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  • @visitor971
    @visitor971 2 года назад +20

    Suggestion for first tray - keep an inverted tray on top. This will ensure better humidity and full darkness compared to just adding a paper towel on top. Since it will be inverted there will be no weight on the seeds. It will give a better picture on the pure impact of weight on germination. Great video in any case!

    • @K-Fed
      @K-Fed Год назад +3

      I find it strange that we're using a technique for microgreens that we don't use for germination seeds for other purposes. My germination rate is close to 100%, but I've never used weights for any of my grows. As long as the seeds remain hydrated, in the dark, and the temperature is adequate, healthy seeds will sprout & grow. Just like every other seed, sprinkle them on fresh soilless mix, add a thin layer of soilless mix on top, water, and cover with a humidity tray. As long as your provide enough light and airflow after germination, the spouts will grow vigorously, and will have thick stems.
      There needs to be more scientific proof that adding a weight to the tray somehow produces a better plant or decreases time between sewing and harvest. Right now it just seems like unnecessary work and added complexity based on anecdotal evidence. There are a handful of online sources that suggest weighting microgreens seeds, but they all seem to be copying each others homework and don't provide any side-by-side comparisons. The main benefit of the weight seems to be that it helps remove hulls from larger seeds such as sunflowers.

    • @zanaros2606
      @zanaros2606 Год назад +1

      A better experiment would be to use a humidity dome for the tray without weight, so as to keep the humidity in both trays constant...with the weight being the only deciding factor in any differences. I think it's the drying out of seeds in the first tray in this video that drastically affected germination rates, rather than its lack of weight. This can give the illusion that it's the lack of weight that affected germination rates.
      There's another youtube video out there experimenting on Broccoli seeds grown under humidity dome without weight vs weighted tray, and it instead gives very similar germination results. Only slight difference is that seedlings are slightly shorter and thicker in the weighted tray, whereas the one without weight and only the humidity dome are slightly taller but thinner. Taste wise it's the same. In the initial phrase of the humidity dome tray, roots are everywhere on the surface and not driven down as deep, but it adjusts itself after a few days and becomes taller than the other tray.

    • @conormarie4310
      @conormarie4310 9 месяцев назад

      I use frosted translucent takeaway containers without holes, I hydrate the coir then half fill the trays, spread the seed, mist heavily then loosely sit the lid on top. They aren't in the dark but not in the sun either, mist twice a day just to keep seeds damp until germination. I've been having success with radishes but haven't really tested any method putting something on top of the seeds.

  • @deadpxn3517
    @deadpxn3517 2 года назад +4

    "supposedly" strengthening the stem seems about right, I can vouch at least in my experience growing other plants, I once had an injured tomato seedling that I decided to try and save. The stem was completely busted but still attached by the outer skin so I taped it up with a toothpick. That turned out to be my strongest plant and grew with this incredible knot in the base of the stem where it repaired itself, doing some research told me with a bulkier stem due to damage + repair nutrient transmission and strength were increased greatly. wish I had a pic now the knot grew to like the size of my fist

  • @jennw6809
    @jennw6809 4 года назад +12

    "Pressing the seeds" is also known as "seed-to-soil contact." Knowing to weight my micros (because of watching you) has been a huge help! In my 5x5 trays I use a quart mason jar full of water for the weight.

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      🙂Thank you so much for the Feedback...we keep telling folks it truly helps, and yes using anything around house...we just go for something flat that covers a broad area!!! 🙂Jenn W! We appreciate your support!

  • @shirleyk623
    @shirleyk623 4 года назад +2

    I always wondered why you put the paver on top of the tray. Now I know. I never did that, but I will from now on. Thanks!😆

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      Shirley K Have you signed up for our Master Class yet? Please get ready to take advantage of all the information we've assembled for you!!! 😉Shirley K Would you Be~Leaf we're actively working on tasty recipes that will highlight the various flavors of your favorite microgreens in surprising ways...Not just a garnish...yum!!

  • @JMassa
    @JMassa 4 года назад +4

    So glad you did this experiment to show why the weighted approach was best. It had always bugged me that I would see the microgreens in your videos germinating so much faster than my own. This is the one way your procedure differed from mine; clearly you've worked out the kinks. Thank you for doing much of the legwork and r&d for us out here!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

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  • @williamtrax272
    @williamtrax272 4 года назад +3

    Nice...should have kept them growing and done a harvest weight comparison. I like the shirt design too!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

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  • @jodysephus6922
    @jodysephus6922 3 года назад +3

    Wow really good breakdown about that micro-climate between the trays, tremendous difference!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад +2

      We Are committed to getting all the details for y'all, so growing can be easier and less complicated! Thank you so much for the Feedback Jody Sephus! We appreciate your support!

