Mung Bean Microgreen and sprouts

[@kevpage]

The king of all beans, without a doubt

[@taliaha8053]

Excellent video. It was exactly what I was looking for 😃

[@dorislemire290]

I really appreciate your presentation! Well done! thank you!

[@PhillySpecial]

Thanks for the encouraging message. I’ll glad you found it helpful. Thank you !

[@birddayparties]

Good tip on the top pressure👍👍

[@golda12345]

Thank you so much 😊,beautiful video and very clear instructions.

[@PhillySpecial]

Thanks!!

[@starfire3867]

Nice video, mine have sprouted so fast from whit/yellow/green that i hardly noticed it. I was just draining the water from the button and giving them three times a day new water. Guess they are at day 6 or 7 and they're already about 15 cm tall including roots, since i didn't know if the leafy greens still could be eaten i check KZbin- found your video. Thanks saved my mungo beans from being deported from my kitchen to my garden, was about to plant them somewhere to mature and receive new seeds to start over with the thought that only white yellowish leaves where eatable.

[@PhillySpecial]

Glad it helped. I should also try to change the water 3 times a day for faster & better growth.

[@byyaz]

Nice vid. I like the music, the visuals and the pace. Simple process, nice results. I have the exact tray, so I'll get on the process today. One question is, do you think that the tray should sit on a heat pad during the winter months for the first days of germination? Thanks a lot.

[@PhillySpecial]

The seeds like temperature above 75F to sprout. In winter I have also use a heat pad for first 2-3 days. If the temperature is low the sprouts process is very slow. Thanks !!

[@dongordon9900]

very nice clear presentation

[@PhillySpecial]

Thanks !!

[@ashoksaini7587]

Great,beautiful presentation 🎉

[@PhillySpecial]

Thanks !!

[@kingofkleen1]

Step one: how many grams of seeds do I use?

[@morginejurdan575]

THANK YOU!! I might use them before the leaves get so green in stir fries so they are not so bitter and try putting them in boiling water first as you shared. I am SO HAPPY as i have this tray! Have you ever tried this with Sunflower seeds? What did you use for the clear thing you put over them before adding the cans? Did you buy that or where did you find it? Thanks so so much! Morgine

[@PhillySpecial]

My tray also did not come with that clear sheet. I used a document protector & modified it. You can find it in staples/amazon. Search for Deflecto Classic Image Wall Mount Sign Holder, Single-Sided, Vertical, 8.5" x 11". I agree its better to harvest them before they get too big & woody tasting !! These trays are good for sunflower too & they come out good (good for any large size seeds). Glad that you liked the video. Thanks !!

[@ginabisaillon2894]

@@PhillySpecialmay I ask how you modified the stand?

[@PhillySpecial]

​@@ginabisaillon2894 I assume you are asking about the the clear sheet I used on the seeds. I used a document protector & modified it. You can find it at Staples/Amazon. Search for Deflecto Classic Image Wall Mount Sign Holder, Single-Sided, Vertical, 8.5" x 11".

[@ginabisaillon2894]

@@PhillySpecial yes, my question was about modifying it. What modifications did you make?

[@PhillySpecial]

@@ginabisaillon2894 The only modification is the use of the clear sheet. This part is one of the transparent envelops used to hang certificates on the wall. The 8.5 X 11 transparent envelops is almost the same size of the tray and I did not have to do any cutting.

[@stevemay724]

Thank you for the video. I’ve sprouted mung beans before in a jar and enjoyed them in salads and sandwiches. Can you eat the leaves raw (even if they are bitter) if I try growing them this way, or do you have to sauté them ?

[@srilakshminaidu]

leaves are bitter,if they are exposed to sun. If they are yellow, then they taste good.

[@jamessconiers1968]

How many flushes can you get out of this? Do they re grow themselves?

[@PhillySpecial]

For some microgreen you can get a 2nd or even 3rd harvest, although the yield reduces subsequently. I have tried it with pea shoots where new stem & leaves came up within 2-3 days, but I have not tried it with mung beans.

[@yvonnecarter4118]

Hi, thanks for the info. Where did you get your container please? Thanks.

[@PhillySpecial]

Please check the description section of the video. I have left an Amazon link to the one I used.

