Vermiculite - a crushed rock that is heated and forms a popcorn like effect with great aeration and water holding ability. An ideal medium for short-term microgreens, for longer term pot plants you may wish to add coconut fibre and perlite along with our compost solution. Click to hide.
Here we see Vermiculite being used to grow broccoli microgreens. Click to hide
Here we see Vermiculite being used to grow Snow Pea microgreens. Click to hide
Vermiculite
$2.03 – $11.62 GST inc.
Vermiculite
Vermiculite – a crushed rock that is heated and forms a popcorn like effect with great aeration and water holding ability, ideal for short-term microgreens, being very clean and easy to spread no fuss.
Product Info.
Vermiculite – a crushed rock that is heated and forms a popcorn like effect with great aeration and water holding ability. An ideal medium for short-term microgreens, for longer term pot plants you may wish to add coconut fibre and perlite along with our compost solution. The perlite which is a white colour is similar to the vermiculite but has slightly higher air holding capabilities again it is a crushed rock that has been heated, the slight downsize is that it also has a higher dust content which makes it not as friendly to use.
Fertiliser & Grow Media
Azomite (Micronized powder) is a mineral and trace element supplement. It is a very complicated product in the sense that it contains 67 + chemical elements, most in an oxide form along with trace and rare earth minerals. The product is a natural volcanic ash, albeit 30 million years old, it has been subjected to rigorous testing and has been approved for use in large-scale Organic Plant and Livestock production in the US. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product Or Click to hide.
Vermiculite - a crushed rock that is heated and forms a popcorn like effect with great aeration and water holding ability, ideal for short-term microgreens, being very clean and easy to spread no fuss. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product Or Click to hide.
Coconut Fibre Compressed Block - 0.7kg makes 8 litres of loose spreadable fibre, the best quality coconut fibre we could find, it comes in a compressed fine cut format, just add water & Probiotic Nutrients.
Unlike some other coconut fibres this has a fine texture without the large clumps of bark, it does have some fibrous material this also makes it ideal for growing vegetables. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product Or Click to hide.
Dolomite (finely crushed limestone) is a mix of calcium carbonate 59% and magnesium carbonate 35%.
Why take a supplement when you can feed your plants e.g. wheatgrass, snow pea sprouts, this rich natural product, your plants will transform these minerals into a living food, a food that the cells of your body will understand instantly, they will take up exactly what they require.
Dr. Carolyn Dean writes of Magnesium, "When this mineral is part of your diet, you are guarding against and helping to alleviate health threats such as heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, diabetes, depression, arthritis, and asthma."
Used in conjunction with our liquid seaweed fertiliser which contains humic acid, which, apart from having an abundance of trace elements itself, it also has the added benefit of making other minerals that it comes in contact with much more available for plant absorption. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product Or Click to hide.
Diatomaceous Earth – Fresh water fossilised (20–30 million years ago) shell powder.
A fine white powder less than 300µm particle size it has also been sterilised i.e. heated to 150° for 20 minutes this kills any organisms but does not change the structure of the fossilised shell, making it ideal for use around the home, personal consumption and dusting pets. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product Or Click to hide.
Microgreen Fertiliser pre-mixed Bio-active nutrients, made of - Probiotics, Seaweed, concentrated Worm-Wee (organic nutrients that have been bio-activated and concentrated using a worm farm. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product Or Click to hide.
Nutrients for Sprouts. We take a selection of natural products rich in trace elements and micronutrients and we ferment them for several weeks so they become much more bio-available to the plants ensuring you get the most from your sprouts, a mega vitamin pill not to mention all the other benefits of eating the life-giving shoots. You also have the option of having worm wee added to the mix to further increase the available nutrients. Most people seem a bit wary of this but this is what I use, but it's your choice. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product Or Click to hide.
