How to Grow Lettuce Microgreens Fast & Easy🌱
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Microgreens are a nutritional powerhouse that just happen to be one of the easiest types of plants to grow in ANY living space. Even if you're in a tiny New York apartment, you can grow microgreens. Today we're growing a spicy lettuce salad mix...a simple mix to grow due to fast and easy germination and minimal issues with mold, etc.
At the end, I'll show you the simplest way to prepare them in the kitchen to enjoy them at peak freshness. It doesn't get any better than this!
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Followed all your steps in your video and I'm on day 7 with my micro green salad mix pretty much ready for harvest. Thanks for making video easy to follow.
Congrats Ronald!
I could listen to your voice all day.
:)
she wants u
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same!
I never heard of growing micro greens until watching some of your videos. I was inspired to get a grow light so I could grow them through the winter (Canada). Now I just need to hunt down bulk seeds
Try Everwilde Farms or True Leaf Market
did you see this updated video ruclips.net/video/dtvuMNVLISo/видео.html
Also, some seeds sold for consumption at the grocery store, dried peas, beans, etc are cheap, and will often germinate.
Couple thoughts: If you leave the cut tray for a couple of weeks, it will grow to nice baby greens. I do this a lot if I have the room. There are seeds that do grow right away, or plants that were too small to be cut. These will grow nice into baby greens.
My other thought is why turn the soil in compost bin? I have worked out a method that you can replant with microgreens and reuse the soil right away. To do it, cut your microgreens as usual, then come back and cut the tray even with the soil level. Then put a thin layer of seed starter and replant. I have trays that last for months this way. I also put worms in my trays which makes it all work as the worms keep the soil good for several months.
Anyway, nice video
Good technique! I'll test this
Putting it into the compost is not a waste.
I love that there are 10x10 trays now.
@@cathleencaratan3373 I agree, I was talking more about the expense of using new soil every time, which can get expensive. I reused the soil in one of my trays for over 2 years as an experiment. I had worms in the trays, so that helped me to keep using it. Eventually it turned into all castings. : )
You are making me so hungry, I’m growing micro greens for the first time and I’m finding your videos so helpful. I’ve nailed the outdoor gardening so starting something new. I’m also in San Diego.
you can also wait a bit longer till the true leaves are bigger, then harvest those leaves leaving the rest of the plant to regrow more to harvest multiple times.
Totally true! That would work
I did that one winter using Kratky method. I got a half gallon glass jug from Bed, Bath and Beyond which just happened to have the same diameter as my little hydroponic netpots. I wrapped it with foil to block light, filled with hydro solution, fill the net pot with little Growstones, planted some lettuce seeds and just watered a couple of days at first to get it all going. After that, I did nothing but cut gorgeous little leaves for the salad. No more watering or playing with pH meters or anything. That one-time planting kept me with lettuce for months.
It's so green and lush 🌱! I'm inspired to get mine done, taking notes 📝
You can try blending the greens into some boiled chicken to make a chicken salad or add the rest of ghe broth into the chicken mix to make a stew. You can also combine them into your spaghetti.
I decided to moveminto a van and travel and have started a small organic garden consisting of sprouts and microgreens and it takes up practically no space. Im so proud of it so far!
I love this channel. I got a mini micro green garden in my bed room right now. In a home depo box. Growlights. Literally waiting on my salad. Lol
Can we just also take a moment to recognise how good that ravioli looked.
Nom nom nom
For real!
Yes. Yes we can. 💯🙏🤣
Omg that truffle and mushroom pasta is amazing - I can’t wait to try my micros with it! Thanks from Sydney, Australia!
I’m just now getting into all this and I think your videos are absolutely amazing and very easy to follow.
It’s so nice you answer all questions. I’ve learned so much😊
Kevin another great episode. The Grass Shears for cutting microgreens is an awesome idea. That is the first time I've seen anybody use Grass Shears. Might be a huge time saver I'm going to have to try it.
Thought of it on a whim...ended up working out AMAZING!
Haha, when you pull out the grass sheers 😂 love it!! Very educational videos. Glad I came across your videos as I am starting my very first apartment garden 😆
Shears looked a bit rusty to me. Maybe it was just the lighting.
That was REALLY well explained ... Thank you
I'm really glad to hear that David!
Great inspiration overall. If you let the water boil before you throw the ravioli in it would be better. My 2 cents opinion
Appreciate it, I'm far from an epic chef!
Worm castings work great as a mix
Wow! Awesome-Thanks for sharing. Tangi
Love your videos! I'm brand new to gardening and have been trying to absorb all of the advice I can find to raise some veggies and greens for fresh summer salads and your advice has been invaluable. Thank you!
Your'e welcome!
Glad to know that I'm not the only one who likes to "pet" the leafy top of their microgreens garden.
I agree on the olive oil and fresh parmesan in the salad combo is great 💯%
Oh my goodness!!! I had to play it back because you are so easy on the eyes, that I couldn't concentrate! Subscribed!
You're too kind!
