Why Microgreens Need Weight During Germination β Explained!
Video Overview & Insights
π Why do microgreens need weight during germination β and does it really make a difference? In this experiment, we grew four trays of Kale microgreens side by side, each with a different amount of weight and cover during germination, to show you exactly how much it matters. The results might surprise you β it makes a bigger difference than most people think.
Do you still use the method of top tray and top tray weighted on soilless growing?
Here's what we tested:
β Tray 1: Nothing on top β no cover, no weight
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β Tray 2: Damp paper towel only
β Tray 3: Empty tray on top (cover, no added weight)
Great video...thank you!
β Tray 4: 7 lbs of weight on top
Here's what we cover:
Iβve watched a lot of ur videos n I want to thank the two of u for ur professionalism. I also learned a lot. Because of ur videos im attempting to try growing micro greens. Looking forward to watching many more of ur videos . Love ur experiments.
β Why weight during germination leads to stronger, more even microgreen growth
β Side-by-side comparison of all four methods from seeding through harvest
What kind of trays are those?
β How different amounts of weight and cover affect root development and stem strength
β Which method produced the best Kale microgreens and why
why do tou get a lid with the green trays?
β How to apply these results to improve your own microgreen grows
If you've ever had uneven growth, leggy stems, or seeds that won't anchor properly, this video shows you exactly why weight is the fix. It's one of the simplest changes you can make for dramatically better results.
What is your humidity levels?
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anticipation is making me weight
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Can coco coir be mixed with top soil or potty mix to get more nutrients ?
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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.
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Which trays can I use for broccoli sprouts? The seeds are very small and fall through the screens I have. Thank you!
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Great tests!
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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?
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can you recommend me some cheap trays?
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Yes, but I need to see this experiment done without a medium like that. Just cheese cloth or some thing.
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What kind of trays are these
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β½ Full Written Article for This Video: https://onthegrow.net/blogs/microgreens/are-you-curious-why-microgreens-need-weight-during-germination-take-a-look
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how long before harvesting after the dark day? After the dark day, do you just keep the box open?
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You need a darker room to improve the germination speed
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what about no soil?
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Did you consider putting a humidity tray on top to stop everything from drying out?
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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
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But how long should the microgreen be in blackout period and compressed weight for:
a) green beans?
b) maple seeds?
Thank you
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Iβm still learning. Why canβt you plant the seeds slightly under the surface to begin with?
More User Perspectives
Great video! Thanks! Your video was so informative. Thank you so much!
@bonniehoke-scedrov4906would 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
@adamsdimensionok: so i didn't do blackout and my sunflowers are on day 4 can i still do blackout?
@rosedragon108These experiments are so educational can't wait for you guys to start making more videos π
@krisquinney637What are the names of the trays that you used ? What size trays are you using. Where do you get those kind of trays at ? Thanks Cody P.S: Who makes the trays.
@church.farm.plants2607QUESTION: What size trays are those ? You normally use 1020 shallow, but those kinda look like smaller 11x8 ish sprouting trays (hard to tell scale). I'm also presuming the white mesh inserts are 5mm mesh ?
@RovingPunsterMenino, manda umas bandejas dessa pra mim e dementes. Londrina PR Brasil.πππ
@Helena-pv2mdDoes broccoli microgreen needs weight?
@sophiamok855Just 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
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@mariaanderson6503"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
@deadpxn3517If 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? :)
@imagineoceansgreat channel. what spray nozzle is that you are using?
@cannabliss4147oh ok. so when people were telling me i had bo, they meant black out. nice. im confused, but learn new things everyday
@mrmaxcarter2306What 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?
@alwaysright5901Why would you not show the end result? most of your vid show the final result...
@onedudesmindSuggestion 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!
@visitor971do they ever try zucchini microgreens ?
@litahsr.8226Awesome experiment , thank you
@jimsackermanHELLO 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 .
AGAIN...THANK YOU FROM ISRAEL :)
Did you remove the wand from the sprayer?
@cherylspringtimeThank you for the in depth explanation, excellent work mate love your content π
@mant4r4ywhere do you get those trays?
@wayneshugart4500hey,great video-I have waiched alot of yours( iam subscribed)
would you tell me where you got that sprayer>
How much weight we need to put..In Kg??
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