Probiotic Living™ Liquid is a collection of Probiotic ie Beneficial/Effective Micro-Organisms Em. Organic. A collection of 15 different types of living beneficial microbes, not freeze-dried i.e. store at room temperature ready for action, which can be used in a multitude of ways to keep yourself, your family, your pets, your plants, your house and the environment, healthy and clean. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product Or Click to hide.
330x245mm Tray Kits
Basic kit 01 (Microgreen Rect. Tray 330x245mm) which gives you everything you need to get started except for the seeds. You get one tray plus a grill insert, 3 L of Vermiculite growing medium(crushed rock that has been heated to give it a popcorn like effect, good for holding air and water). 250 ml of bio activated organic fertiliser, 1 foldout insect trap, 1 Perspex tool for flattening the growing medium and pressing the seeds into it plus the option of a cover.. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product Or Click to hide.
Microgreen Base kit 3x 5W LED. There are many ways you can grow microgreens and some ways depending on the seed type, for instance, growing SnowPea and Wheatgrass, is made a lot easier if you are able to lift the grill above the reservoir, this gives more room for the large root mass and also means the growing medium can stay dry alleviating the problem of seeds rotting and causing mould. The SnowPea is the Queen of green leaf and is the base of all of my salads. This is why we include the 4 tab set that sits on the outside of the reservoir (part 16 in the picture). We have also made some acrylic tweezers which help you remove ungerminated seeds, (part 8 in the picture). An acrylic flattening tool (part 9 in the picture), it’s good to press the seeds into the growing medium before you spray them to ensure they come in contact with moisture, especially when you using the cover. We give you 2 types of cable ties one narrow and one wide, the narrow one is for attaching the light bracket to the stand and securing the cable, the wider cable tie is for securing the horizontal movement of the lights, also supplying a method of securing the sticky in stray insect trap. The power supply is 36 W, so you can comfortably add 6X5 West lights i.e. another shelf without purchasing another power supply or connectors (parts 12 & 13 in picture). Part 14 attaches to the base of the grill ensuring the grill does not sag in the centre leading to an uneven distribution of water, especially useful for potted plants and punnets. Part 17 is 6 punnets that will fit into the sprouting tray, normally you would use these in a taller shelf system, they can be either placed in the base or on top of the grill, personally I just used 5 which gives me a gap at the front in the middle and I place them in the base of the tray and I can easily see when water needs to be added, you may wish to start them on the shelf and then move them to another shelf where they can grow a little bit taller. We also give you 2 trays, when in stock a choice of 2 colours, having to trays is particularly useful if you’re doing microgreens that turnaround in 2 weeks, as you can germinate the next tray on the top shelf which is sitting above the lights getting their warmth from them thus exhilarating their germination. So if you are just doing 2-3wks microgreens in the trays such as Radish, SnowPea, Kale, Broccoli, then this small height space and is all that is required. You can also grow the Coriander and Rocket in the trays with the addition of the pelletised fertiliser or you can use the punnets which is a better option, but you will need to keep them trimmed or move to a larger shelf height. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product Or Click to hide.
