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Always Having Fresh Microgreens Available
Microgreens Podcast - December 05, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThe topic of this podcast is a listener request. Silver asked, "Could you do a podcast on how to stagger your microgreens in the best way so you always have fresh ones on hand." Great question! In this podcast, I give my thoughts on how to stagger your growing schedule so you have fresh microg...
Growing the Best Microgreens: My Philosophy
Microgreens Podcast - October 30, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsHere are my thoughts to the best ways to grow microgreens. None of them are novel ideas, but the workflow produces awesome microgreens. If you have other ideas, or products you would like me to test, please email me at [email protected] and let's see what we can do. If you have any feedb...
Why I Grow Microgreens
Microgreens Podcast - October 18, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThere are 3 main reasons I grow microgreens for myself. Of course there is the nutritional & health benefits. Second is the fresh flavor that microgreens add to my meals. The last reason is they are fun to grow! I enjoy seeing their quick growth. Even more to the point, I love growing different ...
The Biggest Waste of Space on a Microgreen Seed Label
Microgreens Podcast - October 03, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsI get kind of ranty in this episode as I discuss why you never need to worry about buying GMO microgreens seeds. Listen to the podcast for the reasons. Visit Homemicrogreens.com/47 for links to documentation and downloads about what seed can be GMO. While you are there, be sure to register fo...
Why Crop Planning is Such a Headache & How to Solve it: Microgreen Manager
Microgreens Podcast - September 26, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn Episode 46 of the Microgreens Podcast, I talk with Garrett Corwin, owner of Piedmont Microgreens, and Co-Founder of Microgreen Manager, a crop planning software built specifically for microgreen farms. I'd like to add, that even though this software is focused on the microgreen grower & selle...
How High Should Microgreens Be Cut?
Microgreens Podcast - September 19, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsA listener request topic! How high should microgreens be cut above the grow media? In this episode of the Microgreens Podcast, we discuss how high I cut microgreens above the soil or grow media. It varies depending on the microgreen and whether that microgreen will regrow or not. Also, as an ...
Smaller Trays Solve Problems
Microgreens Podcast - September 13, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn episode 44 of the Microgreens Podcast, I discuss how I solved a huge issue I had with my larger trays of microgreens. So much so that I think I will stick to using smaller trays. I also share a link to my new Free Microgreen Growing Course! Get Access to the Free 12-lesson Microgreen Growing...
What is the Best Temperatures for Microgreens
Microgreens Podcast - June 13, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn Episode 43 of the Microgreens Podcast, I discuss my observations of temperature on the growth of microgreens. We as humans need to get out of the reductionist ways of thinking. For most things in life and nature, one particular thing is not the cause of a problem, issue, or even the good thi...
Microgreen Systems, AI, and What's New!
Microgreens Podcast - May 31, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn Episode 42 of the Mirogreen Podcast, I talk about where I have been, what is new with the remodeled Home Microgreens website, and why you should be buying into a microgreen system and not looking for a recipe on how to grow microgreens. Join the Home Microgreen Community! How will artifici...
An Organic Fertilizer for Microgreens: When You Need It & When You Don't
Microgreens Podcast - March 29, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn Episode 41 of the Microgreens Podcast I go over the results of a test I did using an organic fertilizer with both quick-growing and slow-growing microgreens on two different soils. The purpose of the test is to see how well this fertilizer improves the growth of microgreens. On microgreens t...
Soil, Grow Mat, & Fertilizer Trials
Microgreens Podcast - March 08, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode of the Microgreens Podcast, I discuss the soil, growing media, and fertilizer trials or tests I have performed and written about. I run growing tests of different growing media against each other to see which does the best. Here are the products I've tested. Home Microgreens Pot...
How to Keep Seeds Fresh: The Best Way to Store Seeds
Microgreens Podcast - March 02, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode of the microgreens podcast, I discuss the best way to keep seeds. Many people and organizations recommend freezing seeds. I do not think this is a good idea because there are risks. However, there are many recommendations all seed growers, brokers, retailers, and organizations do...
How Much Microgreens Will a Tray Produce? Microgreens Yield Per Tray
Microgreens Podcast - February 21, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsI was asked how much microgreens can I expect from a tray? The answer depends on many environmental factors. Too many unknowns for me to predict what you will harvest. However, I can give you some average yields from my trays of microgreens so you have some idea. In this podcast I tell you my ...
What I Use During The Microgreen Blackout Period
Microgreens Podcast - February 14, 2023 11:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsHere is the equipment I use during the weighted and buried blackout and how I modify the equipment and trays depending on the temperatures in my grow area. Seed Density Course Episodes and articles mentioned in the Podcast. The 4 Methods I Use for Blackout - Episode 31 4 Articles Explaining ...
Microgreens You Probably Should Be Growing
Microgreens Podcast - February 07, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsI made a mistake to what Buzzsprout was doing with their support page and well, you will get it when you listen to the episode. The podcast will discuss the microgreens that you should be growing, but probably aren't based on the seed sales that come across my desk. I would appreciate it if yo...
