Microgreens (Start to Finish)

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!

[@melisadelagarde5492]

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.

[@GreenshineFarmers]

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!

[@jimgraves6464]

A good father shows his son the ropes of life. Good job on everything.

[@KidNoah2012]

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.

[@GreenshineFarmers]

Yep good call, that's the way we do it now

[@auniciasharpe7293]

I love how your baby is watching with such interest. He's so sweet!

[@mugulakikawa]

The baby is adorable and paying close attention. 🥰

[@luangwll]

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!

[@GreenshineFarmers]

thank you!!

[@brianwade8649]

Luan Gama - 100% agreed

[@brianwade8649]

Greenshine Farmers ditto!

[@SuanKasetPP]

Me too, he has shot explain, easy to understand.

[@crackseller321]

It's dope that he has his kid right there learned everything he's doing. Love it

[@user-om8wc6hw7t]

Какие вы молодцы!! Дай Бог вам мира, и здоровья.

[@ItsmeeeAysha222]

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.

[@joannenardoni17]

That baby will have great memories forever, so healthy

[@GreenshineFarmers]

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!

[@brianwade8649]

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.

[@GreenshineFarmers]

Thank you, we appreciate hearing that

[@ssing7113]

Love the kid there with you. They pick up whatever you do. I remember my dad in his garden and here I am..... thanks

[@nickfitz9800]

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.

[@GreenshineFarmers]

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

[@mahmoodahmad2990]

So beautiful, natural, informative, lovely and many more exciting. Good luck

[@gurmeetsingh1521]

God bless you for your spirit to help others

[@viktorastrahankin6719]

Very good tomatoes!👍😉 Of cause - microgreens.😊

[@kathydwan5356]

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. 😍

[@Improveng1]

The little lad is taking it all in as dad is talking, nice one guys and respect from the UK.

[@ClaudiaMartinez-pj5xd]

Your child is learning early on how to grow food. How awesome!

[@GreenshineFarmers]

Probably one of the most important things we could hope to teach.

[@joshuaeagan6012]

You and your family looks happy. Much success to all of you.

[@kmkrieger5221]

Thank you for your presentation! Love your little Papoose and that he/she's helping you with instructions!

[@sniper_assassiin8489]

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'.

[@GreenshineFarmers]

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!

[@SLFYSH]

Good, helpful and uncommon vid to show start to finish. Love the Queensland red heeler.

[@drafthorse4547]

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.

[@GreenshineFarmers]

Thanks appreciate that.

[@Packinheat1175]

Great video. First one I’ve found that shows the whole process and in a way that wasn’t too long or too short.

[@joyfulsoul1702]

Straight to the point & easy to follow.

[@raymiebusch4180]

I love watching your son, do you sometimes forget he's back there.

[@wtnyein1]

Thank you very much for your detailed explanation. God bless you and your family.

[@deadtreebark]

This video is still perfect 4 years later

[@migueltorres2948]

God bless you and your family Good video keep doing that job live healthy and teach your kids.

[@bernadettegrant6326]

That baby is going to take over that business someday as he-her is starting from early. Very good.

[@richasharma6501]

Aw the baby is so adorable!!!!

[@thepalletwoodgardener8883]

Excellent. . I liked it all. Im going to try my very first flat on the weekend. So I am brand new at it. Thanks

[@customerservice2783]

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.

[@GreenshineFarmers]

Octavia and Pipkin!

[@Brandi.Nicole]

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. 😜😂😂😂

[@ethnie69]

Wow thanks for showing all the details of this. Much appreciated.

[@Androidzombie1]

dude you've got farmer strength. look at those arms lol. great video man. love what you're doing. amazing family.

[@GreenshineFarmers]

Haha it's that backpack! Cuts the circulation around your armpits so it's like your flexing lol

[@cowboyyoga]

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 )))

[@anjolesaydworthethecrafty]

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!

[@GreenshineFarmers]

Definitely will. Thanks for watching :)

[@unitedstatesdale]

Seed source was great. Thanks for the info. Mark was great

[@kabarettkat]

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!

[@GreenshineFarmers]

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!

[@kabarettkat]

@@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 ;-)

[@GreenshineFarmers]

I certainly will! Hopefully it’s sooner rather than later. Been a while since I’ve traveled outside the country!

[@clarkadams895]

Thanks for the concise and informative video. Oh, and for your next two wabbits Rabbit Downey, Jr. and David Hasselhop. lol

[@donnafield2616]

I truly enjoyed it thank you for sharing good job!

[@carolpenn8455]

Great video! God bless you and your lovely family !

[@GreenshineFarmers]

Thank you, we appreciate that!

[@moonfallmedia151]

Much respect, having the baby on back and all!... subbed to yall

[@GreenshineFarmers]

Thanks. It was the only way we could get s**t done!

[@moonfallmedia151]

@@GreenshineFarmers Ha, I hear that.

[@GetCraftyLemons]

This was very good and so informative!!! Great job!!

[@sariputri7743]

I am binge watching microgreen videos. And I subscribed almost all channels I watched

[@GreenshineFarmers]

We're gonna put out a new one this month on setting up an indoor micro green operation. Hope you enjoy!

[@uncleroger9768]

thanks for sharing this great video... thankyou greeting from indonesia

[@govindadattadasa4013]

This is my first video. You have inspired me. Thank you

[@grahamto8181]

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.

[@GreenshineFarmers]

Octavia and Pipkin

[@higherfrequencies6395]

Great video. Thanks so much!

[@zepherzepher1228]

Father's take note! Amazing family!kodos

[@GreenshineFarmers]

Thank you, that really means a lot. With so much to do, taking time for family is the one thing that truly matters.