Microgreen Base kit 6x 5W LED, 3 Shelf. There are many ways you can grow microgreens and some ways depending on the seed type, for instance, growing SnowPea and Wheatgrass, is made a lot easier if you are able to lift the grill above the reservoir, this gives more room for the large root mass and also means the growing medium can stay dry alleviating the problem of seeds rotting and causing mould. The SnowPea is the Queen of green leaf and is the base of all of my salads. This is why we include the 4 tab set that sits on the outside of the reservoir (part 16 in the picture). We have also made some acrylic tweezers which help you remove ungerminated seeds, (part 8 in the picture). An acrylic flattening tool (part 9 in the picture), it’s good to press the seeds into the growing medium before you spray them to ensure they come in contact with moisture, especially when you using the cover. We give you 2 types of cable ties one narrow and one wide, the narrow one is for attaching the light bracket to the stand and securing the cable, the wider cable tie is for securing the horizontal movement of the lights, also supplying a method of securing the sticky in stray insect trap. The power supply is 36 W, so you can comfortably add 6X5 West lights i.e. another shelf without purchasing another power supply or connectors (parts 12 & 13 in picture). Part 14 attaches to the base of the grill ensuring the grill does not sag in the centre leading to an uneven distribution of water, especially useful for potted plants and punnets. Part 17 is 6 punnets that will fit into the sprouting tray, normally you would use these in a taller shelf system, they can be either placed in the base or on top of the grill, personally I just used 5 which gives me a gap at the front in the middle and I place them in the base of the tray and I can easily see when water needs to be added, you may wish to start them on the shelf and then move them to another shelf where they can grow a little bit taller. We also give you 2 trays, when in stock a choice of 2 colours, having to trays is particularly useful if you’re doing microgreens that turnaround in 2 weeks, as you can germinate the next tray on the top shelf which is sitting above the lights getting their warmth from them thus exhilarating their germination. So if you are just doing 2-3wks microgreens in the trays such as Radish, SnowPea, Kale, Broccoli, then this small height space and is all that is required. You can also grow the Coriander and Rocket in the trays with the addition of the pelletised fertiliser or you can use the punnets which is a better option, but you will need to keep them trimmed or move to a larger shelf height. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product Or Click to hide.
Base kit 2x Shelf 2x 330x245mm trays 1x 25W LED Panel which gives you everything you need to get started except for the seeds. We have 3 of LED lights, for our single shelf lights, 10W, 25W, 100W. 10W is sufficient for short-term microgreens, 25W is good for short or longer term microgreens e.g. rocket coriander and small to medium height pot plants. The 100W is best for fruiting/budding plants that require more power. All the lights are heatsink and do not require fans. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product Or Click to hide.
Base kit 2x Shelf, 2x 330x245mm trays, 1x 25W LED Panel, 12xPunnets which gives you everything you need to get started, except for the seeds, to grow all types of short-term microgreens. The idea of this kit is for those who may wish to just grow small quantities e.g. 1 punnet of wheatgrass or radish or broccoli or SnowPea per day or a mix of, just replacing each punnet into the top tray for germination after finishing. Click to hide.
Base kit for Pot Plants - 3x Shelf, 1x 330x245mm trays, 1x 25W LED Panel. The extra shelf gives you room to grow taller pot plants, also the small internal grill lifter ensures that the grill remains horizontal if you wish to use it as the base for your potted plants. There are many ways you can use the system to grow small store purchased pots of Basil etc or repot them into larger pots. Click to hide.
Base kit for Pot Plants - 3x Shelf, 1x 330x245mm trays, 1x 100W LED Panel. The extra shelf gives you room to grow taller pot plants, also the small internal grill lifter ensures that the grill remains horizontal if you wish to use it as the base for your potted plants. There are many ways you can use the system to grow small store purchased pots of Basil etc or repot them into larger pots.
The difference between this kit and the 25 W. kit is that this light is 100W, both lights have no fan, i.e. no noise. Our aim is to allow you to grow as much as possible using the smallest possible space & least amount of power. So this light would come in handy if you want to grow something that requires more power eg, fruiting or bud development. Like the 25W, it comes with a mix of 2 different types of white and 660nm red LEDs. Click to hide.
330x245mm Kit (Parts)
Microgreen Sprout Tray 330x245mm with or without cover. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product or Click to hide.
Clear Perspex Sprout cover, seen here with protective white film which just peels off, is used as a cover for our Microgreen Rect. Tray 330x245mm. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product or Click to hide.
Here we see our Capillary mat and mini stand designed for our 3 tray types types, 1 of the main reasons for using the capillary mat is it makes watering very easy & you can take full use of the available depth of the trays ie more water less often. It's good to have a 2nd tray so if the water does become coloured you can just swap the trays and clean the one you have removed. The pot sits on the capillary mat which is elevated to the level of the overflow channel of the tray on the left & just below the top of the other 2 tray types. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product or Click to hide.