I freaking love you dude !!!!!!! I know you dont know this but you are training me to be self sufficient . Not just for myself but for my whole family . God bless your very kind and wise self . I am starting from scratch so I need every bit of help I can get . Do uou have a video on using other objects as planters ? I would love to see it soon . Or maybe you can make one . Keep up your outstanding work . It is highly appreciated.
WEN i saw these i remembered my mother because wen i was young she used to make the same process wen she was making traditional alcohol called umqomboti using sorghum.i am from a remote rural area in south africa .i believe they are geniuses and if there was someone hu saw the process would have seen it as a big step towards wat has just been discovered now at that time it was around 1996.i still cant believe my eyes by the way i am a black african.
What an amazing story...thanks for sharing
Humm.. yumm..yumm. Rabiolis and your Salad... Here from Spain! Enjoy!! Bon a Petit!!
Bon Appetit!!!
This man would be a great man to be friends with in an apocalypse 😂 keep up the great videos! 😊💜✨
Funny you mentioned Plato's cave. I was literally just thinking about how I wasn't growing and foraging my own food and making my own wine when I was just another shadow on that cave wall. You're a good shit 👍
The electric razor the Grinch got for Christmas would be great to harvest these lol
Straight up what I eat almost every day!!!
Delicious!
I want some! Now! Microgreens look yummy! I know I like sprouts that are used in oriental cooking, too. I can't wait to shop for seeds. I have chia seeds and maybe radishes and stuff for my garden. Maybe half can be used as microgreens. Woopee!
You bouts to go viral. Luck to you.
Great Info Darlin!!! Loved this Vid!!!
Kavin, really nice explanation on growing Microgreens. I have some really simple questions and would appreciate if you could give some guidelines. I am planning to grow them in my basement and I live in upstate New York. The question is Does your blackout dome has any holes in it? How about air circulation inside the dome? Should I be worry about air circulation while they are inside the dome and when they will be transferred under the lights? How often did you need to water the plants when they are inside the black out dome and when you transfer them outside under grow lights?
Thanks again..
This is a great video! Watched from start to finish can’t wait to grow my own
Glad to hear!
I love watching your videos thanks for all you knowledge , you have a great way of teaching
Thank you for another great lesson!
Gonna try this very soon, cant wait !
Oh yum, I've got my napkin tied around my neck, my fork up and my mouth watering. Gotta grow these.
Yeah you do!
Wonderful video, thank you for the information! How often do you water and with what method? How far are the seeds from the light source, does that matter?
Usually daily or every other day! And close as possible without burning them
Smart guy and easy on the eyes. Subscribed.
Daghan kag yaw-yaw. Estoryaheeee.
Any tips on where you order your seeds for growing micro greens 🥬Thanks for the great video!
Charlene Cole order from Mumm's in Canada😁
Unicorn Crew Thank you!!
Great videos. I would use some kind of grid to go by while spreading seeds. Thanks.
Cool how to
Never heard of micro greens
Get growin'!
Great video! Thanks! Looks tasty…
Absolutely brilliant video. Few do seed to plate!
So true!
Lovely series, thank you~
I am so doing this! YUMMM
First time viewer and new subscriber. I use a razor sharp fish filet knife, works well, but I like the idea of grass shears and will try one. You are dead on with your dressing. Good EVO, red wine vinegar and parmesan cheese, pinch of salt and twist of pepper. really come together. For a dinner salad try any one or a combination of goat cheese, avocado and tomato. Cooked shrimp or smoked salmon also go great. You can also try slices of seared steak or roasted chicken. I have also enjoyed ravioli and microgreens.
Thanks for the subscription, and appreciate the tips! Glad to hear I'm not totally clueless in the kitchen haha
Great video! Now I want some micro greens!
i would have used scissors to make sure i didn't pull any out though,but you would do wonderful growing vegetables on a big scale like Stephen. :-) LOL,i wrote this and you got the scissors hahahahahh,.
in both your videos, this one and the complete guide, you use "no holes' trays, how you water the tray after the green is germinated? usually you do bottom watering using a double tray. just little confused
Amazing video - super informative!
After u cut the greens what happens to the pot? Will they re grow again?
Nope, I compost the soil!
@@epicgardening Do you have any videos with steps to compost? Thanks so much for going through this whole process start to finish! thats what we are looking for and ive never seen anyone do it before!! Thank you!
Clear, well done video
I learned a lot from this
I'm ready to try growing my own greens.
Thank you
You're welcome!
Thanks!
Heyyy you said you're a hydroponics guy, im gonna take a look i guess but whats your opinion on Duckweed? maybe not in the aquarium but i hear it has a lot of protein in it.
If u could please guide growing Indian spices without soil
New subscriber from Europe. ... wonderful and tasty video 👍👍
Found your channel this past week and I'm so glad! You're so helpful and informative! ❤
Thanks Christiana!
Great video. Thanks so much for the info.
You're welcome!
New subscriber. Just found your channel. This is great stuff!