[@ogbasel6618]

good AND long life to your family

[@nishageorge3928]

Very good healthy food

[@GreenshineFarmers]

Thank you. Fresh is best!

[@monicalemmer9029]

Baby stole the show!!!

[@niravchauhan590]

what a peaceful life....

[@GreenshineFarmers]

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.

[@ivyandroses4373]

The baby is going to be a expert by age 5 😆

[@dantang65]

very nice,thank's

[@wilstjames3111]

Rabbits just keeps on bearing bunnies, just keep up with those micro greens!

[@lorviereglos4360]

I’m a newbie growing microgreens. Thinking about selling soon but need to research more! Very helpful video!

[@GreenshineFarmers]

Thanks and best of luck in your microgreen endeavors!

[@adammcghan9658]

Try using a shallower flat to make harvesting easier.... nice video!

[@natashasinclair2143]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Btw I had a wild rabbit and named him Pancakes 😁 the kids loved the name Thanks again.

[@Laflamablanca969]

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

[@GreenshineFarmers]

Thanks for the tip! I found a decent amount come off during washing as well.

[@lettyzane1719]

Love the clear explanation!

[@shusaien]

You're awesome guys! I loved that video....

[@bonniehoke-scedrov4906]

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!

[@GreenshineFarmers]

Thank you! We’ll try and get more videos out :)

[@helenismail6241]

You are good man, beautiful with baby 👶.

[@lighthouseactingstudio9087]

great info & video -- thank you !!!

[@GreenshineFarmers]

Thanks for watching! Feel free to reach out with any questions 😉

[@marcelaarreola7452]

Beautiful!

[@wolfsfarm7667]

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

[@DanHughesNC]

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).

[@GreenshineFarmers]

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.

[@twestgard2]

Dan, yours is a super useful comment, thank you. Including the references to the specific sources means we can look it up. Appreciate it.

[@tadijadukic9899]

I am working in service industry and believe me, he is super clean for what they do in restaurants!

[@helicart]

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

[@seekeroftruth9900]

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.

[@globalholisticsolutions4197]

Thanks very helpful 👍

[@GlobalTubeTruth]

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.]

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.

[@GreenshineFarmers]

We wash and sterilize everything, and use gloves when sick.

[@mariawhitcomb8317]

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.

[@yolandesmith1396]

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

[@GreenshineFarmers]

We do but just didn't show on video... thank you!

[@JenniferWoellert]

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!

[@np66uh]

Good video tnks very well explained

[@Michaelsax5]

I had a New Zealand Red Bunny named Canelle which is French for Cinnamon.

[@investaminder5530]

Really great. Can You Tell me more about how to make the media to grow the microgreens. (Organic and inorganic)

[@helenawright1127]

Bunny number 1 Meagan Bunny number 2 Sasha Love the video.

[@jungletheme2094]

The mean rabbit looks like she is going to smash her face against the windo hahaha

[@dashingdaring]

You guys are cool!

[@RamHomier]

Great video. Was wondering about a sustainable alternative to plastic packaging. Thanks.

[@GreenshineFarmers]

We’re exploring that as well. Biodegradable packaging would be great so long as it gets composted.

[@synchronicity67]

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 😜

[@gigiis526]

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!

[@GreenshineFarmers]

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 😉

[@micahantley4946]

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

[@GreenshineFarmers]

I personally think greenhouse is the way to go. There is no better light source than the sun ☀️

[@rajeevmehrotra5842]

Can you please share the video post harvesting, as to how to reuse the growing medium for the next round

[@faithtomorrow]

Great arms. Cute baby. Stellar information. Thank you!

[@brettcrook9362]

Great video. And the rabbits. “Bully” and “Sooky”. But by now you may have worked out the weren’t sisters?😉😎

[@unitedstatesdale]

Your a Aweso.e team !!!

[@GreenshineFarmers]

Teamwork makes the dream work 😉

[@Deshgrame]

Thank you too for a GReen Video.. Peace .... 2018

[@largefamilyruralliving7434]

Thanks, that was great

[@winnieislinny9611]

thank you for teaching the way to grow peas and sunflowers. after first harvest, will they keep growing back for second or third harvest?

[@GreenshineFarmers]

No not really. Maybe a little but it’s best to just start a new tray

[@MightyMicrobes-]

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.

[@GreenshineFarmers]

Agreed! Next time we order trays. Thank you!

[@miracledogg6957]

Organic Pharmer

[@BakedCakesByJenn]

You're saying 1.5" is a good size tray for growing? Where do you get them? Thanks!

[@user-lh1sg4pp2q]

Organic Phar

[@microgreens4200]

Or you can use biodegradable hemp mats and remove the soil altogether! Nice set up! Thanks for the video

[@comfortkareem4392]

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

[@FrankJosephCo]

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!

[@GreenshineFarmers]

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!

[@rachelriddell3526]

Awesome Video!!! Pipkin & Dandelion for bunny names???

[@user-bs8lm3kl1o]

While growing on the ground , how do you keep slugs & insects out of the micro greens? Always an issue..

[@alishafulton5454]

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

[@chinhtran4247]

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!

[@GreenshineFarmers]

Any gardening store should have them.

[@GreenshineFarmers]

Best of luck!

[@misterbulger]

I dont even soak my peas... just keep them moist with another tray on top. They still sprout in 3 days.

[@Growyourheirlooms]

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

[@o00oZu1o00o]

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.

[@johanesmuylargo]

Grow Your Heirlooms has a very valid point.

[@o00oZu1o00o]

Most, if not all of the non colored pallets are pressure treated (that is, treated with heat and nothing else).

[@johanesmuylargo]

@@o00oZu1o00o the ones i have smell like China and creosote. some kind of hardwood.

[@o00oZu1o00o]

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).

[@happyfeetacres3397]

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..