3 types of grill lifters (i.e. the white grill for the 330 x 245 mm Microgreen trays)
1 – set of 4 external lifters, used by themselves for increasing the reservoir and maintaining dryness of the growing medium e.g. for SnowPea Wheatgrass.
2 – set of 2 large lifters located underneath the tray in the centre to be used in conjunction with the 4 external lifters for stabilising the grill and increasing the water reservoir e.g. for longer term Microgreen such as Beetroot and Silver Beat or for thirsty potted plants like Mint.
3 – set of 2 smaller lifters located underneath the tray in the centre, stabilising the grill, used with punnets for medium-term microgreens such as Rocket and Coriander. The other use is with small potted herbs.
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Microgreen tray lifter, is used to elevate the trays closer to the light source. Comes with stainless steel attachments. As you can see in the pictures it can be used for both types of rectangular trays. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product or Click to hide.
These Punnets are very handy for growing micro-greens, they give more depth for the roots. You can fit 6 per tray, comes with the option of covers.
As you can see the pictures can be used to grow sizeable small-scale leaf greens like Kale, ruby red Silver-beet (Chard), great for Rocket, also an excellent solution where people are only going to grow small amounts e.g. you can fit up to 6 per tray meaning in one tray you can have various stages of growth of the 1 or 2 Micro-greens or just grow a variety if you are a small-time Micro-green eater. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product or Click to hide.
Vegetable storage kit - this kit consists of 2 cotton bags, one mesh bag, and a clip to seal plastic bags. Can be used to store leafy greens, sprouts, vegetables in general and can also be used as a shopping/carry bag also designed to fold into a small package.
This is the method I now use to store my sprouts and salad greens also other vegetables. Leafy greens & sprouts, it's best to store them 1st in a mesh bag, any damp material will not stick to the cotton bag (meaning you do not have to wash the cotton bag every time you change it). So the simple procedure is put the leafy greens inside the mesh bag, zip it up, place inside the cotton bag, then place inside a plastic bag that doesn't have any holes in it, gently squeeze the air out and secure with the clip. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product or Click to hide.
Microgreen Base Stand for a single 330x245mm tray. You have the option of 2 different shelf heights i.e. distance between the tray and the lights. It also has the option of including a Perspex shelf which comes with adjustable height feet, allowing you to place power supply and excess cabling out of sight. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product or Click to hide.
Microgreen Stand Shelf for a single 330x245mm tray. You have the option of 2 different shelf heights i.e. distance between the tray and the lights. It also has the option of including a Perspex shelf. Other advantages of using the Perspex shelf are that you can use a different type of pot plant i.e. that doesn’t use our rectangular tray, may be aesthetically more pleasing, also the Perspex shelf will diminish the possibility of spillage as it will collect 1st on the Perspex before dripping down onto either the floor or 1 of the lights in particular 25 W light is not waterproof whereas the 5 and 10W. and 100W lights are. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product or Click to hide.
Microgreen LED Kit 15W-30W
This kit gives you the parts and options to either attach 3 or 6 5W LED Microgreen lights to our stand or connect directly to a piece of wood e.g a cupboard shelf.
The advantage of these lights are that they are low-power, high quality (Samsung LED), they are only operating at about 80% intensity, due to the losses in the 2m attachment cable, meaning they will last a very very long time. They are also extremely water resistant so any spillage is not a problem and spreading 3 across the top of the trays gives a very even spread of light.
So you get the base kit (what is inside the red line and various options e.g. the power supply and breakout cabling can support up to 6 lights so there is the option of an extra 3 lights, what this means is that adding these gives you the ability to use 2 shelves if using our stand. Also if using our stand you you will need to choose the option of our acrylic brackets, which comes with cable ties allowing for securing the cable in a neat manner and also the attachment of 1 sticky insect trap per shelf or if you want to mount say to the underside of a bookshelf, then you have the option of a clip that can be screwed into the wood on the underside, coming with a nylon washer to create a small airgap for better cooling. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product or Click to hide.
