I am concerned about the mold issues. I just purchased this and now I'm wondering if soil is better way to go. I want to grow all kids of sprouts.YES
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Wheatgrass should be grown in soil- Canadian sphagnum peat moss to be exact. Wheatgrass also needs much more space to grow taller (over 10 inches in height). Type in WheatChic Wheatgrass Rack in the Amazon search bar and you will see a proper and serious way to grow a daily dose of wheatgrass. The trays are drilled to allow drainage. Azomite is provided for the soil so the grass can absorb maximum nutrient potential. GSE (grapefruit seed extract) is provided to mix with the water to deter mold growth. A juicer is also included in this complete kit for everyone serious about growing wheatgrass for EVERYDAY consumption! Wheatgrass should be grown in soil- Canadian sphagnum peat moss to be exact. Wheatgrass also needs much more space to grow taller (over 10 inches in height). Type in WheatChic Wheatgrass Rack in the Amazon search bar and you will see a proper and serious way to grow a daily dose of wheatgrass. The trays are drilled to allow drainage. Azomite is provided for the soil so the grass can absorb maximum nutrient potential. GSE (grapefruit seed extract) is provided to mix with the water to deter mold growth. A juicer is also included in this complete kit for everyone serious about growing... » Read More Wheatgrass should be grown in soil- Canadian sphagnum peat moss to be exact. Wheatgrass also needs much more space to grow taller (over 10 inches in height). Type in WheatChic Wheatgrass Rack in the Amazon search bar and you will see a proper and serious way to grow a daily dose of wheatgrass. The trays are drilled to allow drainage. Azomite is provided for the soil so the grass can absorb maximum nutrient potential. GSE (grapefruit seed extract) is provided to mix with the water to deter mold growth. A juicer is also included in this complete kit for everyone serious about growing wheatgrass for EVERYDAY consumption! « Show Less
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I tried everything to use this how it was intended, didn't work well. I ended up using soil, it worked much better.
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I only tried it without soil and am thinking I want to try soil not because of mold but because of the difficulty. I do think that using soil would combat the mold.
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If having mold issues, use your fingers to help overcome the water adhesion with the tray and drain the water more thoroughly. There should be no standing water. Hold the tray at a 45 degree angle with fingers underneath on the drain holes. Also, after nutrients in the seed are exhausted, external nutrients (e.g. soil) are needed.
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I switched to soil too, but not because of mold. After sprouting, the sprouts live on the stored energy reserves within the seed for about a week. After that, they begin to draw nutrients from the soil. I usually let my wheatgrass grow for about 8-10 days. Switching to soil allows me to add trace minerals and other nutrients to load up my wheatgrass with more nutrition before harvesting.
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i really wish i never bought this.....mold every time....very small grass compared to soil....i suppose you could grow in this in soil but small trays nheight restrictions made me just grow in 20x10 black cheep trays from any nursery.....i growin soil w much less mold....easier to water since not having to dump water ....grass is way healthier due to increased nutrient upload from the soil....water just cant compare to soil for grass cuz theres no nutrients....i grew side by side to soil with this system to compare....soil grown grass was greener, thicker taller less mold by far......now not sure about sprouts as i grow my sprouts out of round sprout trays cuz they hold a tiny bit of water so they dont dry out....i dontsee the tribest as a good sprouter either.....i wish i returned this system in time and saved the $100.....cuz the black trays are way better.....i grow w the advice given on www.wheatgrassgreenhouse.com hope that helps
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I've had no issues with mold. Out patio is uncovered and the sun is brutal. However, not even have the product for a year, most covers have rotted and split.
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I actually used potting soil because allegedly it has more nutrients but this year I'll go with bagged garden soil since it's cheaper. The good thing about planting in these pots is that there's less weeding to be done. A definite plus in my book!
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I had landscapers put mine together and fill with topsoil because I have disabilities. They said they didn't recommend it on cement unless you stapled very heavy weight plastic to the inside to prevent soil loss and you'd have to make sure you got plastic that wouldn't have chemicals in it that could leech into your plants. I put mine in the yard, on the grass, and had good luck with them and I have 6 beds. Make sure you get good quality top soil -- I had a yard of it delivered from a local supplier and it was great, black dirt with no stones or stems in it. My landscaper said it was about the best dirt he'd seen and it was under $75 delivered. I hope this helps you decide how you will proceed.
