finding your instructional video was really special. I started out almost 50 years ago buying cut sprouts from my Santa Barbara farmers market, its a huge very special market. Moving around the country over these last 25 years,never finding anyone selling the sunflower sprouts. Today my first day planting my seeds, my younger wife was so excited to be apart of this. Sprouts (amino acids,building blocks of protein, enzymes to break down foods) If you dont eat enough vegetables to neutralize acids in your body, these sprouts are super life revitalizing. Thank you so much for your complete instructions. Doing this, is like going back to my youth, where finding life enriching foods gave me such great health at 68 years old
You are one of my favorite channels because you give such detailed instructions and walk us through the whole process. Been subscribed for years but this is my first comment. I just wanted to say thank you 🙏
Hello Tikki! I just subscribed to your channel. This is a very well done video. You get right into the instruction, showing us step by step the entire process. The information given is very detailed, and gives the viewer the confidence to do this themselves. Thanks so much for taking the time to share with all of us. Keep up the great work! 👍.
This was the best youtube DIY video I have watched. Right to the point and answered every question I had without having to ask. Thank you. I love love Sunflower Shoots from the farmers market so now I too can make them. YUMMMY
Thank you for this, Tikki. It is so nice to have the compact presentation, well done and complete. Much preferable, for me, to spending half an hour for the same information.
That is exciting Angela Gerhardt! Sunflowers are my favorite, don't let them get their true leaves, harvest when the first set of leaves come. The next set, the true leaves, don't taste so good although I have eaten them, but the shoots taste much better before that happens. Congrats, and enjoy!
Yes, I enjoyed this video very much! I saw some beautiful sprouts under the bird feeder today. I thought that maybe I should grow some ORGANIC ones myself like the ones that are found at the farmer’s market.
I'm new to your channel and love it so far. It's incredibly helpful to a newbie. I do however have one question. Why cover with black so they don't get light?
Hi Barbara, sprouts/microgreens seem to do better growing in the dark for the first couple of days depending on the sprout. They get taller and leggier as they stretch up looking for the light. You can do a side by side grow, one covered and the other not to see whether it makes a difference for you. There are different opinions out there, so its best to experiment, try out different ways, and do what works for you. Welcome!
The windows in my apartment face the North so they don't get any direct sunlight during the daylight except about half hour around 7PM There is a light though that is a result of the sun in all other directions. So my question is if I can still manage to have the green effect that is shown in your video.
Hi Tikki, great video! Can you tell me how I can make my sprouts taste better? What kind of nutrients can I I add to the soil before or during growing? Many thanks!
Great tip about not watering before harvest! Thank you :) Do you have any other tips for storing them once harvested? Mine tend to get soft and wilted after just a few hours in the fridge. What am I doing wrong?
Try a damp paper towel in the storage container, it should provide enough humidity to keep the microgreens from wilting. Not too wet, then you will get green slime. They also sell commercial storage bags that keep produce fresh, if the paper towel method doesn't work for you check out storage containers for produce on Amazon. Good luck!
Thank you for your vdo. A quick question though. When you cover the tray with a lid + mason jar from Day 1, do we still use the jar to give extra weight for day 2 and on once the tails of the seeds poke through?
Greetings: Queen, I truly appreciate you so much! You are truly “God Sent”. Have a peaceful life journey and thanks again! I will be trying this out soon. Peace 4 Now. 😋💜👑👆🏾💚🏆🥇🎶....
I'm curious if dirt is a requirement for sunflower seeds for microgreens. As an experimental , I used a tray with drains & catch tray containing water , while the seeds are sprouting , I'm concerned if there's any concern with some seeds turning black , some do so either way , before or after sprouting . I'm using city water supply which is neutral pH and it has zero organisms under our microscope ... Can the blackened seed transformation be normal or fungal ? Thanks !
Thank you Tikki for this wonderful video. So very nicely presented, clear and concise. Thanks again. Such a gentle experience. Was that a ladybug @4:38? Some call them manbugs :))
Love this video thank you. Just want to be clear on one step. After you did the first spray when putting the seeds in the tray you didn’t spray them again until day 3? Is that correct?
Hi the Journey Home, check to make sure they are still moist. If you cover them the first few days, the moisture usually doesn't evaporate unless you live in a very dry climate. So the simple answer is no I didn't, but you might have to if they are drying out. Hope that helps, they are delicious! Thank for the comment!