Seed Density: How to Find the Right Amount of Seed for Any Size Tray
Microgreens Podcast - January 31, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsHaving the right seed density for your microgreen tray is one of the three most important aspects of growing microgreens. In the past, it was a crap shoot if the seeding density was correct. There was so much conflicting and vague information on the internet. I have developed two microgreen see...
Getting Started With Microgreens
Microgreens Podcast - January 03, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode of the Microgreens Podcast I discuss how to get started with microgreens. Where to grow microgreens. What equipment you need to grow microgreens. How much light you need to grow microgreens. What microgreen varieties to grow first. Where to get guides and videos on how to grow mi...
The 7 Microgreens You'll Be Sorry To Try First
Microgreens Podcast - December 16, 2022 11:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn the previous episode of the Microgreens Podcast I discussed the 17 easiest microgreens to grow. In this episode, I want to touch on the 7 microgreens beginners shouldn't try to grow first. We want beginner microgreen growers to have a quick win and instant success. Chances are if they try to ...
Easiest Microgreens to Grow
Microgreens Podcast - December 08, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsHere is my list and reasoning behind the 17 easiest microgreens to grow. Not all of the easiest microgreens to grow are the first microgreen for a beginner, but all of these varieties can be grown without too many problems if you follow my order. My order is listed at the end of the episode. Yo...
Easiest Microgreens to Grow
Microgreens Podcast - December 08, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsHere is my list and reasoning behind the 17 easiest microgreens to grow. Not all of the easiest microgreens to grow are the first microgreen for a beginner, but all of these varieties can be grown without too many problems if you follow my order. My order is listed at the end of the episode. Yo...
The 4 Methods I Use to Germinate Microgreens
Microgreens Podcast - November 29, 2022 23:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsI use four methods to germinate microgreens. These are: Weighted Blackout Method Buried Blackout Method Domed Blackout Method Hybrid Blackout Method The most common method to germinate microgreens is the weighted blackout method. For most microgreens I use this method. For larger seeds, or micr...
Why I Grow Microgreens on Soil & Which Soil To Use
Microgreens Podcast - November 08, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsI like to grow microgreens on soil or, in reality, a potting mix. I prefer soil or grow mats for several reasons, and I discuss these in the podcast. I also go on a rant with people that steal my images and don't create their content firsthand. I provide ways to find a good soil supplier and wha...
When to Take Microgreens Out of the Blackout Period
Microgreens Podcast - October 31, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsKnowing when to take microgreen trays out of the blackout period often causes confusion and doubt. In this episode of the Microgreens Podcast, I provide hints of when and when not to take your trays out of the blackout. Links to pages mentioned in this Episode. Episode 11 Microgreens Podcast: B...
Choosing Microgreen Trays
Microgreens Podcast - October 19, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWhen choosing a microgreen tray, there are several factors to consider, such as the tray's size, shape, and depth. Some of these dimensions are non-negotiable; for others, a variety is essential. In episode 28 of the Microgreens Podcast, I discuss these factors and outline the must-haves and th...
How to Use Microgreens in Food
Microgreens Podcast - October 10, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode of the Microgreens Podcast, I talk about all the ways you can use microgreens. There are many ways to use microgreens; everyone has seen them as garnishes or salad toppings. But that is only the tip of the iceberg. Not only can microgreens be used raw as toppings, but they can b...
Choosing Lights for Microgreens
Microgreens Podcast - September 27, 2022 22:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsThere are so many light options for growing microgreens you can drive yourself crazy trying to choose the best one. In this episode of the Microgreens Podcast, I'll tell you that there is no best one light. Choosing a light depends on what you attend to grow, your budget, and how you want to mou...
What Are Microgreens And Are They Different Than Sprouts?
Microgreens Podcast - May 14, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsAre microgreens the same as sprouts? If not, what are the differences? These are common questions, and we will provide you with our answers. In this podcast, we dive into this question and give our interpretation of what a microgreen is. Click here to visit the show notes and see the bonu...
Why Grow Microgreens All Year Round
Microgreens Podcast - April 20, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode of the Microgreens Podcast, we discuss the reason to grow microgreens all year round, including the summer months when there are so many fresh veggies coming out of the garden. We have four main reasons. Insect pests Garden Space Flavor Enjoyment and probably one I should h...
How to Prevent and Kill Microgreen Pests
Microgreens Podcast - April 13, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIn this episode of The Microgreens Podcast, we discuss the common insect pests of microgreens and provide solutions to prevent and eliminate them. There are 3 common pests that bother microgreens grown in the home. These include aphids, whiteflies, and fungus gnats with the last being the most ...
Watering Microgreens - When and How Much
Microgreens Podcast - April 06, 2022 19:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWatering microgreens seems like a simple enough task, but I receive 100's of emails with people having issues with their microgreens. Most of the time, it's a watering issue. So in this episode of the Microgreens Podcast, we explain our methods and philosophy of when to water and how much wate...
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