Unlock the Secret to Maximum Profits: The Top 5 Most Lucrative Crops for Market Gardeners Revealed!

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    Ready to unlock the secret to maximum profits? Here are the top 5 most lucrative crops for market gardeners that can transform your farming business. Join Curtis Stone as he reveals the carefully curated selection of crops that offer the best returns on your investment of time and effort. You don’t want to miss out on this valuable insight into growing high-demand, high-profit crops that can make a significant difference in your farming success!
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    About Curtis Stone:
    Curtis is one of the world’s most highly sought-after small farming educators. His book, The Urban Farmer, offers a new way to think about farming𑁋 one where quality of life and profitability coexist. Today, Curtis spends most of his time building his 40-acre off-grid homestead in British Columbia. He leverages his relationships with other experts to bring diverse content into the homes of gardeners and aspiring small farmers from around the world. Learn more at FromTheField.TV.
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  • @IssackVaid
    @IssackVaid 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2158

    His opinion on the 5 most profitable crops:
    1. Salad Mix
    2. Microgreens (Sunflower Shoots & Pea Shoots)
    3. Arugula
    4. Spinach
    5. White Salad Turnip
    You're welcome.

    • @WBell
      @WBell 6 ปีที่แล้ว +148

      Not all heroes wear capes

    • @sterpack5
      @sterpack5 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Issack Vaid my hero

    • @cameron0
      @cameron0 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      GJ: now can you fill in $ amounts over number of harvests for bed and include DTM's? And please editorialize about sales channels, uses, best markets for each crop and crop-specific info about pests.

    • @SleekMinister
      @SleekMinister 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      THX

    • @droidnewton5610
      @droidnewton5610 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Yay no need to watch this dude talk!

  • @whenmountainsmove
    @whenmountainsmove 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    In my experience. A backyard nursery is 10 times more profitable. Landscapers and plant brokers ALWAYS need plants. You don’t even need to stress finding costumers. Unlike the food crop world. Lots and lots of competition. But not with nursery stock. I was selling all through Covid. And extremely easy. Especially small trees. They only need attention 5 months a year in the PNW. I also collect native trees and shrubs from the mountains and sell those all winter. Alpine fir, alpine hemlock, pine, vine maple. My only expense is burlap and twine. About 200 bucks total for the whole season.

    • @Growbacktoyourroots9
      @Growbacktoyourroots9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Don’t you need a permit to sell plants? And isn’t it illegal to take plants from the forest? Not that anybody would likely see you, I just believe there are laws in my state that would prevent me from doing this.

    • @Dontlicktheballoons
      @Dontlicktheballoons 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      ​@ajhomesteadlife If you need a permit to sell plants in your state then you should leave that state.

    • @Growbacktoyourroots9
      @Growbacktoyourroots9 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Dontlicktheballoons it’s Massachusetts.

    • @whenmountainsmove
      @whenmountainsmove 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      You do need a business license to sell plants, and you just get permits for national forests and logging properties like I do. It's so uncommon now to harvest wild plants. I sell thousands of collected vine maples every year in Seattle. They grow like blackberries here and everyone loves them because you can not grow multi stem vine maple. It only exists in the wild, same reason I sell alpine trees to landscapers for top top dollar. The reason they are alpine trees is because they grow in 5000+ feet, and can not be nursery grown. It's very easy my friend. I've been doing it for many years from November to May. @@Growbacktoyourroots9

    • @zikavitus9294
      @zikavitus9294 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Whenmountainsmove
      Can I message you somewhere theres a lot of alpine trees in my country like 50-70% of the country is covered in alpine trees.

  • @johnm.3618
    @johnm.3618 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I just want to thank you from watching your videos, I now no longer have to go to the grocery store for anything except meats but I go to small family owned meat stores. I never thought by starting out planting tomatoes here in Florida that it would turn into a full grown garden to which my neighbors come to buy food from me at a great discounted price, Florida is great cause can grow all year long well most crops anyway. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH FOR CHANGING MY LIFE!

  • @hannahinhawaii9607
    @hannahinhawaii9607 7 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    You're a major inspiration, Curtis. I'm growing a small organic garden on Oahu. Currently growing, selling and delivering 4 produce baskets weekly and aiming to sell 10 per week starting in July. Little steps!

    • @davidmackenzie1132
      @davidmackenzie1132 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Aloha from the Big Island, Hannah! We are in Hilo and are market Gardening at 1400 on Mauna Kea. We grow kale, collards, white turnips, radish, daikon, salad mix, greens mix, baby spinach, and cilantro to local health food stores.