Can anyone tell me why sunflower shoots and microgreens are not sold in grocery stores as peashoots or any other salad green? Every source online says they're edible so I'm curious why they aren't sold everywhere? I've never even been in a restaurant and seen sunflower petals in salads etc.
They usually carry them in health food stores, but they are very expensive. If you experiment with them, they are very easy to grow. The sprouts are great for smoothies too!
Hi Judith, they might do okay with a sunny window or ambient light, but for best results you should get either grow lights, or fluorescent or LED shop lights. Thanks for watching!
Damn. I never knew you can sprout sunflower seeds and eat them. It is crazy easy to grow sunflowers and them are resistant to deer and all kinds of critters. I don't even need fertilizers or compost. I just fertilize them using diluted human urine. LOL
Hi BODYKURE it depends what the soil looks like. Mine is usually a mass of roots. If you have a compost pile, throw it in there, or turn it over, and wait for it to break down. Eventually it will break down and you can reuse it. Thanks for the comment!
Water it when it feels dry, it depends on your environment. If you live in an arid area then more often, if you have a humid environment then less often. You will learn from experience as you grow.
@@TikkiOOO Hello Tikki! Really enjoying your videos thus far. Haven't started looking for trays yet so I thought I'd ask if you have a suggestion. Thanks
Yes, just easier to spray from the top. My trays fit very snugly. Some of my grows that are in bigger trays are bottom watered. I don't have a humid environment, so the spraying from above doesn't cause damage, in a more humid environment you definitely want to water from below. Thanks for the comment!
@@TikkiOOO Thanks for the response. Do you not use any vinegar and/or hydrogen peroxide and water mix to inhibit mold and decay? I keep seeing people emphasizing that for sunflower microgreens because they're so prone to it. Also, do you happen to know if you should add weight to broccoli seeds when they're germinating?
Don't get discouraged Brittany. Your environment might be more humid than mine, water less, and make sure there is good air flow around the plant, not stuffy stagnant air. Some people add a fan. My grow area is airy and dry, mold likes moist and humid. Good luck!
I've tried growing microgreens and herbs indoors, both in hydroponic "Kratky" method and in soil. I have big grow lights and a fan. Both have an issue with mold. Any idea how to avoid mold?
Tactical, could be air flow, try using more than one fan. Could also be humidity. Could be the seeds source, try buying from a different vendor. Now I'm out of ideas....wish I could help!
@@TacticalPoppins Might want to try a fourth idea, soak seeds in weak hydrogen peroxide solution. Google it, some people say it works for them, kills any pathogens on the seeds.
finding your instructional video was really special. I started out almost 50 years ago buying cut sprouts from my Santa Barbara farmers market, its a huge very special market.
Moving around the country over these last 25 years,never finding anyone selling the sunflower sprouts. Today my first day planting my seeds, my younger wife was so excited to be apart of this. Sprouts (amino acids,building blocks of protein, enzymes to break down foods)
If you dont eat enough vegetables to neutralize acids in your body, these sprouts are super life revitalizing. Thank you so much for your complete instructions. Doing this, is like going back to my youth, where finding life enriching foods gave me such great health at 68 years old
Finally a video that explain it nice and fast, straight to the point without all that talking about they’re pets and friends. 🤮 Thank you miss Tikki
finally, a professional, detailed instructional video w/out chit chat and straight to the point 👍
I appreciate very much your instructions. Well done. I am now growing sunflower sprouts.
This is the best tutorial I've found so far! I'm a total noob and will try this method next. :)
Good luck Joy, thanks for the comment!
You are one of my favorite channels because you give such detailed instructions and walk us through the whole process. Been subscribed for years but this is my first comment. I just wanted to say thank you 🙏
Hello Tikki! I just subscribed to your channel. This is a very well done video. You get right into the instruction, showing us step by step the entire process. The information given is very detailed, and gives the viewer the confidence to do this themselves. Thanks so much for taking the time to share with all of us. Keep up the great work! 👍.
Thank you Maria for that nice feedback, I really appreciate it!
Awesome video! Very informative! Thank you!
Excellent presentation. Greetings from Australia
This was the best youtube DIY video I have watched. Right to the point and answered every question I had without having to ask. Thank you. I love love Sunflower Shoots from the farmers market so now I too can make them. YUMMMY
Like, Like, Like.
There are different strategies to grow those sprouts.