    • @jodysephus6922
      @jodysephus6922 3 года назад +1

      @@OnTheGrow Well i appreciate you guys as well and will be buying one of those cool knives through you guys as soon as my new card comes in. (lost my other one :-( You two are getting pretty popular among the Microgreens groups on Facebook, so keep on growing.. :-)

  • @jasoncarswell7458
    @jasoncarswell7458 4 года назад +12

    Your micro -beans- greens grow guide is great; I actually enlarged, printed and laminated it to stick on the wall in my grow room. Very helpful and saves me a lot of time!

    • @Nagreenberg
      @Nagreenberg 4 года назад +2

      Jason Carswell where is the chart?

    • @jasoncarswell7458
      @jasoncarswell7458 4 года назад +2

      @@Nagreenberg On the front page, scroll down and the link is on the left over a picture; says "Crop Seeding Guide PDF, Get Growing".

    • @Asterly1
      @Asterly1 4 года назад +1

      @@jasoncarswell7458 thank you! I couldn't find it either 😁

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      🙂Thank you so much for the Feedback Jason Carswell! We appreciate your support!
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      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

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  • @jwstanley2645
    @jwstanley2645 4 года назад

    Truly common question. Excellent answer. I still miss the intro with the key toss (shows the teamwork, cooperation attitude, loved it.)

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  4 года назад

      The Key toss was a lot of fun :) I might have to bring that back! We need to film a new intro anyways! Thank you for your continued support!!!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      Thank you so much for the Feedback Jw Stanley! We appreciate your support❤️ CJ says maybe we should bring it back!!

  • @bradjulum4797
    @bradjulum4797 3 года назад +3

    Hi can you please share what type of watering tank, hose and nozzle you used in this video? Thanks.

    • @justmeom2259
      @justmeom2259 Год назад

      Did they ever reply as I am curious too? It is an important aspect 🌿

  • @cmo2485
    @cmo2485 4 года назад +2

    About 3 days ago I ordered from your Amazon store, subscribed and followed you on IG. I'm BLOWN AWAY by your Grow Guide pdf. Thank you so much for sharing!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  4 года назад +2

      Thank you so much for supporting us!! We want to help everyone get going as best as possible!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      C Mo Have you signed up for our Master Class yet? Please get ready to take advantage of all the information we've assembled for you!!! 😉C Mo Would you Be~Leaf we're actively working on tasty recipes that will highlight the various flavors of your favorite microgreens in surprising ways...Not just a garnish...yum!!

  • @gapey
    @gapey 2 года назад +2

    Is there a reason you don't cover the seeds with a small amount of coco coir and/or use a humidity dome to hold in moisture?

  • @ESF19791111
    @ESF19791111 2 года назад

    HELLO AGAIN... YEY :))
    AGAIN GREAT VIDEO , WAT I REALLY ENJOYING IN MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT IN EVERY VIDEO THER IS VERY GOOD DETAILED-EXPLANATIONS AND ITS VERY-WELL UNDERSTUD ( IN MY OPINION :)
    KEEP-UP THE GREAT-WORK...AND...ANDY YOU ARE VERY GOOD AT TAKING-VIDEO ANGLES .
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  • @raynechantel2738
    @raynechantel2738 3 года назад

    I just planted Kale last night and so glad to find this video!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      Great! I sure hope it helped! Send us pictures of your crops! We love seeing success!😊

  • @michaelstarks7029
    @michaelstarks7029 3 года назад +2

    I would have liked to see how they all turned out at harvest time. I think we can agree that the uncovered and paper towel covered ones are not optimal, but maybe the weighted one and covered one would have turned out too close to call.

  • @angelflys1766
    @angelflys1766 2 года назад

    Just got my trace last night and I found you today thank you so much I love your channel I am a subscriber a newbie and excited thank you excellent presentation

  • @themustardseednews1937
    @themustardseednews1937 4 года назад +1

    Thanks so much for the crop growing guide,; please please please post a detailed crop nutrient guide next. I would so appreciate that! -

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      🙂Thank you so much for the Feedback Eiymii! Did you formulate a nutrient guide as yet??? We appreciate your support and might still be able to direct you to info you haven't incorporated...
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  • @coachfernley
    @coachfernley 3 года назад +4

    do a version of the shirt where the leaves are colored in on the top half! 🌱

  • @0000youloveit000000
    @0000youloveit000000 4 года назад +4

    Another brilliant video, you cover very important questions and make me alot more confident about starting my grow. Thanks