Microgreen LED Kit 25W
A 25 W. LED light panel with a mix of white and red LEDs, meaning you can grow a wide range of vegetables or even flower/fruiting plants. It comes with a 2m extension cable power supply and steel cable. We also supply cable ties which are much more flexible when connecting to our stands and also with regard to securing the cable to the vertical sections of the stand at the rear.
1 of the advantages is that the LEDs are enclosed in a reflective cone, this narrows the spread of each LED, meaning more intensity.
The only downside of this light is that it is not water resistant so you have to be very careful about spillage from trays above. If you do have a spillage make sure you get the sponge out and get rid of excess water as quickly as possible, if you have the time then there are a couple of preventative measures you can take the 1st 1 is just to run a silicon bead around the edges and over the screws heads, this will create a small dam that will enable you time to remove the water before it seeps down underneath, the other alternative is to cover with aluminium foil as you will see displayed in a later slide. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product or Click to hide.
Microgreen Herb LED Kit 100W
This is our 100 W. LED, which can be used for larger plants it comes with a mix of white LEDs giving it full spectrum with the addition of 660 nm red LEDs, allowing for a wide range of vegetables to be grown, along with flower and fruiting types. You can see from the picture that if you are mounting it on the top of the stand it is very easy as it matches our stand dimensions perfectly and just rests in place. The light is water resistant so light spillage is not a problem. The parts that come with it are 1- mains power cable connecting to the power supply which is mounted on top of the light, 1.8 m close, 2- metal cable connectors 3- and adjustable extension cable allowing you to move the light up and down, not really applicable if using with our stand but if using in another application could be very useful if your ceiling is high, 4- a connector plate which allows you to connect the lights together i.e. you could connect them 1, 2, 3 or 4 in a row and then you only need one cable to hold it up, which again could be connected to the movable extension cable, or you could increase the grow area by connecting 4 together in a square. The picture on the right shows a basil plant being grown on a pillory Matt, sitting in 1 of our Microgreen trays, the mid-front crossbar has been removed allowing you to easily remove the plant and tray if you would like to clean the base or for any other reason. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product or Click to hide.
Hydrogen Peroxide + Pipette + Optional 750ml Spray Bottle.
I use Hydrogen Peroxide or H2O2 in a spray bottle for Microgreens i.e. spraying the seeds and the paper towel at the base of the tray.
The H2O2 has 2 functions one is it releases oxygen into the water and it also counteracts any mould that may lie dormant attached to the outside of the seeds.
I recommend adding 3 mls to a 750 ml spray bottle, a full pipette is 3 mls. It is generally recommended to keep the H2O2 in the refrigerator to minimise evaporation, I personally store in the freezer, it does not freeze, further reducing its tendency to evaporate. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product or Click to hide
470x170mm Tray Kits
This basic kit (Microgreen Rect. Tray 470x170mm + Grill) which gives you everything you need to get started except for the seeds. You get 1 tray(Grey or Terracotta col.), a grill insert (with extras) used for microgreens or supporting small pot plants, 2L of Vermiculite growing medium(crushed rock that has been heated to give it a popcorn like effect, good for holding air and water). 250ml of bio activated organic fertiliser, 1 fold-out insect trap, 1 Perspex tool for flattening the growing medium and pressing the seeds into it.
You also have the option of a cover this is highly recommended if you are growing microgreens such as Broccoli, Kale, Radish, SnowPea, but obviously not necessary if using for small pots or if you growing longer term microgreens i.e. longer than 2 or 3 weeks e.g. Rocket, Cress, Coriander as these are best covered by another layer of the Vermiculite so not needing the cover. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product Or Click to hide
This basic kit (Microgreen Rect. Tray 570x170mm + Grill) which gives you everything you need to get started except for the seeds. You get 1 tray(Terracotta col.), a grill insert (with extras) used for microgreens or supporting small pot plants, 2L of Vermiculite growing medium(crushed rock that has been heated to give it a popcorn like effect, good for holding air and water). 250ml of bio activated organic fertiliser, 1 fold-out insect trap, 1 Perspex tool for flattening the growing medium and pressing the seeds into it.
