that's interesting. they are green so they must be photosynthesizing and you don't have them exposed to sun light, so it's fluorescent light is sufficient to allow them to photosynthesize.
That rain-bird timer looks like quality that's not always the case. Those sort of things are designed for outdoors, and made cheaply, as they don't care that they leak a little.
@ve3tru It's been hanging in my laundry room for 3 years and not a single drop has leaked. Yes, they are designed for outdoors, but I haven't had any issues.
It looks like a good system. However, I do not have a chance to provide systematic water supply, so, I think, the only solution is to store a few gallons and suck it out from there periodically for watering the grass. what do you think?
@oleksiypilyugin yep, use a small aquarium pump with a sealed container with the pump on a timer and you'll be good to go. use an ez-clone mister for misting and you'll be good to go. just have to fiddle with the timing for the mister(and probably end up needing a digital timer for short bursts)
Man, that looks awesome! But I live in a little 2 bedroom apartment and go to a laundry room. But I am seriously considering growing my own wheatgrass (ok, I'll have to do the basics but that's ok), and who knows what else I could do! My best friend is in Weight Watchers, and once i start doing this kind of stuff I'll be showing HER how to do it! : )
@hortihorteae Not sure why you'd say that. What does the shape of the pot have to do with anything? This works perfectly fine, as you can see from my results.
@eliz7212 I do usually wet doen the tray when the seeds go in. Surface tension keeps them wet for a coupld of hours--until the first timed spray goes off. They are wet from the minute they go in, so they are soaked, so to speak.
@jimprice09 Not sure what they have or do. The basics are: rinse the seeds thoroughly 4 to 6 times per day, and let them drain reasonably in between. Any method that does that will work fine. The setup here is designed for minimum effort: put in the seeds, turn it on, come back a week later and pick up the sprouts!
HI, interesting video and a great system. My only question is... do you actually *need* the lamp ? - I thought that sprouting didn't actually require light. I've got a manual clay sprouter that actually doesnt let hardly any light in.
@gug1970 The sprouts I use (Mum's sandwich mix) get nice and green with light. Some things, like mung bean sprouts (what you get in Asian stores as "bean sprouts") will get too bitter WITH the light. So you have to turn it on for small sprouts, and leave it off for larger stuff that would get bitter (sunflower and mung beans, for instance).
@vissfam Only the light is plugged in. The only other power is the rain-drip timer. I use a pair of rechargeable AAA batteries in that, and it works just fine. Maybe if you set the sprouter near a window, and use a solar battery charger on alternating pairs of AAA batteries, you'd have a system that could work (more or less) indefinitely on solar alone.
Well, I've come to realize that standard binding clips cannot be used to hold the scouring pad on. They rust - quickly. Where did you buy your "C-tube" as you called it? I cannot find these anywhere. Thanks again.
@jakeman1086 I'm using a section of the outer tube from a "toner bag" clasp. You will not be able to find those anywhere, I'm afraid, since they are not available commercially. If I didn't have these myself, I'd probably try finding something else that's plastic and a clip (with non-metal parts). Maybe you could try something like those oversized paper-clip things they sell at office supply stores.
I am new to sprouting. Can you grow everything in this automatic sprouter (ie. bean sprouts, greens, wheatgrass), or do some of these varieties require a manual process?
@jakeman1086 I have done soy beans, mung beans, wheat grass, and of course the typical stuff in the mix in the video, like alfalfa, clover, and radish.
@kv3g Wow, so I went ahead and made one of these. This thing's too perfect for words. Have you experimented with using liquid kelp though? I'm having difficulty finding an in-line fertilizer that would work with this setup. Thanks!
@jakeman1086 Funny you should ask, but I actually did try the liquid kelp. It works, so if you are looking for a nutritional boost, I bet it will give one. I stopped using it though, because it smells, and stains the trays. But it doesn't affect the taste of the sprouts at all.
@kv3g@kv3g Wow, so I went ahead and made one of these. This thing's too perfect for words. Have you experimented with using liquid kelp though? I'm having difficulty finding an in-line fertilizer that would work with this setup. Thanks!