Thank you for your video and experience.
absolutely love your video! very informative and easily to follow ! i’ll be doing these soon ! ❤
Thank you for this, Tikki. It is so nice to have the compact presentation, well done and complete. Much preferable, for me, to spending half an hour for the same information.
Best microgreen video I’ve seen. Great job! I will be putting the tips to use tomorrow.
I'm a couple of days away from harvest (using the method you described in this video) --- thank you for posting!
That is exciting Angela Gerhardt! Sunflowers are my favorite, don't let them get their true leaves, harvest when the first set of leaves come. The next set, the true leaves, don't taste so good although I have eaten them, but the shoots taste much better before that happens. Congrats, and enjoy!
Yes, I enjoyed this video very much! I saw some beautiful sprouts under the bird feeder today. I thought that maybe I should grow some ORGANIC ones myself like the ones that are found at the farmer’s market.
They are delicious. Nice Video.
Thank you for the best instruction video!!
Thanks for a well organized video- excellent job.
Thank you for a nice comment!
Super helpful! Thank you so much.
Thanks Philipp, I appreciate it!
Nailed it! Thank you!! 1 question though.. what do you do to start the next round? Can you reuse anything/everything except new seeds?
I'd love to know too 🌈🇨🇦😉
Thank you!
Is it possible to use the light of the sun if I don’t have an indoor light?
Great Thanks!. can I use regular black oil seed for birds too.
I'm new to your channel and love it so far. It's incredibly helpful to a newbie. I do however have one question. Why cover with black so they don't get light?
Hi Barbara, sprouts/microgreens seem to do better growing in the dark for the first couple of days depending on the sprout. They get taller and leggier as they stretch up looking for the light. You can do a side by side grow, one covered and the other not to see whether it makes a difference for you. There are different opinions out there, so its best to experiment, try out different ways, and do what works for you. Welcome!
The windows in my apartment face the North so they don't get any direct sunlight during the daylight except about half hour around 7PM
There is a light though that is a result of the sun in all other directions.
So my question is if I can still manage to have the green effect that is shown in your video.
So encouraging! Thank you Tikki!
I live in the Caribbean and it’s very warm and things mold easily here. Can I grow them here? Should I keep a fan on them? Thanks
Hi Tikki, great video! Can you tell me how I can make my sprouts taste better? What kind of nutrients can I I add to the soil before or during growing? Many thanks!
Great video
Thank you. I really appreciate learning this.
Thanks Vive!
Great tip about not watering before harvest! Thank you :)
Do you have any other tips for storing them once harvested? Mine tend to get soft and wilted after just a few hours in the fridge. What am I doing wrong?
Try a damp paper towel in the storage container, it should provide enough humidity to keep the microgreens from wilting. Not too wet, then you will get green slime. They also sell commercial storage bags that keep produce fresh, if the paper towel method doesn't work for you check out storage containers for produce on Amazon. Good luck!
Question: what day do I stop putting the weight on top of the tray?
Six?
Could I plant these and get sunflower plants?
Thank you for your vdo. A quick question though. When you cover the tray with a lid + mason jar from Day 1, do we still use the jar to give extra weight for day 2 and on once the tails of the seeds poke through?
Yes, I give it weight for a couple of days until the sunflowers start pushing the top tray off. Thanks for your comment!
Greetings: Queen, I truly appreciate you so much! You are truly “God Sent”. Have a peaceful life journey and thanks again! I will be trying this out soon. Peace 4 Now. 😋💜👑👆🏾💚🏆🥇🎶....
After you harvest, what do you do with the soil? Can you reuse the soil below for a replant? Or do you need to do new soil below?
I just watched, and this is my question too. Did you ever get an answer?
Hey, these contain just as much or even more nutrients than eating the seeds right?
When do you take the weight off the tray?
I'm curious if dirt is a requirement for sunflower seeds for microgreens.
As an experimental , I used a tray with drains & catch tray containing water , while the seeds are sprouting , I'm concerned if there's any concern with some seeds turning black , some do so either way , before or after sprouting .
I'm using city water supply which is neutral pH and it has zero organisms under our microscope ... Can the blackened seed transformation be normal or fungal ?
Thanks !
Thank you Tikki for this wonderful video. So very nicely presented, clear and concise. Thanks again. Such a gentle experience.
Was that a ladybug @4:38? Some call them manbugs :))
do they have to be black oil or can you do this with the normal variety ?.
Can I plant these seeds and get a sunflower?? or because they are sprouting seed it cannot be done?
