commented that your video has explained more in a much shorter time that many other video's I've watched. Loaded with good information. Good job, keep them coming.
@GreenshineFarmers5 жыл бұрын
Thanks appreciate that.
@Packinheat11755 жыл бұрын
Great video. First one I’ve found that shows the whole process and in a way that wasn’t too long or too short.
@joyfulsoul17024 жыл бұрын
Straight to the point & easy to follow.
@raymiebusch41806 жыл бұрын
I love watching your son, do you sometimes forget he's back there.
@wtnyein15 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your detailed explanation. God bless you and your family.
@deadtreebark2 жыл бұрын
This video is still perfect 4 years later
@migueltorres29486 жыл бұрын
God bless you and your family Good video keep doing that job live healthy and teach your kids.
@bernadettegrant63265 жыл бұрын
That baby is going to take over that business someday as he-her is starting from early. Very good.
@richasharma65015 жыл бұрын
Aw the baby is so adorable!!!!
@thepalletwoodgardener88836 жыл бұрын
Excellent. . I liked it all. Im going to try my very first flat on the weekend. So I am brand new at it. Thanks
@customerservice27836 жыл бұрын
2nd watched video. Keep teaching. I actually took notes. We really like some of the details you give of the project you're doing, with tools that we are able to afford. Thank you. Now, to see the other vids to find out what you named your rabbits.
@GreenshineFarmers6 жыл бұрын
Octavia and Pipkin!
@Brandi.Nicole5 жыл бұрын
Awe great video guys! We are venturing down the micro crop lane this fall and winter! I can’t wait to taste all the flavors!! Also helpful tips: Your bunnies can be trained to go in a litter box and do well around the house. They need each other for health and emotional support. Eye infections, ear issues etc - the saliva from one bunny cures the other bunnies med issues. Amazing isn’t it!?! They are very social but move around so much at night so I would recommend sleeping with them lol! Also, when they get mad they will poop next to you. 😜😂😂😂
@ethnie696 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks for showing all the details of this. Much appreciated.
@Androidzombie14 жыл бұрын
dude you've got farmer strength. look at those arms lol. great video man. love what you're doing. amazing family.
@GreenshineFarmers4 жыл бұрын
Haha it's that backpack! Cuts the circulation around your armpits so it's like your flexing lol
@cowboyyoga5 жыл бұрын
What a great video! Been growing microgreens for over a year but something was wrong... your video helped me see some things that were missing! )))) Thank you )))
@anjolesaydworthethecrafty5 жыл бұрын
Awesome and very informative! I'm ready to grow some microgreens now! Love the greenhouse you made. Would never have thought to use wood pallets! Thank you and please, make more videos!
@GreenshineFarmers5 жыл бұрын
Definitely will. Thanks for watching :)
@unitedstatesdale4 жыл бұрын
Seed source was great. Thanks for the info. Mark was great
@kabarettkat4 жыл бұрын
I just bumped into your video accidentally trying to find info on microgreens. And I was positively surprised to see your Crazy Donkey t-shirt. It's nice to know that people around the world appreciate greek microbreweries. Thank you for this one, and for the video. Cheers from Athens!
@GreenshineFarmers4 жыл бұрын
Ha that’s awesome! My mom and sister brought that shirt back from their vacation but I wasn’t able to make the trip. So needless to say I haven’t had the pleasure of trying the brew yet and I have yet to find it in any beer stores out here. But Greece is high up in my places to visit, especially Athens. So one day... thanks for watching and reach out with any microgreen questions!
@kabarettkat4 жыл бұрын
@@GreenshineFarmers Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. I will reach out when questions pop up for sure. I'm up for my first micro-attempt with some chia seeds! By the way, if you ever plan to visit Greece do drop me a line. I will be happy to give you tips, also to tell you where to spot the good beers ;-)
@GreenshineFarmers4 жыл бұрын
I certainly will! Hopefully it’s sooner rather than later. Been a while since I’ve traveled outside the country!
@clarkadams8954 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the concise and informative video. Oh, and for your next two wabbits Rabbit Downey, Jr. and David Hasselhop. lol
@donnafield26166 жыл бұрын
I truly enjoyed it thank you for sharing good job!
@carolpenn84554 жыл бұрын
Great video! God bless you and your lovely family !
@GreenshineFarmers4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, we appreciate that!
@moonfallmedia1514 жыл бұрын
Much respect, having the baby on back and all!... subbed to yall
@GreenshineFarmers4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. It was the only way we could get s**t done!
@moonfallmedia1514 жыл бұрын
@@GreenshineFarmers Ha, I hear that.