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  4 года назад +1

      Thank you so much for the continued support Jason! Excited to hear about your grows!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

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  • @mohammedhussain1777
    @mohammedhussain1777 4 года назад +3

    You both are AWESOME!!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  4 года назад +1

      Thank you so much for the support!! :)

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

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  • @garrettmineo
    @garrettmineo 4 года назад +4

    I finally took a look at your planting guide, it is great. I had started something similar, but yours is much more sophisticated. Thanks!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  4 года назад +2

      Glad you've found value in it! We did our best to include as much information as we could!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      😀 Garrett Mineo Again...we really benefit from your support and nice compliments!!! Have you visited our newest website...
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  • @handsewnshoes
    @handsewnshoes 9 месяцев назад

    Great tests!

  • @joeybrannon8626
    @joeybrannon8626 4 года назад +3

    Thanks for all the great info! Started first tray of spicy mix this morning! Excited about all the fun in my future!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  4 года назад

      That's so exciting Joey!! Excited to hear about your grow and how it progresses!

    • @joeybrannon8626
      @joeybrannon8626 4 года назад

      On The Grow have you ever experienced during the germination period your roots not showing through your 1020 mesh Trey. It looks like right where my weight was the roots haven’t poked through like the rest which looks amazing. I just took weight off this morning and it will hopefully look better this evening.

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад +1

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    • @joeybrannon8626
      @joeybrannon8626 3 года назад

      @@OnTheGrow I have and I am loving the updated info/seedling chart!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      Joey Brannon 😉Hello again from "On The Grow"...We apologize for not being timely on your last request or comment!!! We've been blessed to have so many welcoming responses as well as questions from the "MicroGreen Community".
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  • @jtsloth
    @jtsloth 4 года назад +1

    I have learned so much from you both! Thank you. Love the new shirts! Microbeans!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  4 года назад +1

      Thank you so much for the support Jeff!! We're so glad to hear that your finding our content of value! Microbeans!!! :)

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

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  • @TvirusPR
    @TvirusPR 4 года назад +5

    Looking at your shirt I thought it might be a cool video to do commonly used terminology or proper terminology for microgreens. Just a thought. Or maybe it can be a part of the master class coming soon =)

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      Cotyledon is one of our favorite words! And True Leaf , because that means "time to eat" LOL😊 Thank you so much for the support TvirusPR!! We are going to be making new content soon! 😄

  • @Mickimoss
    @Mickimoss 3 года назад +1

    wow making this vid is very time consuming, glad you made it so we don't have to try for ourself, just pick the best result.

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      Thankyou for watching! Our goal is to help people grow microgreens as easily and efficiently as possible. The less hassle involved, the more likely you are to continue this fantastic hobby/business! Smurfinz Have you signed up for our Master Class yet? Please get ready to take advantage of all the information we've assembled for you!!!

  • @sewpretty13
    @sewpretty13 4 года назад +2

    Wonderful info. Great to see the results with our own eyes. Thanks for this video!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  4 года назад +2

      Glad you found it valuable!! We appreciate your support!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

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  • @johncalvinll
    @johncalvinll 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for the information. Learning a lot from your videos and the planting guide is an excellent resource. Thanks for sharing it.

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

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  • @umashealing
    @umashealing 3 года назад +1

    Your videos are so helpful, thank you!!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

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  • @krisquinney637
    @krisquinney637 Год назад

    These experiments are so educational can't wait for you guys to start making more videos 😍

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  Год назад

      Thank you so much for the support!!

  • @donaldkremer6288
    @donaldkremer6288 3 года назад

    Great Micro-Green Channel. Thanks for all your help

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      We love it when we can help people Be-Leaf they can become microgreen growers! It really makes our day!!

  • @jimsackerman
    @jimsackerman 2 года назад

    Awesome experiment , thank you

  • @cccc7006
    @cccc7006 3 года назад

    I'm glad I found this video, been asking myself this question!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      Thank you CC CC 🥳 We really appreciate your support!!
      Hope this helped your seedlings as much as it helps our crops begin strong and sturdy !!!🙂

  • @bonniehoke-scedrov4906
    @bonniehoke-scedrov4906 Год назад

    Great video! Thanks! Your video was so informative. Thank you so much!