Love this video thank you. Just want to be clear on one step. After you did the first spray when putting the seeds in the tray you didn’t spray them again until day 3? Is that correct?
Hi the Journey Home, check to make sure they are still moist. If you cover them the first few days, the moisture usually doesn't evaporate unless you live in a very dry climate. So the simple answer is no I didn't, but you might have to if they are drying out. Hope that helps, they are delicious! Thank for the comment!
@@TikkiOOO thank you sweetheart for the quick reply, makes sense.
What do you do after harvest with the soil?
Can anyone tell me why sunflower shoots and microgreens are not sold in grocery stores as peashoots or any other salad green? Every source online says they're edible so I'm curious why they aren't sold everywhere? I've never even been in a restaurant and seen sunflower petals in salads etc.
They usually carry them in health food stores, but they are very expensive.
If you experiment with them, they are very easy to grow. The sprouts are great for smoothies too!
After you harvested them, can they grow again from the cut stems?
She said no, in the video.
Did you put weight between day 4 to 6?
No THE D, I didn't.
Do I have to use the big lights you used in this video? Because I don't have those. 4:27
Hi Judith, they might do okay with a sunny window or ambient light, but for best results you should get either grow lights, or fluorescent or LED shop lights. Thanks for watching!
@@TikkiOOO Thank you so much I love watching your videos!!.
@@lr_clowns7478 Thank you for the beautiful comment, I appreciate it!
Damn. I never knew you can sprout sunflower seeds and eat them. It is crazy easy to grow sunflowers and them are resistant to deer and all kinds of critters. I don't even need fertilizers or compost. I just fertilize them using diluted human urine. LOL
How I can remove the black peel?
Hi nice video, what happens next to the tray? Can you reuse the soil if those seeds won't grow anymore?
Hi BODYKURE it depends what the soil looks like. Mine is usually a mass of roots. If you have a compost pile, throw it in there, or turn it over, and wait for it to break down. Eventually it will break down and you can reuse it. Thanks for the comment!
Tikki O. Ok thanks
Hi dear, very useful presentation. How often do we pray water it?. Thanks
Water it when it feels dry, it depends on your environment. If you live in an arid area then more often, if you have a humid environment then less often. You will learn from experience as you grow.
are those 10 x 10 strong? or cheap?
Medium quality...not super strong, but they are still holding up after many cycles.
@@TikkiOOO Hello Tikki! Really enjoying your videos thus far. Haven't started looking for trays yet so I thought I'd ask if you have a suggestion. Thanks
Did you choose to not bottom water these? and if so, why? You were spraying them from the top, right?
Yes, just easier to spray from the top. My trays fit very snugly. Some of my grows that are in bigger trays are bottom watered. I don't have a humid environment, so the spraying from above doesn't cause damage, in a more humid environment you definitely want to water from below. Thanks for the comment!
@@TikkiOOO Thanks for the response. Do you not use any vinegar and/or hydrogen peroxide and water mix to inhibit mold and decay? I keep seeing people emphasizing that for sunflower microgreens because they're so prone to it. Also, do you happen to know if you should add weight to broccoli seeds when they're germinating?
I misunderstood and watered them too much at the beginning (spraying again on day 2) and there was some mould growth in my tray. My bad!!
Don't get discouraged Brittany. Your environment might be more humid than mine, water less, and make sure there is good air flow around the plant, not stuffy stagnant air. Some people add a fan. My grow area is airy and dry, mold likes moist and humid. Good luck!
I've tried growing microgreens and herbs indoors, both in hydroponic "Kratky" method and in soil. I have big grow lights and a fan. Both have an issue with mold. Any idea how to avoid mold?
Tactical, could be air flow, try using more than one fan. Could also be humidity. Could be the seeds source, try buying from a different vendor. Now I'm out of ideas....wish I could help!
@@TikkiOOO Thank you for the suggestions! Heck... I may just do all three! New seeds, new soil, new/more fans! :D
@@TacticalPoppins Might want to try a fourth idea, soak seeds in weak hydrogen peroxide solution. Google it, some people say it works for them, kills any pathogens on the seeds.
Have you tried the sunflowers using the paper towel method?
Are your tray bpa free and food grade?
Hi Taliah, yes they are! Here is the link to Amazon where you can have a look at the trays I use:
amzn.to/2Rmemxj
Thanks for watching!
I did this and my dirt molded,, what did i do wrong?