@GetCraftyLemons5 жыл бұрын
This was very good and so informative!!! Great job!!
@sariputri77434 жыл бұрын
I am binge watching microgreen videos. And I subscribed almost all channels I watched
@GreenshineFarmers4 жыл бұрын
We're gonna put out a new one this month on setting up an indoor micro green operation. Hope you enjoy!
@uncleroger97684 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing this great video... thankyou greeting from indonesia
@govindadattadasa40135 жыл бұрын
This is my first video. You have inspired me. Thank you
@grahamto81816 жыл бұрын
Putting the sunflower seeds in a mesh bag and measuring the weight of the wet seeds are great suggestions. I'm sure you've named your bunnies by now. I'd call them Sam and Ella so when you tell people their names, they're salmonella.
@GreenshineFarmers6 жыл бұрын
Octavia and Pipkin
@higherfrequencies63954 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks so much!
@zepherzepher12284 жыл бұрын
Father's take note! Amazing family!kodos
@GreenshineFarmers4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, that really means a lot. With so much to do, taking time for family is the one thing that truly matters.
@ogbasel66186 жыл бұрын
good AND long life to your family
@nishageorge39284 жыл бұрын
Very good healthy food
@GreenshineFarmers4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Fresh is best!
@monicalemmer90295 жыл бұрын
Baby stole the show!!!
@niravchauhan5905 жыл бұрын
what a peaceful life....
@GreenshineFarmers5 жыл бұрын
Ha! It is and at the same time the hustle that goes in to trying to make a living keeps life on the fast lane.
@ivyandroses43735 жыл бұрын
The baby is going to be a expert by age 5 😆
@dantang654 жыл бұрын
very nice,thank's
@wilstjames31115 жыл бұрын
Rabbits just keeps on bearing bunnies, just keep up with those micro greens!
@lorviereglos43604 жыл бұрын
I’m a newbie growing microgreens. Thinking about selling soon but need to research more! Very helpful video!
@GreenshineFarmers4 жыл бұрын
Thanks and best of luck in your microgreen endeavors!
@adammcghan96586 жыл бұрын
Try using a shallower flat to make harvesting easier.... nice video!
@natashasinclair21434 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for sharing. Btw I had a wild rabbit and named him Pancakes 😁 the kids loved the name Thanks again.
@Laflamablanca9694 жыл бұрын
if you leave a heavy tray on top of the sunflowers for an extra day or two in blackout, they'll drop most of their shells so you don't have to constantly run your hands over them
@GreenshineFarmers4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! I found a decent amount come off during washing as well.
@lettyzane17195 жыл бұрын
Love the clear explanation!
@shusaien4 жыл бұрын
You're awesome guys! I loved that video....
@bonniehoke-scedrov49065 жыл бұрын
This is my first time enjoying your KZbin channel. Great work! I’m looking forward to more great content from you. Thank you so much!
@GreenshineFarmers5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We’ll try and get more videos out :)
@helenismail62415 жыл бұрын
You are good man, beautiful with baby 👶.
@lighthouseactingstudio90874 жыл бұрын
great info & video -- thank you !!!
@GreenshineFarmers4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Feel free to reach out with any questions 😉
@marcelaarreola74526 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@wolfsfarm76676 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video. But please keep in mind - harvesting, washing and packaging the microgreens is not farming any more, but processing. Therefore you have to comply to HACCP. I am sorry to say - but you are miles away from those regulations. Please google to get the information on HACCP. If you need any help, let me know. In 2011 we had a desastrous incident in Germany caused by fenugreek sprouts - 53 people died and almost 4000 got ill. The product you sell is cut and washed - this is a possible source for infection - so it has to be done under very hygienic conditions. I wish you all the best and success - Wolf from Germany
@DanHughesNC6 жыл бұрын
HACCP does not apply to farms (basically). Standards for Produce Safety (which is also part of FSMA) does apply. However, Standards for Produce Safety exempts Small Business, Very Small Business and farms that produce less than $500,000 of produce that is indented to consumed 275 miles or less from where it is grown or within the same state (or Indian Reservation).
@GreenshineFarmers6 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your comment. Microgreens are not sprouts. Keep in mind we are a small family farm and sell very little to super local places. Thank you.
@twestgard26 жыл бұрын
Dan, yours is a super useful comment, thank you. Including the references to the specific sources means we can look it up. Appreciate it.
@tadijadukic98995 жыл бұрын
I am working in service industry and believe me, he is super clean for what they do in restaurants!