  • @maxkielbasa6079
    @maxkielbasa6079 Год назад

    best video ever

  • @joannedonovan9489
    @joannedonovan9489 3 года назад

    Thanks for this video! Wow, I'm a believer now!! What a difference. (My microgreen tray looked like your first one for a long time!!) The next one is getting a weight!!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      Thank you for watching Joanne Donovan!!! 😄 Glad you enjoyed it!
      Weight does make a difference...your going to be my next "poster child" for when I get that question about weights vs no-weights again!!!😉

  • @Van-nk4ee
    @Van-nk4ee 2 года назад

    Awesome video ! Thank you for the insight how useful 👍

  • @duanekuhns5673
    @duanekuhns5673 3 года назад

    Excellent video!
    Thanks for the great work! Just getting started here!

  • @tombryant4518
    @tombryant4518 3 года назад

    Awesome video. Thank you for being professional and using the proper terminology for various things. I use Radicle Bags to grow in, nobody knows what the name is implying!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад +1

      💚Thank you so much for the feedback Tom Bryant!! We are going to be making new content soon! 😄

  • @daguaishouxd
    @daguaishouxd 4 года назад +1

    superb video!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  4 года назад +1

      Thank you so much for the support!!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      😀 DaguaishouXD Again...we really benefit from your support and nice compliments!!! Have you visited our newest website...
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  • @Foxhound1Nine
    @Foxhound1Nine 2 года назад

    Thank you for the in depth explanation, excellent work mate love your content 👍

  • @lupusk9productions
    @lupusk9productions Год назад +1

    would some sort of humidity dome help eliminate the need for a weight? Maybe make a humidity locked shelf or something idk. just curious if that would be equivilent to a weight+tray on top

  • @garrettmineo
    @garrettmineo 4 года назад

    Another great educational video! Now I just need to order some of those microbean seeds.

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  4 года назад

      Lol, thank you so much for the support Garrett! Get you some Microbeans :)

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      😉Garrett Mineo Looking for seeds...hers another link...
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  • @SquidandCatAdventures
    @SquidandCatAdventures 10 месяцев назад

    I love these experiment/comparison videos because I'm thinking about starting (for my own home eating and my cat's grass) and I want to skip all these steps and these videos really show the reasons for them well. I have a bunch of potting soil and don't really want to buy coco coir, so I'll look to see if you have that comparison and if not, it's a suggestion. For fun, it took me a long time to get that you were saying seed "hull" because it sounds so much like "hole" to my Canadian ear. Also, coir would sound more like cwa to us. :) So informative. Thanks! Did you pre-soak the seeds before this experiment?

  • @brcastillo1844
    @brcastillo1844 4 года назад +2

    I have learned an amazing amount about growing microgreens from your channel, for which I am very appreciative! Could you do something regarding flavors of different microgreens? So far the ones I have grown don’t have much difference in the flavors (although t could just me me!) Thank you!

    • @jwstanley2645
      @jwstanley2645 4 года назад

      Maybe one day, tech will somehow invent telescent (like television for the nose) or teletaste (tv for tongues). Until then, this may not be as easy as it sounds. Whether in the spoken word, written word or even with motion picture and video, flavor is something very difficult to describe. Indeed, the in-mouth experience includes texture, crunch, density and more. Further, many things change flavor under chew, rice for example. Till later, we keep dreaming.

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      😉B.R. Castillo Would you Be~Leaf we're actively working on tasty recipes that will highlight the various flavors of your favorite microgreens in surprising ways...Not just a garnish...yum!! We really like the flavors of sunflower, pea, basil, shiso,chive, nastursium, marigold, spicy asian radish, to name a few of the flavorful ones!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      Thank you so much for the Feedback Jw Stanley! We appreciate your support! IWe are waiting for those inventions as well! Until then, I guess we have our eyes and imaginations! 😉Jw Stanley Would you Be~Leaf we're actively working on tasty recipes that will highlight the various flavors of your favorite microgreens in surprising ways...Not just a garnish...yum!!

  • @Anaturalpharmacist
    @Anaturalpharmacist Год назад

    I’m still learning. Why can’t you plant the seeds slightly under the surface to begin with?

  • @kathleenchisholm4672
    @kathleenchisholm4672 4 года назад +1

    great job!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  4 года назад

      Thank you so much for the support!!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      😀 kathleen chisholm Again...we really benefit from your support and nice compliments!!! Have you visited our newest website...
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  • @douglasjones1455
    @douglasjones1455 3 года назад

    thank you

  • @sujitkumardas817
    @sujitkumardas817 4 года назад

    Excellent, thank u so much. All the best.

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      Sujit Kumar Das Have you signed up for our Master Class yet? Please get ready to take advantage of all the information we've assembled for you!!! 😉Sujit Kumar Das Would you Be~Leaf we're actively working on tasty recipes that will highlight the various flavors of your favorite microgreens in surprising ways...Not just a garnish...yum!!

