How to Grow Microgreens from Start to Finish (COMPLETE GUIDE)

This is the most comprehensive guide on how to grow microgreens I have ever produced. Follow along as I take you from seed selection and planting ALL the way through the growing process, including some tips on how to harvest, store, and use microgreens in your kitchen.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Common Microgreen Questions
2:17 - Materials and Planting
8:21 - Seeds That Require Soaking
16:03 - Germination Phase
17:30 - 3 Day Checkup
18:52 - Light for Microgreens
23:00 - 5 Day Checkup
24:27 - 6 Day Checkup
27:44 - Harvesting Wheatgrass
29:43 - Juicing Wheatgrass
31:25 - 7 Day Checkup
33:20 - Harvesting Microgreens
39:30 - Storing Microgreens
40:45 - Final Thoughts

DISCLAIMER

[epicgardening]

Put a lot into this one guys, here are your timestamps:
0:00 - Common Microgreen Questions
2:17 - Materials and Planting
8:21 - Seeds That Require Soaking
16:03 - Germination Phase
17:30 - 3 Day Checkup
18:52 - Light for Microgreens
23:00 - 5 Day Checkup
24:27 - 6 Day Checkup
27:44 - Harvesting Wheatgrass
29:43 - Juicing Wheatgrass
31:25 - 7 Day Checkup
33:20 - Harvesting Microgreens
39:30 - Storing Microgreens
40:45 - Final Thoughts

[catsincredulous]

I told my wife you are an excellent speaker. Having taken public speaking in college, I recognized good speaking ability. You have very minimal fillers - ums, uhs, etc. You are very fluent with your thoughts which illustrates your high level of knowledge. That must be a blessing for you as it drastically reduces your editing time. Great job.

[eirenwhelan]

You have an incredible ability to talk, present and think at the same time all whilst being engaging and genuine. Couldn't stop watching and didnt know I was interested in micro-greens!

[s.l]

I'm at the 'curious stage' of growing and just browsing some videos. I see your video and think 'Who's going to watch a 41 min show on growing microgreens?'. Turns out- ME! Hah!! 😄Yep- the whole thing! This was really well done and so interesting! Thank you for the clear effort and patience it took to create this content for us. Really inspiring and I feel like maybe this is something I could do! :)

[E-Kat]

No background music!! How amazing and professional!
Thank you so much for enlightening others that background music is not the way for well made videos!
It's only needed if the video is a chore to watch.
I miss so many interesting videos as the music is so distracting and I can only listen to them whilst doing something else, so can't read the subtitles.
For this one, I had to find time.
You're a kind man, I can sense this.
Wishing you all the best. 🌱

[lexica]

As far as the flavor of wheatgrass goes, I'm reminded of what my husband said the first time he had wheatgrass juice: "…tastes like football practice."

[TangoCharlieAlpha]

Clear salt shakers are great for small seed distribution. You may need to enlarge the holes with a small drill bit. Helps avoid clumping.

[Adamcfyfe]

3 years old and still a solid video. Thank you for putting this together.

[kariec]

Epic Gardening is THE BEST gardening show online! Truly thorough and simple to understand. THANK YOU!!

[felix_christopher]

This is amazing. No clickety-click-bait kind of bullsh-t, just beginner friendly, clear, easy to grasp instructions. Never have I ever thought about this topic, but five minutes in the video, I suddenly feel this urge to start growing microgreens. Thanks for this helpful content!

[cynthiakorinek]

Wish you showed watering during those 10-12 days. Also, would love to see how you are cooking and using them. :)

[jsweetsurrender]

I’d say this is the most comprehensive, informative micro-green video I’ve seen yet. I’ve watched tons and still felt overwhelmed to even begin. This video and it’s step by step guide is so well put together. Thank you so much!

[nathanappleton]

This is the most informative and easy to understand guide to micro green production I've seen, well done Kevin! You've been a great help to me.

[jiminsealbeach]

I grow microgreens in my apartment, but in small batches for my own consumption only. My windows don’t get much sun so I can’t grow many other edibles, but the “legginess” you get from growing seedlings in low light is actually a plus with microgreens. They are taller and easier to cut, and of course, they will never have to be strong enough to support a mature plant.
I grow mine on paper towels on top of plastic salsa or cole slaw containers filled with water. I cut a couple slits on the lid and pull the ends of the paper towel through and down into the water. The towel wicks up the water in the container to feed the seeds and keep them moist. I leave them in the dark a couple days after they germinate then move them to the window.
Each container is one serving. I have an assembly line going. I plant one every day or so. It’s fun and they are my most successful crop.

[ShinetimeDomains]

After almost a decade of growing micros and watching tons of vids about it, I have to say, this is the most satisfying grow video I've ever seen 😎

[lavendersnow]

You're so clear and easy to understand. You speak in a way that gives the viewer such easy listening. Not a bunch of "um" and filler words or over souped up lingo. I'm so excited to try and grow these and I immediately subscribed based on your presentation, lighting, directions...everything. thanks!

[gardeningwithdiane]

Kevin, I plant dill micro greens all through my garden and it really helps keep cucumber beetles away and lady bugs around to eat the different pest eggs and aphids!

[odds]

I've spent a couple of days watching various microgreen YouTube videos. This was an absolute breath of fresh air. It answered all of my questions, in a clear and concise way, without overcomplicating things or trying to sell me an eBook. Instant subscribe – many thanks.

[DeafEmily]

I want to thank you so much for enabling your videos to be captioned and accessible to Deaf gardeners. I am a certified Ag teacher and refer my students to your videos. Awesome content. Thanks again.

[JadeAngel]

I’ve watched again and again. Downloaded it for easy retrieval. Starting a micro business from home. Thanks Kevin! You’re the best.❤