    • @hannahinhawaii9607
      @hannahinhawaii9607 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awesome! Do you have a garden Facebook, Instagram, etc.? You can check mine out too at Gardens of Aloha! =)

    • @davidmackenzie1132
      @davidmackenzie1132 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Vegan4life
      Sure. let's chat sometime soon.

    • @decarlojay
      @decarlojay 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Funny cats

    • @decarlojay
      @decarlojay 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gntug

  • @yeahnahsweetas
    @yeahnahsweetas 7 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    The abundance of value you give to so many of us for free is nothing short of amazing Curtis. Thank you for what you're doing for the planet and the people, and thanks to your wife who let's it all go down and probably helps behind the scenes too.

    • @jonathonbraunsandyridgeorg7714
      @jonathonbraunsandyridgeorg7714 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Support him if you appreciate his resources.

    • @caroline61804
      @caroline61804 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where does he order seeds

    • @travisprugh6347
      @travisprugh6347 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you know youtube pays him for views right? 1.9 million he probably made 10g off this video alone.

    • @caroline61804
      @caroline61804 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@travisprugh6347 no matter. The content is awesome

    • @saffronwetter7944
      @saffronwetter7944 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      When I see these vedios of people planting health fruits and vegetables and spices it takes me back to song of Solomon Cheaper 4 verse 14 where my parents got my name Saffron from 73 years ago.
      Thank you for the video it was very spiritual 🙏 for me
      Jesus had Cooking Chef's And they cook delicious food with his precious spices...He would feed his people from his garden he called his garden the garden of life...
      May God bless the people who works these gardens 🙏

  • @b.e.adventures2329
    @b.e.adventures2329 6 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    I am not farming for money, but I just learned that I have been harvesting my greens WRONG. Another great video even if you are not farming to make money. I want to feed my family from my garden for as long as possible throughout the year. Great list of tasty, cost effective crops.

    • @laume702
      @laume702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I did that and made all my babies baby food. Grandparents' kids produce from their garden too. My kids never ate anything out of a jar.

  • @beingelmo
    @beingelmo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +202

    I'm not a farmer or even a gardener, but I enjoyed watching this.

    • @ahmadalminyawi8400
      @ahmadalminyawi8400 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      beingelmo : I have a farm in Egypt , no too big , but big enough , with a big water tank , and about 2000 mango trees , some orange, and some other things, however coz I live out of Egypt most of the time, and I am alone so I need some woman to run this project for me , I'll pay all expenses to come and see, and if you like it then we'll go on from there, and if not you gained a free trip to Egypt and back . Plz c if you or any of your friends would be interested , best time to travel will be in winter cuz the weather will be fine then .

    • @jasons6460
      @jasons6460 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Are you looking for a wife, haha

    • @omrankhoja319
      @omrankhoja319 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      why do you need a woman running this project for you? sounds like you're looking for a wife lol

    • @dutchgreen4463
      @dutchgreen4463 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      beingelmo i know that right

    • @gabbar51ngh
      @gabbar51ngh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      beingelmo same here. My family comes from long line of farmers but I don't do it.
      But this is interesting

  • @aquaagri7024
    @aquaagri7024 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The information you are willing to put out there is always so invaluable.
    Keep up the excellent work !

  • @gregorydaines
    @gregorydaines 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I love these videos. I have them on in the background when I'm working.

  • @EdiChiArt
    @EdiChiArt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I have spent days trying to learn about urban farming. You are THE first person I actually enjoy listening to. Great information, you get right to the point, and no product plugs. +1 Sub right here!

    • @offgridcurtisstone
      @offgridcurtisstone  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Edina Hodos thank you. I do plug products that I use though. Just FYI.

  • @chaserohwedder8852
    @chaserohwedder8852 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I’m new to this channel. Currently working towards starting my own farm. This channel has provided an incredible amount of knowledge. Thanks for all you do.

  • @e.v.6389
    @e.v.6389 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    From Video:
    1.
    Beds are 50 feet, salanova greens great!
    2. Microgreens: Pea shoots &a sunflower shoots
    3. Arugula
    5. Spinach
    4. Tokyo turnips, hakarai or white salad turnips (be sure to use insect netting)

  • @chuckles6660
    @chuckles6660 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This is awesome, thanks for the info and inspiration. I have recently done a lot of soul searching and after learning to grow shiitake and oyster mushrooms for fun I have decided to not pursue my career further in healthcare(which I hate) and focus on starting a small farm(my passion) business focusing on mushrooms but I was also wanting to grow arugula and other salad greens as well. This is truly an inspiration for people like me who are on the fence about following their passions.

    • @citizenreporter_nate
      @citizenreporter_nate 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How are you doing with growing mushrooms and salad greens? Hope your business is thriving.