  • @Jerel_with_a_J
    @Jerel_with_a_J 4 года назад +1

    I like that sprayer you're using for watering. Got a link for purchase? Thanks for the great video, you got a new subscriber!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад +1

      😀 Jerel Again...we really benefit from your support and nice compliments!!! Have you visited our newest website...
      www.onthegrow.net ...we are so proud of the help it provides!!! 😃Jerel Here's a link to Home Depot for the sprayer head attachment...Sprayer we use for watering our Microgreens ➽ homedepot.sjv.io/Z9NQ0

  • @knowone-sts2263
    @knowone-sts2263 3 года назад +1

    Pretty good content.
    Thanks.
    Will fresh beans from garden germinate or do they have to dry first ?

  • @ghanshamgagnani3356
    @ghanshamgagnani3356 4 года назад +1

    Awesome, could you put up hygrometer in your grow room and share the figures along with the growth cycle.

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  4 года назад +1

      Great suggestion! I will see about getting one involved! Thanks for the support :)

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      😀 GHANSHAM GAGNANI Again...we really benefit from your support and nice compliments!!! Have you visited our newest website...
      www.onthegrow.net ...we are so proud of the help it provides!!! GHANSHAM GAGNANI 😉Hello again from "On The Grow"...We apologize for not being timely on your last request or comment!!! We've been blessed to have so many welcoming responses as well as questions from the "MicroGreen Community".
      😄Fear not for the future...we have two new grow team members here to assist with all aspects of your grow needs and questions. Please feel free to jump back in to sharing and looking to us for assistance!! GHANSHAM GAGNANI We are so excited to announce that both our Microgreens master book and our first cookbook will be available very soon!

  • @MrJekyllDrHyde1
    @MrJekyllDrHyde1 3 года назад

    For people who use metrics
    3 ounce = 56 grams (approx weight of tray)
    7 pound = 3.2 kg (extra weight put on tray 3)

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      Thank you! We will try to be more inclusive with the metrics system next time!

  • @cebro648
    @cebro648 8 месяцев назад

    Can coco coir be mixed with top soil or potty mix to get more nutrients ?

  • @jennekleinlein
    @jennekleinlein 4 года назад +2

    I wonder if the tray with no weight or paper towel would have benefited from (or make more consistent) if an empty tray would have been placed on it upside down like normally done during blackout 🤔

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  4 года назад +1

      Great question! I would think so... It would keep it from drying out so fast most likely... Thanks for sharing!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      Jenekins 😉Hello again from "On The Grow"...We apologize for not being timely on your last request or comment!!! We've been blessed to have so many welcoming responses as well as questions from the "MicroGreen Community".
      😄Fear not for the future...we have two new grow team members here to assist with all aspects of your grow needs and questions. Please feel free to jump back in to sharing and looking to us for assistance!! Jenekins We are so excited to announce that both our Microgreens master book and our first cookbook will be available very soon!

  • @DianaHaller-fq1lk
    @DianaHaller-fq1lk 9 месяцев назад

    Which trays can I use for broccoli sprouts? The seeds are very small and fall through the screens I have. Thank you!

  • @brownthumbnursery
    @brownthumbnursery 2 года назад

    Great video!1

  • @Voidward
    @Voidward 4 года назад +1

    I'd be curious to see someone do a test where it's fully open air with a fan but gets very regular misting, like every 2-4 hours, then maybe covered overnight. Especially with a crop that might be problematic in terms of disease or mold when covered.
    Edit: Nice shirt design BTW.

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  4 года назад

      Thanks for the compliment! I think that would be a good experiment!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      vOidward 😉Hello again from "On The Grow"...We apologize for not being timely on your last request or comment!!! We've been blessed to have so many welcoming responses as well as questions from the "MicroGreen Community".
      😄Fear not for the future...we have two new grow team members here to assist with all aspects of your grow needs and questions. Please feel free to jump back in to sharing and looking to us for assistance!! vOidward We are so excited to announce that both our Microgreens master book and our first cookbook will be available very soon!

  • @drpk6514
    @drpk6514 4 года назад

    Great thank you
    I wish you had a tray with a tiny layer of cococoir covering the seeds with no weight.

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  4 года назад +1

      I will add that to the next trial! It works really well doing it that way, but you generally run into issues with the coco being dragged up into the canopy and covering the microgreens a lot more. Top watering it can help clean the microgreens when this happens... Thanks for the support and for sharing!