You also have the option of a cover this is highly recommended if you are growing microgreens such as Broccoli, Kale, Radish, SnowPea, but obviously not necessary if using for small pots or if you growing longer term microgreens i.e. longer than 2 or 3 weeks e.g. Rocket, Cress, Coriander as these are best covered by another layer of the Vermiculite so not needing the cover. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product Or Click to hide
This basic kit (Microgreen Rect. Tray 380x170mm + Grill) which gives you everything you need to get started except for the seeds. You get 1 tray(Terracotta col.), a grill insert (with extras) used for microgreens or supporting small pot plants, 2L of Vermiculite growing medium(crushed rock that has been heated to give it a popcorn like effect, good for holding air and water). 250ml of bio activated organic fertiliser, 1 fold-out insect trap, 1 Perspex tool for flattening the growing medium and pressing the seeds into it.
You also have the option of a cover this is highly recommended if you are growing microgreens such as Broccoli, Kale, Radish, SnowPea, but obviously not necessary if using for small pots or if you growing longer term microgreens i.e. longer than 2 or 3 weeks e.g. Rocket, Cress, Coriander as these are best covered by another layer of the Vermiculite so not needing the cover. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product Or Click to hide
Basic kit which gives you everything you need to get started except for the seeds. Using 2 different colour tray options to support up to 6 punnets with or without covers. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product Or Click to hide
Base Kit for indoor Window Ledge Micro-greens or Herbs. The kit is designed to help you grow micro-greens and herbs on narrow indoor window ledges, it comes with the option of 2 different coloured base trays and 2 different types of stabilisation. If you have a very narrow window ledge i.e. 75 mm then the only option is to use the weight option, the tray is already set such that the centre of gravity is slightly towards the window but you will need to add the extra weights if you have this narrow area to work with otherwise you can use the extension arms. It also comes with the option of microgreens/herb organic based fertiliser and vermiculite, in most situations you would need this for growing microgreens, but you may have your own solutions so we do not added as a standard, also if you just want to put pot plants in the trays you may not need this. You can add extra options to this kit depending on what it is you wish to grow, you can also add an extra vertical shelf above. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product Or Click to hide
Base Kit for Bookshelf / Bench Top Light Stand. The kit is designed to help you grow micro-greens or herbs on a kitchen bench top or bookshelf or similar where you have limited depth. You have the option of 2 heights the smaller height is ideal for micro-greens and comes with 2x 10 W lights, the larger height can be used to grow small potted herbs and comes with 3x 10 W. lights. As you will see in the following pictures there is a range of different ways in which you can do the micro-greens or potted herbs, these can be purchased separately in the parts section for this particular tray type. If you are choosing the 2 shelf option then you need to select 1 of the tray, colour options as the 2nd shelf needs the support arms to support the trays as well as to attach the lights.
With regard to the light/tray support arms, there are 2 types. One type is narrow will & just designed to fit the width of our rectangular tray (this 1 is used on the base shelf, although most people will just remove the front bar and place the growing micro-greens or pot plants plants directly on the shelf or bench, if you don't need the extra room i.e. growing microgreens, then you can leave the front metal cross piece & place the tray on the base arms and place the insect traps underneath. The other one is wider and allows you to place the extra i.e. 2nd or 3rd light (also to note they are attached to these arms with a rotating connection), this is very convenient when growing in a bookshelf as you can pivot the outer light back in towards the cupboard back wall. Note if you are just going to use it on a kitchen bench-top, and you do not want the support arms/light extending out past the edge of the trays then please let us know and we'll exchange the longer arms for short arms, the short arms will support up to 4 lights. Select the Product Name button to go to that Product Or Click to hide
470x170mm Kit (Parts)