Welcome to the community!
Have you heard of the clean method where you lay down organic paper towel on top of the soil so the harvesting is easier? I saw that recently and thought it was a brilliant idea for cleaner harvesting of microgreens.
I haven't, I'll have to try it out!
@@epicgardening I think I learned it from Khang Starr's channel. His videos are great because he shows the progress from beginning to end.
Excellent video. As a new gardener i learned a ton about how to get started with microgreens. I definitely want to give it a shot. Stoked to hear that you have a podcast. Thanks!
Could you get second around of micro greens from same tray if you keep watering it
No, you cut off at the stem level so there's no regrowth potential
Hey can anybody tell me how many trays of microgreens I would need if i eat salad for every meal everyday so I never run out?
You need to start 3 trays per week for this, roughly
Love it. So simple. Super quick to grow
Super nutritious : )
What do you do with the plants in the tray after harvesting? I’m sorry if I missed it.
This was awesome! Thanx 👊
Love your videos, very well done. I wonder if sheep shears would work better. If kept sharp they should go through that stuff like butter.
Wow yeah those would work well!
Ok I need a black out dome...
Thanks for your awesome videos! What’s you take lights? LED? Florescent? I’m just starting out. Thanks
For microgreens, either is fine
I prefer actual lettuce and mixed greens over a microgreens mix
You add water to the bottom of the tray before seeding and mist during germination, but what about once the covers come off? Still just a daily mist or do the greens require more water as they green up and grow?
Great video, thank you! Would you please address some of the mold issues? When I've grown in the past, mold will appear. What causes it? Once mold is there, is there anything that can be done to fix it, or do you need to discard at that point?
I can do a specific video on microgreen mold. Usually it's not fully sterilized gear, or too high humidity. Get a fan on it ASAP and spray diluted grapefruit extract
ALWAYS learn from you thanks
You bet
Do you change the soil and pull out the roots after you harvest. Can you reuse the soil. Or what do you do? Asking for a friend🤠
Hi. Wonderful video for a beginner! Do you water the plants after sprouting, while growing, with a spray bottle as well? Thank you!
Once you harvest do you continue to grow or recycle it and start again
I will add some fresh chopped fresh mangoes or pineapple. Excellent channel for microgreens stuff. Very informative and easy to follow. Subscribed!
Sounds delicious!
Just getting started
How? I've planted lettuce twice now (the first batch was "harvested" by my cats 😂 ), and mine start forming the first real leaf 8-10 days after germinating. I'm growing Lollo Rossa and Lollo Bionda mix though.
But what do you do if you DO see mold? Is there any way to treat it or do you have to dump and start over?
You say "check the surface for any mold." If you find mold what do you do? Throw the entire crop out and start over? I can't see that anything could be done about the mold without destroying the entire tray so would just like to know what you suggest if there is mold present? Thanks.
Few drops of grapefruit seed extract + water for early mold!
HELLO KEVIN I tried this mix turned out good until (PROBLEM) other video's say spray seeds til they germinate NO MORE ON TOP.water thru bottom o k you put in water at start but with mine day 6 my soil was dry . After checking video how did you water the soil later. HELP stuck with dry soil.
Yeah watering from the bottom is a better guarantee against mold / fungus
Excellent information 🙏 thanks.
Savage! 🙌🏼🌱🙋🏻♂️
Awesome video!!
Thx for the informative vid. Just a wanted to ask what happens after the harvest ? Do they regrow ? If so how many times? Or once u cut it you throw it out and restart the whole process ? Thanks
Just found your vid and subscribed thank you. My question is what do you do with the used soil and if the ones you cut will produce again? Thank you again, you really are good at explaining😃
Hey there, I use it in my compost so I can recycle
When you say an LED light, is that like a florescent light that hangs down somewhere?
It's the same idea, but different lighting technology
I am trying to find methods of growing food for my freshwater shrimp to be more self-sufficient. Microgreens look like a good alternative but it seems cutting the tips would kill the growing plant instead. It seems a fully grown and matured lettuce/salad mix is still a better way.
Yeah, for shrimp I would probably stay away from micros as you're using tons of seed
You can see that with the chefs knife at that angle youre cutting (maybe scuffing) the edge of the tray and possibly risking putting plastic in your salad. I'm fixin to just use shears. Thanks!
Yeah, like I said it's not the best method it's just the one of the most used to hahaha
Looking great! Many of my customers use my lights for microgreens.
Yeah I can imagine, LEDs are fantastic. You ever messed with light rails?
@@epicgardening they are great. Great for microgreens and seed starts. Ill be selling full spectrum tubes soon.
Awesome dude.
It’s good with Bibimbap yum.
I am so hungry for it!
How can you grow micro greens without grow lights?
Great video! & Bwahahaha @ I'll just be riffin on microgreens! Imma start using that😂😂😂
Thanks a lot. ❤️
I’ve heard that lettuce needs light to germinate. But, you have great success with a blackout dome for 3 days. Does the dome speed up germination?