    • @drpk6514
      @drpk6514 4 года назад

      @@OnTheGrow Thank you so much for your response. I am actually doing it right now and you are right the coco remains on the canopy.
      Would be great if you also test the cococoir depth variation too.
      Thank you!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

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    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      Thank you so much for the support M. Karbaschi!! We are going to be making new content soon! 😄 M. Karbaschi We are so excited to announce that both our Microgreens master book and our first cookbook will be available very soon!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      M. Karbaschi We are so excited to announce that both our Microgreens master book and our first cookbook will be available very soon!

  • @acer950
    @acer950 Год назад

    But how long should the microgreen be in blackout period and compressed weight for:
    a) green beans?
    b) maple seeds?
    Thank you

  • @Helena-pv2md
    @Helena-pv2md 2 года назад

    Menino, manda umas bandejas dessa pra mim e dementes. Londrina PR Brasil.😁😁😁

  • @1akmason
    @1akmason Год назад

    Did you consider putting a humidity tray on top to stop everything from drying out?

  • @annehopkins6255
    @annehopkins6255 Год назад

    What do you think about growing on a silicone mesh mat designed for dehydrating? Would you experiment with that on a video? How would its yield compare to using dirt or coconut? thank you

  • @roseannpile9491
    @roseannpile9491 9 месяцев назад

    Could method four with the weight be used when germinating Seeds(in individual cells) for transplant ? I get good germination normally but it is very uneven.

  • @wayneshugart2307
    @wayneshugart2307 2 года назад

    hey,great video-I have waiched alot of yours( iam subscribed)
    would you tell me where you got that sprayer>

  • @maksymmaksym5930
    @maksymmaksym5930 3 года назад

    Huge thanks! :)

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад +1

      😀 Maksym Maksym Again...we really benefit from your support and nice compliments!!! Have you visited our newest website...
      www.onthegrow.net ...we are so proud of the help it provides!!!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад +1

      No Problem😊 😀 Maksym Maksym Again...we really benefit from your support and nice compliments!!! Have you visited our newest website...
      www.onthegrow.net ...we are so proud of the help it provides!!!

    • @maksymmaksym5930
      @maksymmaksym5930 3 года назад

      @@OnTheGrow yes, I did. Wonderful site. I recommended my friends to visit it, as well. Your seeding table is amazing, guys!!!

  • @usantossantos7087
    @usantossantos7087 4 года назад

    Thanks.

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  4 года назад

      Thanks for the support!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      😀 USantos Santos Again...we really benefit from your support and nice compliments!!! Have you visited our newest website...
      www.onthegrow.net ...we are so proud of the help it provides!!!

  • @scmarih
    @scmarih 4 года назад +3

    Great videos! I’ve been binge watching before attempting to grow micros. I don’t have much room in my house for extra lights but set up a small shelf near a window, would this be sufficient light for them to grow?

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      🙂We run our lights on a 17hours ON and 7 hours OFF schedule and have had great success with that over the past year and a half!
      😉With that being said...would your shelf support a light vs the light from outside your window?
      P.S...Check us on TikTok when you can!

  • @marielue
    @marielue 3 года назад

    Thanks for sharing your knowledge and for your microgreens grow guide! Does wheatgrass need weight to grow?

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      Thank you for watching marielue!!! 😄 Glad you enjoyed it! We tend to weight most all our trays...crops get that extra sturdiness we like!!!

  • @akindofmagick
    @akindofmagick 4 года назад

    Weight. Works. !!!!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      Yes it does! Keep Be-Leafing! akindofmagick Have you signed up for our Master Class yet? Please get ready to take advantage of all the information we've assembled for you!!!

  • @cannabliss4147
    @cannabliss4147 2 года назад

    great channel. what spray nozzle is that you are using?

  • @brandongoff1229
    @brandongoff1229 3 месяца назад

    What is your humidity levels?

  • @BenTvHowman
    @BenTvHowman 4 года назад

    The coco media arrived so I now have everything to get started with 5 trays and space for 2-3 under my Properation light (110w T5 6500k)
    I'm going to get my grow on and see how I do

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  4 года назад

      Excited to hear how your grow goes Ben! Keep us in the loop and if you have any issues, don't hesitate to reach out!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      Can't wait to hear how it turns out Ben Tv Howman! Let us know if you have any questions!!

  • @travelkitt
    @travelkitt Год назад

    what about no soil?

  • @Spencerrcr
    @Spencerrcr 3 года назад

    I'm late to the party, but I just found your channel. Thinking about getting into microgreens, so your Amazon list helps alot. I gotta ask, how often do you have to worry about mold when doing this process? Also, can you explain your blackout process?

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      🙂Spencer Have you signed up for our Master Class yet? Please get ready to take advantage of all the information we've assembled for you!!!