[@Razalipuchong]

thank you

[@exsidus]

thank you for this video.. what kind of water are you using? tap.. rain or spring water?

[@PhillySpecial]

I use regular tap water. Nothing special.

[@archanashah3588]

Thank for sharing this knowledge and tips of growing organic super foods at home . Do you have the link from where I can get the trays with lid ? Or which stores in the US can i find ?

[@PhillySpecial]

Please check the description section of the video. I have left a product link from Amazon for the tray I had used.

[@rebeccadees2300]

Where do you find the clear cover you placed on top of the sprouts?

[@PhillySpecial]

My tray also did not come with that clear sheet. I used a document protector & modified it. You can find it at staples/amazon. Search for Deflecto Classic Image Wall Mount Sign Holder, Single-Sided, Vertical, 8.5" x 11".

[@yskwong]

Just curious, don't you need nutrient water?

[@PhillySpecial]

It just needs fresh water. The seed is packing with enough nutrients to last the first few days of the young plants life.

[@Sebastiankov]

Hermoso video, se ve por su excelencia, que lo hiciste con amor, peeerooo....Chamo se te fue la mano, unos brotes de mas de 4- 5 días no conservan los nutrientes q harían de él un alimento ideal. Su punto ideal, por ser el momento en que es mas nutritivo, es cuando apenas asoma las hojas.

[@PhillySpecial]

Thank you very much for your comment. I totally agree, the best time to harvest is when the leaves are just coming out and the roots have not yet developed.

[@denverlyavancena905]

for most of microgreens, can use the same methods? like alfalfa and aragula?

[@PhillySpecial]

I have tried pea & wheat and they came out good. Sorry I have not tried alfalfa or aragula so I cant confirm, but it appears you can use this method for most microgreens as long as the seeds are large enough to not fall through the mesh.

[@issacvarghese541]

No, because the seeds are so small and get spoiled. I use coco peat. This will allow roots to attach to the medium.

[@trongchongaychuatailam]

hi, I wonder if you have to change water once a day while sprouting time ? or just change water while growing Microgreen ?

[@PhillySpecial]

I would recommend changing water everyday throughout the process. Stagnant water is not good.

[@tinanguyen3088]

Where do you get the tray from ?

[@PhillySpecial]

I have left a link for the tray in the description section of the video.

[@haseenlamha1]

Great video. Thank you

[@taliaha8053]

What does microgreens mung beans taste like?

[@PhillySpecial]

They taste very good, It has a mild bean taste. It’s not bitter or overpowering. Mung bean is my favorite micro greens to grow and eat. It’s easy to grow compared to other ones. Thanks!!

[@taliaha8053]

Thanks for the reply. I appreciate you 🤗

[@sapamsanathoiba7790]

How to eat them ?

[@PhillySpecial]

Cut above the roots (Don’t use the root - does not taste good). Leaf and stem you can steer fry. You can add to hot soup if you pick them before leaves are formed. Some people eat it raw with salad.

[@ginabisaillon2894]

I harvest them as soon as the little leaves come out. Mostly I grow these to put in my Vietnamese spring rolls But when I have a lot I also make chop suey. I don't have a sunny window where I could leave them until they become micro greens, but that's OK.

[@estanford826]

How many grams/ ounces of seeds please

[@kevpage]

With Mung, you should soak, sprout and even harvest in the dark, the weight promotes stout and sturdy sprouts. No light should be a thing with mung bean sprouts

[@hoopoo3721]

Shame they're not stackable. I got the same ones.

[@johnhume6509]

I grew a tray of mung beans but on day 4, after lifting the towel, mold was over 50% of the tray. Where did I go wrong?

[@PhillySpecial]

On first 3 days hardly any water is needed in the lower tray. Please keep water to minimum & also change the water at least once a day. Water issue is the only thing I can think that could cause mold issues in the first few days.

[@PhillySpecial]

My tray also did not come with that inner sheet. I used a document protector & modified it. You can find it in staples/amazon. Search for Wall Mount Sign Holder, Single-Sided, Vertical, 8.5" x 11" In microgreens its a common technique to add some weight on the seeds during germination. It is more useful when using soil or grow media. You don't have to use the inner sheet in the current method.