Are the holes drilled into the side or the bottom of the container that holds the seeds? If it in the sides do you have to angle the tray to allow for the water to run out?
@josruns the holes are at the corners. the idea is for it to drain completely, so don't drill up the sides at all. the scrub pad wedged into the corner is enough to keep the roots from clogging the holes too much.
I see you order from Mumms too. So do I as i in Canada. I bought their sproutman sprout bags which are great too. Not as big as we are led to believe but good, nevertheless....
Excellent video and info! I'm an avid sprouter and would love to tackle this project. Do you by chance have specs anywhere on the hardware involved w/ this project? Thanks again for a great video!
Specs? Not really. Nothing about it is critical. As long at the timer is set to 3-5 minutes 6-8 times per day, and it doesn't leak onto the floor, you're in business!
i built a system much the same as this about 4 years ago and works like a charm. i use one of those misters that has 6 little nozles. i have 3 containers set up. and can turn on or off ones i dont need.
i have it connected to the washing machine tap too, but my water drains into a bucket. its about 5-7 litres a day.
that water can be tipped out or used outside on a pot plant.
- The same timer and nozzles can make a much larger sprouter.
- Use a clear container with a clear lid so light from the grow lamp gets in.
- Arrange the nozzles to not drip directly into the trays. For this one, that's down the middle.
- Drill four to six holes in the lid for air circulation.
- You can sprout soy beans, mung beans, almonds, and wheat and barley grass, too. For beans, turn the light off so they stay yellow, otherwise they'll taste bitter.
this is really neat. i want to try it!
boomer00000 1 week ago
that's interesting. they are green so they must be photosynthesizing and you don't have them exposed to sun light, so it's fluorescent light is sufficient to allow them to photosynthesize.
yahmana 1 month ago
Great. Manufacture them and sell them. Lazy folks will buy it, maybe they pre-order/pre-pay and you make and ship the parts.
gigagroove 1 month ago
this is fantastic, im gonna do it
youarethedeal 3 months ago
@youarethedeal Glad to hear it! If you need any questions answered, just post them here.
kv3g 1 month ago
Very nice
That rain-bird timer looks like quality that's not always the case. Those sort of things are designed for outdoors, and made cheaply, as they don't care that they leak a little.
ve3tru 3 months ago
@ve3tru It's been hanging in my laundry room for 3 years and not a single drop has leaked. Yes, they are designed for outdoors, but I haven't had any issues.
kv3g 1 month ago
It looks like a good system. However, I do not have a chance to provide systematic water supply, so, I think, the only solution is to store a few gallons and suck it out from there periodically for watering the grass. what do you think?
oleksiypilyugin 5 months ago
@oleksiypilyugin yep, use a small aquarium pump with a sealed container with the pump on a timer and you'll be good to go. use an ez-clone mister for misting and you'll be good to go. just have to fiddle with the timing for the mister(and probably end up needing a digital timer for short bursts)
Swansen03 4 months ago
sprouts don't need a grow light do they?
Zee8eeZ 6 months ago
Very interesting and well done video! I'm going to make one of these!
crappedinmyhat 6 months ago
Man, that looks awesome! But I live in a little 2 bedroom apartment and go to a laundry room. But I am seriously considering growing my own wheatgrass (ok, I'll have to do the basics but that's ok), and who knows what else I could do! My best friend is in Weight Watchers, and once i start doing this kind of stuff I'll be showing HER how to do it! : )
Lavenderrose73 7 months ago
it's better to use cylinder type pot for better growth of sprouts.
hortihorteae 8 months ago
@hortihorteae Not sure why you'd say that. What does the shape of the pot have to do with anything? This works perfectly fine, as you can see from my results.
kv3g 1 month ago
Very cool, better than easygreen that costs 150 or more, and you can fit any size seed trays. I like it, thanks for showing.
trumpsahead 8 months ago
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Very cool, better than easygreen that costs 150 or more, and you can fit any size seed trays. I like it, thanks for showing.
trumpsahead 8 months ago
hey can u show us when it is turned on?
eliden 9 months ago
quiet playin around wit that IQ sir an go heal cancer!!!