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I have actually started noticing mold a few weeks ago. I use both daily and it took a few months to show up & it's only in the water bowl. They've since stained so I stopped using them
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I checked my 24 hour soaked barley under a light and it had small sprouts coming out of the ends. I realize that for this barley to truly be quality, the germ of the grain must be undamaged to allow for sprouting. I'm on my second 25 pound bag of this barley and am moving away from brown rice potentially.
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Ed, I'm not sure if this will help you are not. I am a avid successful morel mushroom hunter, and thought it would be a nice option to have some growing in my raised bed. I planted them last year; followed the package instructions to hold the planting for a. Of time. The soil was perfect, as were the conditions, however the mushrooms never grew. I wish I could be more helpful. Kelly
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I didn't put dirt in mine, I put pots of different herbs in mine. It made them the right height for me to care for and harvest. Sorry, I can't help
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it grew well in Florida, though during the hotter days I needed to water more. Honesty I would contact the company if I were you. Maybe there is another time of year you an grow (after the frost). I bought 3 packages. I really liked it.
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Foam is extremely pourous so I would say no. If water gets absorbed and doesn't dry out completely, mold can grow and you don't want your kid rolling around with mold spores. There has got to be some mats like the ones at parks out there for sale. Sorry, hope you find something soon. The weathers finally changing!
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Its the only way I grow. I started inside with a 6x18" inch filter with prefilter,run the ducting through the open end of my hood then on the socket side run the ducting through the roof vent...all that is connected to a hydrofarm 6 inch 400 cfm fan and then out to exhaust and my temps are never above 78 and the humidity never exceeds 48%...and falls to a low of 30% at the least,these are ideal numbers for a perfect soil garden
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Allison, contact Joel immediately. Use only distilled water, not spring water, not tap water and water it in a saucer. Fill it up about 1/3 of the way. That being said, did you check your email? Joel sent a detailed email before our plant arrived. I contacted him a few times and he was extremely helpful and fast to respond. Here's his email address: JoelsCarnivorousPlants - Amazon Marketplace lk5mjrd052j6cyv@marketplace.amazon.com I cut and pasted his directions in the initial email below: I will be shipping your order to you Saturday. Look for it to arrive in your mail beginning this Monday. If you have cold weather forecast for the next few days please be careful to take your order indoors soon after it arrives and not to leave it in a mailbox outside overnight if you receive your mail in a receptacle that is outside so that your plant will not be damaged/killed by frost. If your plants are damaged by frost anyways in spite of my best efforts at timing the shipping for your order please let me know asap. If it is below freezing where you are at your order may come with a heat pack. The heat pack is a white bag with red line on it. This heat pack is not part of the potting soil. Please be careful to NOT mix it in with your moss that your plant arrives with. If you are purchasing this as a gift it will be important to pot it up right after it arrives rather than leaving it in the box it came in for a while. If you purchased more than one plant they may be wrapped together. If you have any problems with your plant(s) or its shipping please feel free to contact me. I'm here to help. If you like what you see when your order arrives you can see more Carnivorous Plants that I have for sale here.--&gt;
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I guess it depends on what you are trying to do. For sprouting seeds I've heard of people using 50% rock dust to 50% soil. The good thing is you can't use too much. If you have poor soil or you are trying to build up the qualify of your soil you can be generous with your application. I would definitely side with using more than less but ultimately you have to weigh cost to benefit. I would suggest doing a google search for application amounts if I didn't satisfy your question. Good luck
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I guess it depends on how you grow it. I use organic soil and get two full cuttings. The grass is a little less tender on the second go, but a 900W Bullet handles it nicely. No luck so far with a third cutting, as mold tends to develop on the soil surface.
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I don't know why it couldn't unless there is something particular about other grains that need something extra. I would love to know if you decide to purchase this and how it goes!I saw the previous answer about mold. The instructions talk about it and that's why I mention in my post that the beginning stages are a bit consuming (I.e. managing the time of spritzing the sprouts several times a day and not giving too much water so that it becomes moldy). I would imagine that weather and humidity plays a huge factor in this. I don't have to worry about either of those too much.
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I flattened the ground soil then sat the unit on top. I didn't use anything but a compacted peat moss and top soil mix to fill the cavities. I wish that I had started with a cheaper filler for the deeper side, but didn't think about it until after I started filling it. I grew tomatoes and flowers. They turned out beautiful.
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I bought mine last summer. It sits flat on the ground and is working quite well. This is my first planting season using the compost and I am happy with the results.