[@ItzAlyssa.1]

Good Job on the video! How to cook the leaves? Do you have a recipe?

[@PhillySpecial]

Boil some water in a pot, turn off the fire, add the sprouts to the hot water and let sit for 2 minutes. Next drain the hot water & rinse the sprouts in cold water. The sprouts are now perfect to add in stir fry or noodles. You can give this a try. Thanks !!

[@ItzAlyssa.1]

@@PhillySpecial Thanks for the feedback! Appreciate it!

[@corinnedavis4768]

Where did you get the inner clear sheet you placed under the cans? My Amazon tray only came with a clear lid,white basket and green tray.

[@PhillySpecial]

My tray also did not come with that inner sheet. I used a document protector & modified it. You can find it in staples/amazon. Search for Deflecto Classic Image Wall Mount Sign Holder, Single-Sided, Vertical, 8.5" x 11"

[@corinnedavis4768]

@@PhillySpecial thanks

[@11h21]

@@PhillySpecial Hi! Why do you use this inner sheet? What happens if I don't use it? Thanks!

[@PhillySpecial]

In microgreens its a common technique to add some weight on the seeds during germination. It is more useful when using soil or some media. You don't have to use the inner sheet in the current method.

[@2009haribabu]

Day 3 to 7.. No watering or changing the water in the below tray?

[@PhillySpecial]

Once the roots start touching the water surface please start changing the water daily. If you don't change the water you will see discoloration on the roots. Most likely you will be changing water after day 3/4.

[@tonyyoung6951]

no must wash everyday at least 2 times

[@GiWitched]

Love this!

[@moviereview4676]

Good one

[@PhillySpecial]

Thanks

[@sahanpanditharathne2765]

Is only water enough? Doesn't it need a nutrient solution?

[@PhillySpecial]

Only water is needed. No additional nutrients are needed as long as you keep up with changing the water regularly. I did not add any additional nutrients when I made this video.

[@sahanpanditharathne2765]

@@PhillySpecial thanks

[@devershettysunitha6936]

Can we do yellow soybean seeds also in same method?

[@PhillySpecial]

I have tried pea & wheat and they came out good. Sorry I have not tried Soybean so I cant confirm, but it appears you can use this method for most microgreens as long as the seeds are large enough to not fall through the mesh.

[@devershettysunitha6936]

After that we should keep it in soil

[@devershettysunitha6936]

???

[@PhillySpecial]

Once the roots start developing they go down through the mesh and grows in all directions. It is very difficult to pull out a plant without damaging the root system. I would not recommend to start seeds in the grow trays & latter plant in soil. This tray is only good to grow seeds for microgreen/green purposes. Thanks.

[@r.studio6170]

Many videos say water speeds daily to avoid bacteria fungal growth..what did you do

[@PhillySpecial]

I changed the water daily. To avoid bacteria/fungal growth and also the plant look more healthier if water is changed daily.

[@PatriotGinj]

What weight of seeds did you soak for this size tray?

[@PhillySpecial]

I typically do not weigh the seeds. Before soaking the seeds I take the dry seeds and spread it on the tray. That gives me a good idea on the amount of seeds needed. This has worked for me well on different type of seeds.

[@deehines5750]

Weren't they bitter? Most asian dishes never let them get green because they say that it tastes bad.

[@PhillySpecial]

As they turn from sprouts to greens the taste definitely changes. It’s not bitter, it’s different. It’s better to sauté at this point.

[@ssar2857]

Avoid loud music

[@willownation]

how am i the only one having issues with mung bean seeds 🙍‍♀🙁

[@kevpage]

Took them waaaayyyyyy tooooo far

[@ssar2857]

Why this loud annoying music ?

[@PhillySpecial]

Thanks for the honest feedback. KZbin editor is not flexible and does not have an option to reduce the volume. Once published KZbin does not let users change much. I was able to switch to a different (less annoying) song.

[@hyriddle01]

You don’t grow mug bins that way you need to research

[@finmarx]

This music is very annoying lol

[@hyriddle01]

So stupid I don’t work that way

[@gamik5]

INVALID

[@aghambiz3278]

Thank you