thallious9876 9 months ago
How come you don't soak the seeds for 8 hours BEFORE you put them in for sprouting? thanks much if you can answer this question.
eliz7212 11 months ago
@eliz7212 I do usually wet doen the tray when the seeds go in. Surface tension keeps them wet for a coupld of hours--until the first timed spray goes off. They are wet from the minute they go in, so they are soaked, so to speak.
kv3g 1 month ago
Nice set up ...
do you know seedsofsustainability ?
they sell dvd method that eliminate the need for daily rinsing
is it the same system that you use?
jimprice09 1 year ago
@jimprice09 Not sure what they have or do. The basics are: rinse the seeds thoroughly 4 to 6 times per day, and let them drain reasonably in between. Any method that does that will work fine. The setup here is designed for minimum effort: put in the seeds, turn it on, come back a week later and pick up the sprouts!
kv3g 10 months ago
Hi, try wooden clothes pins, cotton balls, hemp clothe. clips for chips bags at the $store. And fab vid. good job thanks.
pinkginger09 1 year ago
great video! very well explained..
ccarrasco21 1 year ago
HI, interesting video and a great system. My only question is... do you actually *need* the lamp ? - I thought that sprouting didn't actually require light. I've got a manual clay sprouter that actually doesnt let hardly any light in.
gug1970 1 year ago
@gug1970 The sprouts I use (Mum's sandwich mix) get nice and green with light. Some things, like mung bean sprouts (what you get in Asian stores as "bean sprouts") will get too bitter WITH the light. So you have to turn it on for small sprouts, and leave it off for larger stuff that would get bitter (sunflower and mung beans, for instance).
kv3g 1 month ago
Holy shit that looks like allot of work just to put together:((
jrock99618 1 year ago
Great instructional video!
sVperbeast2k5 1 year ago
I'd sure like a power free system including the light. Any ideas on that?
vissfam 1 year ago
@vissfam Only the light is plugged in. The only other power is the rain-drip timer. I use a pair of rechargeable AAA batteries in that, and it works just fine. Maybe if you set the sprouter near a window, and use a solar battery charger on alternating pairs of AAA batteries, you'd have a system that could work (more or less) indefinitely on solar alone.
kv3g 1 year ago
gr8 work man
maradoneable 1 year ago
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your idea on bigger scale in my kitchen: (photos) facebook.com/album.php?aid=55711&id=100001229396266&l=4945c243e7 . Works well !
7in1 1 year ago
Well, I've come to realize that standard binding clips cannot be used to hold the scouring pad on. They rust - quickly. Where did you buy your "C-tube" as you called it? I cannot find these anywhere. Thanks again.
jakeman1086 1 year ago
@jakeman1086 I'm using a section of the outer tube from a "toner bag" clasp. You will not be able to find those anywhere, I'm afraid, since they are not available commercially. If I didn't have these myself, I'd probably try finding something else that's plastic and a clip (with non-metal parts). Maybe you could try something like those oversized paper-clip things they sell at office supply stores.
kv3g 1 year ago
The customer comments on the RainDrip water timer say it is unreliable.
rich38001 1 year ago
I am new to sprouting. Can you grow everything in this automatic sprouter (ie. bean sprouts, greens, wheatgrass), or do some of these varieties require a manual process?
jakeman1086 1 year ago
@jakeman1086 I have done soy beans, mung beans, wheat grass, and of course the typical stuff in the mix in the video, like alfalfa, clover, and radish.
kv3g 1 year ago
@kv3g Wow, so I went ahead and made one of these. This thing's too perfect for words. Have you experimented with using liquid kelp though? I'm having difficulty finding an in-line fertilizer that would work with this setup. Thanks!
jakeman1086 1 year ago
@jakeman1086 Funny you should ask, but I actually did try the liquid kelp. It works, so if you are looking for a nutritional boost, I bet it will give one. I stopped using it though, because it smells, and stains the trays. But it doesn't affect the taste of the sprouts at all.
kv3g 1 year ago
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@kv3g @kv3g Wow, so I went ahead and made one of these. This thing's too perfect for words. Have you experimented with using liquid kelp though? I'm having difficulty finding an in-line fertilizer that would work with this setup. Thanks!