  • @policani
    @policani 3 года назад

    Do all Microgreens need weight? I'm reading that I dont need them for alfalfa and brocolli

  • @118CW
    @118CW Год назад

    how long before harvesting after the dark day? After the dark day, do you just keep the box open?

  • @litahsr.8226
    @litahsr.8226 2 года назад

    do they ever try zucchini microgreens ?

  • @LuisMoreira-m1l
    @LuisMoreira-m1l Год назад

    can you recommend me some cheap trays?

  • @pujachowdhary530
    @pujachowdhary530 2 года назад

    How much weight we need to put..In Kg??

  • @kri7347
    @kri7347 4 года назад +5

    Can a 13 year old sell microgreens please tell I am the 13 year old

    • @brcastillo1844
      @brcastillo1844 4 года назад +1

      I was growing and selling pansy’s at that age. I would believe so!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  4 года назад +1

      I don't see why not! Sell in your local area... If you can, take a food safety class that way you show that you are serious about peoples health and safety. A simple Food-Handlers certificate would go a long way, and its like $5.00 to get certified.

    • @kri7347
      @kri7347 4 года назад +2

      @@OnTheGrow thanks i wanted to make money but i was shy but now i underatand its not a reason to be shy for selling things

    • @kri7347
      @kri7347 4 года назад +2

      @@OnTheGrow its too complicated for me to fill those form by the way i will just sell it in my society where i live in

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      Gosh, I sure hope so! Check the local Cottage Food Laws where you live The laws are different in every state! You might just need something as simple as a food handler's class! Keep Be-Leafing! Let us Know how it goes for you!❤️

  • @bryanmilne
    @bryanmilne 3 года назад +1

    Have you done experimentation with different amounts of weight? The reason I ask is because the flat rectangular pavers I found at Lowes said they were 16 pounds and I know another microgreens youtuber says his paver is 14 pounds and you guys say ties are 15 pounds. I'm guessing it really doesn't matter, buy I bet at some point there is a threshold where the seeds are like "no way man, it's too heavy"! 🤔🙄

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад +1

      We have a RUclips playlist that has all our Full Walk-Through grows for different crops and we also have a ‘How to grow microgreens’ blog that you may find helpful. I linked both below for you! We do talk about weight amounts!
      Playlist: https//ruclips.net/p/PLkEXI0BumyG5OBbqj_wXM6gnPB6gJ4alW
      Blog: www.onthegrow.net/post/how-to-grow-microgreens-on-the-grow

    • @bryanmilne
      @bryanmilne 3 года назад

      @@OnTheGrow Awesome! Thanks! I hadn't seen the blog write up before. Very handy and helpful! I didn't realize that you might use different weight amounts for different types of microgreens. Makes sense though! Thanks again! You guys freakin rock! Was looking through your IG stories yesterday and didn't realize just how fast your business has grown! 🤯🤯🤯🤯 So freaking amazing and fantastic! You guys are killing it! Such an inspiration!!

  • @ginabisaillon2894
    @ginabisaillon2894 Год назад

    Yes, but I need to see this experiment done without a medium like that. Just cheese cloth or some thing.

  • @mrmaxcarter2306
    @mrmaxcarter2306 2 года назад

    oh ok. so when people were telling me i had bo, they meant black out. nice. im confused, but learn new things everyday

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  2 года назад

      🤣🤣🤣 Favorite comment of the day, glad to hear that you learned something new and it wasn't a case of bad pits!

  • @imagineoceans
    @imagineoceans 2 года назад

    If I've not put any weight on the seeds, would it be too late to do it at day 3-4 or should I just start all over again? :)

  • @panedrop
    @panedrop 4 года назад +1

    Have you tried the Red Russian Kale? Maybe my seeds are old but those seem to be really slow growing.

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      I believe we are just now working on this one! panedrop 😉Hello again from "On The Grow"...We apologize for not being timely on your last request or comment!!! We've been blessed to have so many welcoming responses as well as questions from the "MicroGreen Community".
      😄Fear not for the future...we have two new grow team members here to assist with all aspects of your grow needs and questions. Please feel free to jump back in to sharing and looking to us for assistance!! panedrop We are so excited to announce that both our Microgreens master book and our first cookbook will be available very soon!

  • @glynnrocky5037
    @glynnrocky5037 3 года назад

    Searching for your Crop growing guide couldn't locate the pdf file; could you link your guys crop growing guide to me? I think this should help me get started, since I am a novice to this and want to grow these beautiful plants.. Just looking for guidance Thxs!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      🙂Thank you so much for the support!! It really means a lot to us GLynn Rocky! have you visited onthegrow.net ...we have PDFs and more at hat site!!!