@helicart5 жыл бұрын
Wolf, thanks for bringing this up. I did some reading behind it, and it turns out the bacteria responsible for the outbreak was imported into Germany in seeds sourced from Egypt. It is very likely that the bacteria would have flourished under any conditions that did not involve sterilization of the seeds (i.e. via a hydrogen peroxide bath). I think hygiene regulations gave overreached in the last 5 decades. Humans evolved living in the dirt, as visiting any primitive community bears out. Further, the escalating rate of allergies and autoimmune disease is linked by many to the more sterile world some promote. The greatest risk to human civilization is poor public and personal hygiene by some cultures and people, including a more liberal attitude towards deviant sex practices
@seekeroftruth99005 жыл бұрын
Don't know if you have named them yet but as a funny, in old Norse texts Odin was often accompanied by his animal companions and familiars-the wolves Geri and Freki. I know they're not wolves thought it might make you smile.
@globalholisticsolutions41973 жыл бұрын
Thanks very helpful 👍
@GlobalTubeTruth6 жыл бұрын
It's very important to always wash your hands and use latex gloves when harvesting or anytime you touch the plants. It's also highly recommended to use a sterile, or disinfected cutting tool.
@Pogohontas.6 жыл бұрын
GlobalTubeTruth I think getting some human oils and skin cells is better than the powder on latex gloves. As long as they're not sick it should be fine. And if you're eating the greens enough you won't even get sick.
@GreenshineFarmers6 жыл бұрын
We wash and sterilize everything, and use gloves when sick.
@mariawhitcomb83174 жыл бұрын
GlobalTubeTruth - I am all for adhering to GAP rules, but personally would never use using latex gloves in this case. If you have one person who eats greens and goes into anaphylactic shock after you've touched the greens with latex, you will have a huge problem. Good sanitation (of hands, growing trays and surfaces etc.) is essential, and probably a better option in my opinion and as a commercial farmer. Food safe gloves (nitrile, vinyl and plastic) are all widely available as well.
@yolandesmith13966 жыл бұрын
I love your videos i believe you give the best teaching on microgreens, however when you sharpen the knife you need to rinse because of the leftover metal on the knife
@GreenshineFarmers6 жыл бұрын
We do but just didn't show on video... thank you!
@JenniferWoellert5 жыл бұрын
Was wondering that too but I figured it was just off camera. I have the worksharp and that thing is amazing! It gives my stepdad something to do when he visits- go through and sharpen all my knives 😜 Do you do broccoli or any other sprouts or micro greens? Love the content!
@np66uh5 жыл бұрын
Good video tnks very well explained
@Michaelsax55 жыл бұрын
I had a New Zealand Red Bunny named Canelle which is French for Cinnamon.
@investaminder55302 жыл бұрын
Really great. Can You Tell me more about how to make the media to grow the microgreens. (Organic and inorganic)
@helenawright11274 жыл бұрын
Bunny number 1 Meagan Bunny number 2 Sasha Love the video.
@jungletheme20946 жыл бұрын
The mean rabbit looks like she is going to smash her face against the windo hahaha
@dashingdaring6 жыл бұрын
You guys are cool!
@RamHomier5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Was wondering about a sustainable alternative to plastic packaging. Thanks.
@GreenshineFarmers5 жыл бұрын
We’re exploring that as well. Biodegradable packaging would be great so long as it gets composted.
@synchronicity673 жыл бұрын
Q. Wont d small seed growth get crushed if u put d tray on top after its started growing? Ps- Its great to see u involve yr son from such a yg age 👍 .. not only is that great for his curiosity n learning but also such a cool way of father son bonding!! I know this video is 3 yrs old so guess Jr is helping u more now 😜
@gigiis5264 жыл бұрын
Links to location of pea shoots and sunflower seeds would be helpful. Thanks for the video with less hype and more to the point teaching. I noticed that your werent wearing gloves and didnt show washing the sharpened knife. What are the regulations with licensed growers? Thank you for the video!
@GreenshineFarmers4 жыл бұрын
Tiensvold Farm is who we use for our pea, radish, and sunflower seeds. In terms of gloves, it is not a requirement. Instead we sanitize our hands religiously. However we do wear gloves if there is a reason to, i.e. exposed cuts, etc. As for the knife, we do spray and wipe with a sanitizer after sharpening. I didn’t include that in the video and I’ve definitely heard about it from more than one person 😉
@micahantley49465 жыл бұрын
I’m actually trying to get into microgreens and your farm is the first one that is outside in a greenhouse every other one is indoors
@GreenshineFarmers5 жыл бұрын
I personally think greenhouse is the way to go. There is no better light source than the sun ☀️
@rajeevmehrotra58425 жыл бұрын
Can you please share the video post harvesting, as to how to reuse the growing medium for the next round
@faithtomorrow5 жыл бұрын
Great arms. Cute baby. Stellar information. Thank you!