jakeman1086 1 year ago
Incredibly helpful - thank-you!
nzgoddess 1 year ago
The seed does not rot without air flow? Thanks for the video
silviacas11 1 year ago
@silviacas11 not a chance. they are only in there 7 days. Plus, too much air flow will bring in germs from outside. I've never had a problem.
kv3g 1 year ago
@kv3g Tks a lot.
silviacas11 1 year ago
@kv3g They're also being disinfected every 3-5 minutes with chlorinated water; this is a very good idea to limit contamination by isolation.
Could you not stack the trays several deep as long as they drain down?
It might be interesting to see how many trays would use all the bromine/chlorine in the spray.
UnoRaza 1 year ago
Are the holes drilled into the side or the bottom of the container that holds the seeds? If it in the sides do you have to angle the tray to allow for the water to run out?
josruns 1 year ago
@josruns the holes are at the corners. the idea is for it to drain completely, so don't drill up the sides at all. the scrub pad wedged into the corner is enough to keep the roots from clogging the holes too much.
kv3g 1 year ago
so can you just use a timer sprinkler?
watsupstartaketwo 1 year ago
I like it!
edtmwed 2 years ago
Nice job what the mumms website?
thanks
mayassa58 2 years ago
Excellent! Good job & thanks for sharing!
I see you order from Mumms too. So do I as i in Canada. I bought their sproutman sprout bags which are great too. Not as big as we are led to believe but good, nevertheless....
sue345sue 2 years ago
Excellent video and info! I'm an avid sprouter and would love to tackle this project. Do you by chance have specs anywhere on the hardware involved w/ this project? Thanks again for a great video!
NexusNow1 2 years ago
Specs? Not really. Nothing about it is critical. As long at the timer is set to 3-5 minutes 6-8 times per day, and it doesn't leak onto the floor, you're in business!
kv3g 2 years ago
thats incredible! thanks for this
babynicovids 2 years ago
Thank you for sharing your system. Awsome!
MsKibznBitz 2 years ago
on second look this is amazing. a guy built it and there is no duct tape involved. well done !!
crosspecans 2 years ago
You didn't see the early versions *wink*. I did use hot glue. It's almost as universal, but better for leak-proofing.
kv3g 2 years ago
ive heard something about rinsing with peroxide. is that necessary??
crosspecans 2 years ago
I've never had to do it. If one of the trays goes moldy or something, I just throw it in the dishwasher.
kv3g 2 years ago
i built a system much the same as this about 4 years ago and works like a charm. i use one of those misters that has 6 little nozles. i have 3 containers set up. and can turn on or off ones i dont need.
i have it connected to the washing machine tap too, but my water drains into a bucket. its about 5-7 litres a day.
that water can be tipped out or used outside on a pot plant.
i should upload mine some time.
steviebboy69 2 years ago
Great idea. Can this be done without a direct water supply input?
chrisperry88 2 years ago
Wow that's great! Have you done wheat grass in that set up?
WorkOnWellness 2 years ago
Yes, it will do wheat grass. You have to take it out in a timely manner, though, or mold will form. In the roots.
kv3g 2 years ago
Very creative!
Thanks for posting!
OhItsJustMe2 2 years ago
You are SO creative! Thanks for sharing! I'm excited to get started on sprouting--my daughter LOVES alfalfa, so this will be super-fun for her. :) B
brennaful 2 years ago
Hey Chuck, Thanks for the video!
heatpumpman 2 years ago
so awesome! thanks for posting this on youtube.
arimoore 2 years ago
Here are a few other details:
- The same timer and nozzles can make a much larger sprouter.
- Use a clear container with a clear lid so light from the grow lamp gets in.
- Arrange the nozzles to not drip directly into the trays. For this one, that's down the middle.
- Drill four to six holes in the lid for air circulation.
- You can sprout soy beans, mung beans, almonds, and wheat and barley grass, too. For beans, turn the light off so they stay yellow, otherwise they'll taste bitter.
Enjoy!
kv3g 2 years ago