  • @cherylspringtime
    @cherylspringtime 2 года назад

    Did you remove the wand from the sprayer?

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  2 года назад

      We remove the extension wand, yes! Only use the sprayer directly connected to the hose

  • @arnefickert54
    @arnefickert54 3 года назад

    And which seeds do need more weight and which less?

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад +2

      Thank you for that question Arne Fickert ! The weighted phase is done to 90% of our trays...the major exception has to do with ho fragile the seed is. 🙂We really appreciate your support!!

  • @rosedragon108
    @rosedragon108 Год назад

    ok: so i didn't do blackout and my sunflowers are on day 4 can i still do blackout?

  • @nater_gamer8797
    @nater_gamer8797 3 года назад

    I do it for Peas, starting Kale...BUT, should I do it with Radish & Broccoli too? enough beatin' around the bush already!

    • @nater_gamer8797
      @nater_gamer8797 3 года назад

      Also how deep is your soil in those trays 2 Inches...I like those trays where can I purchase them...thanks!

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      We have an exellent pdf on our new website that will help you with the steps of different varieties!😊 😀 Nate Kraw Again...we really benefit from your support and nice compliments!!! Have you visited our newest website...
      www.onthegrow.net ...we are so proud of the help it provides!!!

  • @rpowell5194
    @rpowell5194 Год назад

    What kind of trays are these

  • @DaydreamColorz
    @DaydreamColorz 3 года назад

    🌱🌱🌱 Thank you So much for all of your *Amazing* videos! I was drawn to this one because I am struggling with mold on my sunnies ... during weighting … I am a beginner who has experimented with probably 10 trials. I always catch it right away, pick out any seeds, and treat with H2O2, but it’s super time-consuming. I started with 5x5 trays and now 10x10, I only get mold during the weighting period. If I could just not use a weight I thought 💭 🤣… So maybe I need to go with a heavier weight? I have four soup cans on a 10 x 10. 🤦🏼‍♀️
    They are so yummy😋 , I’m determined to figure this out!
    Have you guys ever considered consulting? 🤞🏼😉
    💗Love your videos, keep em coming! ~L

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      🙂Thank you so much for the chance to help on this one...we have such a love for Sunnies in our cooking!!! Just try a good solid routine of fresh clean tray and hands...fresh Coco Coir is our best grow source...just MIST the seeds...cover and add 15lb paver (1020 tray)...Great results!!!
      🙂Please visit www.onthegrow.net and check into the Blog about What is DAMPING OFF!
      We appreciate your support!

  • @ViktorTobi
    @ViktorTobi Год назад

    Where are your Trays from?

  • @TheAcegrate
    @TheAcegrate 3 года назад

    what do you have growing under the red light?

  • @onedudesmind
    @onedudesmind 2 года назад

    Why would you not show the end result? most of your vid show the final result...

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  2 года назад

      Hm? this does show the final result. The results for this particular video discussion were focused on the effects of using the weight and what it does during germination, not on the plant growth after the germination stage. However, the microgreens that had great germination, had wonderful growth too. Maybe we'll do this video again in the future and show the growth over a longer time. Thank you for watching!

  • @sophiamok855
    @sophiamok855 2 года назад

    Does broccoli microgreen needs weight?

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  2 года назад

      Great question! Here's a video that covers that quite well: ruclips.net/video/WTCrgFVJUBE/видео.html

  • @alwaysright5901
    @alwaysright5901 2 года назад

    What do you do with the potting soil/ coconut coir/medium after you harvest the greens? Can you reuse it or do you throw it out and start with fresh soil again?

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  2 года назад

      We compost it in our outdoor compost, then we reuse only in our outdoor beds. The reason being is bacteria and also any left over seeds will sprout up randomly. We've heard of ways to "reuse" it - but it sounds too risky considering how densely you sow microgreens. Instead - we start over fresh when using those grow mediums.
      If you want something reusable, check out the product we sell
      ruclips.net/p/PLkEXI0BumyG4bdjiFVKPcNsd7rE9CGY0_

  • @Nagreenberg
    @Nagreenberg 4 года назад

    Great video y’all @nicksmicrogreens

    • @OnTheGrow
      @OnTheGrow  3 года назад

      🙂Thank you for watching Nicholas Greenberg!!!.Glad you enjoyed it!
      Thanks for checking out our experiments...you've seen the others right???😉Check us on TikTok too!!!

  • @rankobaic4075
    @rankobaic4075 4 года назад

    Where do you buying colored trays