I am curious as well.

Thank you so, so much for taking the time when you're so busy, sleevendog. One question though, if I may: what medium are you using to plant them? Do you use a peat mix like he does?

ETA Oh, and please sign me up to purchase some kits when you have them available. This is a wonderful idea.

I use compressed coconut coir pellets. Any clean seed starting mix works but in a small batch production the coir is dry and clean especially in a home kitchen where most seed starting happens for salads. 4 pellets for larger seed, 3 for smaller seed. 1/3rd cup water it expands to the perfect amount fora small tray. (not the jiffy expanding pellets with the mesh net)

Thanks again!

And what are the trays you use?

This is interesting, because coincidentally, I just got an email with a link to this blog post about growing microgreens from Pinetree Garden Seeds - it also has a link to the page of their microgreen seeds:

How To Grow Quick And Easy MicroGreens

Microgreens seeds

That is weird. I deleted until I can figure out why a seed seller is linking here. I don't know pine tree. I've been growing year round a few years now but I usually post info in the 'what's for dinner' or random places.

This is interesting, because coincidentally, I just got an email with a link to this blog post about growing microgreens from Pinetree Garden Seeds - it also has a link to the page of their microgreen seeds:

Probably not coincidentally. Give a google to "impact radius." Houzz now uses them, and houzz has always been outstandingly fast at selling data, no matter how creaky the user side of their site is.

BTW sleevendog, just to clarify, the blog is on the pine tree site, not something of yours.

Sleevendog, I do so appreciate your kindness in taking the time to respond here when you're so busy.

ETA Since houzz will probably remove my post just before this: sleevendog, they aren't linking here. The blog is on their site, their own method of microgreens. Quite different from, and inferior to, yours.

FWIW, I've been a happy Pinetree customer for decades. They're a small company in ME that caters to home gardeners and carry many heirloom varieties. I recommend them all the time.

I've been receiving their newsletters for years as well.

Oh yes, they're definitely legit. I've never used them myself, but only because I never want enough things at once to justify an order.

Hmm, if you are a regular for their newsletter, it may just be coincidence this time.

I did check out Pinetree and yes, I like all things Maine, : )

I would not use them for macro greens. Cow pots are notorious for mold growth and even though compostable they are a one time use. A 3dollar tiny salad every week or so...no thanks...I want a hearty salad every day for 20cents.

Lazy quiet weekend, cold, windy...quiet except for the turkeys on the deck and roof. They want our suet we put out for the woodpecker family.

Brave one on the deck railing 4ft from the kitchen door.

Yes, I googled around for bulk seed prices and the spread was pretty remarkable. True Leaf seemed to have pretty decent prices and I think they had the right kind of compressed coir, although I wasn't sure.

Gorgeous turkey.

I buy bulk seed and the coir. Sometimes five lbs seed at a time.Coir 20lbs. My Johnny's order came in last night...two days. free shipping (might still be available this weekend). True leaf is good.

I only order 2-3 times a year. I know now what I like and make my own blends and the bulk of my salads are fast growers...

I got confused with Harris seed and 'Heritage' last November. I ordered from Harris November 23rd, back ordered, ...they took my money and I still have not received the seed. (it was for Christmas gifts and a charity event macro kits). grrr. They finally responded after three e-mails. Still back-ordered but still listed in their catalog.

I've gotten so used to seed suppliers listing 'backordered' on their seed listings I totally missed that one. Finally an e-mail that they are waiting on their supplier, then a germination test, then they will send...might be three months+ after ordering.

Wow, it's one thing to be backordered, but a whole 'nother thing to process the payment when they are.

I've been thinking I might try this this summer when it's too hot and buggy for greens outside in FL. I wonder if things like peas and radishes will sprout when it's so warm in the house.

It doesn't seem too far fetched to imagine that, since Pinetree is in Maine, microgreens would be something worth growing at this time of year.

Carolb, do you think things like peas would sprout in A/C in the summer down here?

Sleevendog, I'm confused about what you get from Johnny's. All their bulk seed seems to be hundreds of dollars a pound. ETA Oops, never mind. I see it's all cheaper under Farm Seed.

IMPE, all legumes will sprout, no matter the season. Growing them outside here in the summer is a whole different story, of course.

And the health food/bulk stores around here sell some seeds like alfalfa & broccoli for sprouting in bulk - and of course all kinds of whole grains and legumes.

Sleevendog, thank you for all your advice and info on this. Had no idea one could grow microgreens with a basic LED light. Also greatly appreciated the comments and photos (I see are now deleted… would be nice to have those back please!) on when you harvest yours. Good info (Oops, also now gone) on starting some while other is being harvested. I think waiting for the true leaves as you do sounds and seems far better. Never heard of coconut coir before either and it does seem like a better medium than potting soil – cleaner too. You’ve been a font of information – thank you!

Trying to figure this thread out with all its deleted posts and pictures. Coir coins, I’m seeing them at about 25-27 cents each, so how does using 3-4 yield a 20 cent harvest? Or are they reusable? Or do I have completely wrong idea of how big they are.

Moving into a house with a really sunny kitchen window, would love to try and get something growing there!