@brettcrook93624 жыл бұрын
Great video. And the rabbits. “Bully” and “Sooky”. But by now you may have worked out the weren’t sisters?😉😎
@unitedstatesdale4 жыл бұрын
Your a Aweso.e team !!!
@GreenshineFarmers4 жыл бұрын
Teamwork makes the dream work 😉
@Deshgrame6 жыл бұрын
Thank you too for a GReen Video.. Peace .... 2018
@largefamilyruralliving74344 жыл бұрын
Thanks, that was great
@winnieislinny96115 жыл бұрын
thank you for teaching the way to grow peas and sunflowers. after first harvest, will they keep growing back for second or third harvest?
@GreenshineFarmers5 жыл бұрын
No not really. Maybe a little but it’s best to just start a new tray
@MightyMicrobes-7 жыл бұрын
You need the shallow germination trays my man. It will save you time when harvesting and you need less soil. they are like 1 inch and a half.
@GreenshineFarmers6 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Next time we order trays. Thank you!
@miracledogg69576 жыл бұрын
Organic Pharmer
@BakedCakesByJenn6 жыл бұрын
You're saying 1.5" is a good size tray for growing? Where do you get them? Thanks!
@user-lh1sg4pp2q6 жыл бұрын
Organic Phar
@microgreens42005 жыл бұрын
Or you can use biodegradable hemp mats and remove the soil altogether! Nice set up! Thanks for the video
@comfortkareem43924 жыл бұрын
Excellent job. Please what will be the difference between the microgreen grown with no soil and the one with soil. And what is the composition of the soil. Thanks
@FrankJosephCo5 жыл бұрын
Nicely made video. I’m just getting started with in-house microgreen growing. Your method of stacking the trays to strengthen the chutes is one I hadn’t heard. Can you tell me the soil you use? I couldn’t catch it and don’t want to embarrass myself by misspelling it. Cheers!
@GreenshineFarmers5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We use coco coir. It comes in a brick that needs to be hydrated to expand. Or you could use something like Foxfarm Coco Loco which is a good product but a little more expensive. Good luck!
@rachelriddell35267 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video!!! Pipkin & Dandelion for bunny names???
@user-bs8lm3kl1o2 ай бұрын
While growing on the ground , how do you keep slugs & insects out of the micro greens? Always an issue..
@alishafulton54542 жыл бұрын
So happy I found this channel. Love this video! How do you spin dry. I saw you use mesh bags after washing which are great bags
@chinhtran42474 жыл бұрын
Great video! I like the way you present it is clear and concise! I will make a try. Where can I get the tray? Thank you so much!
@GreenshineFarmers4 жыл бұрын
Any gardening store should have them.
@GreenshineFarmers4 жыл бұрын
Best of luck!
@misterbulger3 жыл бұрын
I dont even soak my peas... just keep them moist with another tray on top. They still sprout in 3 days.
@Growyourheirlooms6 жыл бұрын
You're pulling the trays off the pallets and stacking them on top of each other. So any contaminates on the bottom of the trays from those wet nasty pallets transfers to the tray under it. I would use a different method. Possibly 1/2" foam to set on top of each tray. JMHO
@o00oZu1o00o5 жыл бұрын
I'm becoming more and more fluorescent as time goes by (it has pros and cons. I'm safe from traffic when bycycling at night. And I get more invites to parties). I wonder if it has to do with all that time spent handling pallets without gloves? One of my colleagues is so bright (visually at least), that we turn the lights off when he's in the room. He's always been an avid pallet licker. We gave up years ago trying to make him give up the habit.
@johanesmuylargo5 жыл бұрын
Grow Your Heirlooms has a very valid point.
@o00oZu1o00o5 жыл бұрын
Most, if not all of the non colored pallets are pressure treated (that is, treated with heat and nothing else).
@johanesmuylargo5 жыл бұрын
@@o00oZu1o00o the ones i have smell like China and creosote. some kind of hardwood.
@o00oZu1o00o5 жыл бұрын
If I got some that smelled like creosote, I think I would use them to lay pots on no problem, but I would probably not build beds for plants with them. Maybe I would burn them (I would check the temp at which creosote burns first).
@happyfeetacres33976 жыл бұрын
Somehow my seedings didn’t grow as It should on soil... but I can do it successfully hydroponically in my house.. am gonna try again using your method in the future..