campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on May 26, 2021 11:37:22 GMT -5
This morning's email from AG told of a new item to grow microgreens in the AG Harvest model. They have a kit and then seed packets and mats, etc. Interesting, even though I don't have a Harvest and Mikey's interest in growing microgreens has waned, I'll keep this in mind for the future anyway! I may enjoy growing them as salad or sandwich add-ins!  |
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on May 26, 2021 11:44:30 GMT -5
P.S. May be time to add a new section to the AGA Discussions area?
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Post by Shawn on May 26, 2021 11:51:40 GMT -5
P.S. May be time to add a new section to the AGA Discussions area?
You know, I may have to make a "Greens" Board and then keep all others in the Veggie and Fruit section  |
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maskedsonnet
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Post by maskedsonnet on May 26, 2021 11:52:37 GMT -5
Very cool!! I really liked growing micro greens but it was messy and attracted fungus gnats because of the soil. I might buy this when things have calmed down a little in my life, thanks for sharing!
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Post by Shawn on May 26, 2021 11:55:15 GMT -5
I have never had microgreens and have no clue on taste or texture or what to even use them for. For me I am a pass on this one. I have lived this long without LOL....
HOWEVER, I think it is a great kit for anyone who does grow them.  |
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on May 26, 2021 12:10:44 GMT -5
If you ever check prices at the grocery store, sprouts and microgreens can be pricey! And, in my experience, one needs to use them in a timely manner or you're just wasting your money. I think I've mentioned before...the "baked cheese sandwich" from the Good Earth Restaurant....yummy! Topped with sprouts after baking.... |
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harpo
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Post by harpo on May 26, 2021 17:32:43 GMT -5
Are these just a one and done harvest? Or does it continue to product after harvesting?
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on May 26, 2021 17:43:58 GMT -5
Are these just a one and done harvest? Or does it continue to product after harvesting? That's a good question. Maybe the video on the link above will explain more. I didn't watch it. I'll try to do so later. When hubby was growing them, I think he tried the harvest & let them re-grown thing. Maybe someone with microgreens experience can help?? |
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Sher
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Post by Sher on May 26, 2021 17:44:46 GMT -5
Are these just a one and done harvest? Or does it continue to product after harvesting?
It's one and done because you harvest stems and leaves.
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harpo
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Post by harpo on May 26, 2021 17:53:04 GMT -5
Thanks for the info. The video didn't explain much but it looks like full maturity in 14 days.
Edit: Well a quick google search says many can have multiple havests.
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Sher
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Post by Sher on May 26, 2021 18:05:50 GMT -5
It may be possible. All the videos I watched said just one harvest because when you cut the stem at the base, there are no nodes to regenerate leaves.
Maybe they harvest them differently.  |
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Post by harpo on May 26, 2021 18:13:55 GMT -5
It may be possible. All the videos I watched said just one harvest because when you cut the stem at the base, there are no nodes to regenerate leaves.
Maybe they harvest them differently.  I went ahead and ordered the kit and all the micro greens since my wife loves them. So I guess I'll find out. Thanks everyone for the help! |
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campingcorgis
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Post by campingcorgis on May 26, 2021 19:05:54 GMT -5
Well, Mikey was growing wheatgrass...so I'm thinking it is similar to lawn grass? Mikey is out mowing the lawn now, coincidentally...LOL. I think he enjoys that more than growing the microgreens. Of course, he has a riding mower and a good headset to listen to radio, etc. |
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Post by Shawn on Jun 26, 2021 3:15:05 GMT -5
Has anyone here ordered that Microgreen kit from AG? Just curious.
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maskedsonnet
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Post by maskedsonnet on Jun 29, 2021 6:40:03 GMT -5
I had decided to order the kit today but they're out of stock... and then I clicked on it on the store to read a little bit about what's included in the kit to see if I could make my own version to play with but it goes to a page not found :( Maybe someday!
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Post by Shawn on Jun 29, 2021 10:07:40 GMT -5
I had decided to order the kit today but they're out of stock... and then I clicked on it on the store to read a little bit about what's included in the kit to see if I could make my own version to play with but it goes to a page not found :( Maybe someday!
Maybe because they are sold out? If you want I can reach out to my contact.
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Happy
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Post by Happy on Jun 29, 2021 14:30:18 GMT -5
Although I don't have the AG microgreens kit, I have (and have resumed) trying to grow microgreens. I'm finding it much, much harder to grow microgreens than to grow greens in my AGs.
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Post by Happy on Jun 29, 2021 14:34:31 GMT -5
maskedsonnet, I think that I read that the kit includes - 2 containers
- a fabric-like medium in which the seeds can sprout
- maybe 1 or 2 other things
These are things that you can find elsewhere (e.g. the containers can be substituted with frozen-food trays). YouTube has zillions of microgreen videos. And I still fail to be successful.
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maskedsonnet
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Post by maskedsonnet on Jun 29, 2021 20:30:47 GMT -5
Thanks! I've got a really good method for growing microgreens in soil but I've had such issues with bugs that I thought it'd be cool to try in an AG. Maybe I'll look at other hydroponic methods when I get time for a more involved project  |
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