  • @outdoormediacompany4824
    @outdoormediacompany4824 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Keep growing the legacy! I don't sell from
    my gardens but I've improved them to the point people want to buy from them because they look so good. My number one source for gardening info- your book is on my desk at all times for reference.

  • @MrScienceGeek
    @MrScienceGeek 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for the updated information you give in this video. I say it every year, but I really need to get to planting more of these crops!

  • @garya8845
    @garya8845 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your the best on TH-cam
    I have got to get your book.
    I'm a personal chef who's interested in growing lettuces and various vegetables to use while cooking for my clients. Thank you Curtis for putting these videos out you're a true inspiration.

  • @mrcharles4636
    @mrcharles4636 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    bro you're awesome and have gifts in heaven waiting for you - i'm learning and making the transition - thanks and God bless you !!

  • @remnantfewministriesminist495
    @remnantfewministriesminist495 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So informative. Thank you. I can't wait to try my hand at urban farming!

  • @user-ow6vv3pn3v
    @user-ow6vv3pn3v 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude that is so far the best review I have seen. Very detailed and motivational. Thanks for your time.

  • @liberateanimals5
    @liberateanimals5 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for these videos man. Watch 'em all the time and have learned so much. Much appreciated. Thanks for the good vibes and open mindedness too!

  • @johnkitzmiller2001
    @johnkitzmiller2001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just moved to the country and have 27 acres. This has been a dream of mine for years. I appreciate all the output and will be following you closely. Very informative.

    • @saffronwetter7944
      @saffronwetter7944 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Plant you a healthy garden as Jesus did when he walked upon this earth.
      He wants his people to eat healthy. God bless!

    • @sc7836
      @sc7836 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you got it figured out or do you need a hand with it?

  • @eightdragonkings
    @eightdragonkings 7 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Curtis, you're a saint! All the education you've provided me over the years is just phenomenal. Thank you sir, thank you.

    • @offgridcurtisstone
      @offgridcurtisstone  7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You're welcome.

    • @ianm5023
      @ianm5023 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Urban Farmer Curtis Stone where do you sell this

    • @CraigMansfield
      @CraigMansfield 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jeff Fountain Indeed.
      Very kind of him to share his knowledge.

    • @jonathonbraunsandyridgeorg7714
      @jonathonbraunsandyridgeorg7714 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@offgridcurtisstone support him if you appreciate him.

  • @daletinafloyd8284
    @daletinafloyd8284 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome of you to produce these videos. Thank you.

  • @AncientPharaoh
    @AncientPharaoh 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    My first time watching this gentleman. I can tell he mean what he says and says with honesty and sincerity. I find him educational and informative, I subscribe.

  • @Smilebefine
    @Smilebefine 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm amazed with knowledge you have. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Europe, Slovenia.

  • @WintersMachining
    @WintersMachining 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is awesome it really makes me want to use my yard to start urban farming

  • @redbarnfarm8030
    @redbarnfarm8030 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As always, thanks for the info. I can't stop watching.

  • @bananapatch9118
    @bananapatch9118 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your video ! I am clueless....never grown anything but I am teachable. I look forward to watching your other videos. I especially need to learn how to get started in my grass covered backyard. I would LOVE to do that for a living !!!! Thx !!!

  • @teecee4459
    @teecee4459 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for sharing all of those numbers!!! I don't have a yard, so I'm forced to grow inside, but I can do 4 lbs per shelf per month on a 5 shelf wire rack, 20 lbs per month per rack and I can harvest more than 3 cycles and it takes around 14 days per cycle. It's a 48" wide rack, so 20ft of total shelf space per rack. Not as good as doing it outdoors, but if you don't have the option, it's pretty decent. Thanks again, I was wondering how my numbers compared to the pros!

  • @sisterinspeed
    @sisterinspeed 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    We just bought a 6 acre farm! I'm glad I found you! I've got a lot of learning and planning to do before next spring!

    • @joshc1821
      @joshc1821 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      how has your farm been doing.?

    • @jamesfink2351
      @jamesfink2351 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What state did you go with?

    • @laume702
      @laume702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That is so cool! That means you could have a couple of goats or a cow for milk and to make cheese and yogurt. LOL! I used to buy raw milk from a local farmer. The milk was still warm. One day I did not get to the farm to pick it up so I had to buy Store whole milk. Kids were SOOOO mad at me. They accused me of watering down the milk. The milk from the farmer always had 1 1/2 cups of cream on the top. Kids were not fat they were skinny! I had to bake and cook constantly to keep them filled up.

    • @sisterinspeed
      @sisterinspeed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@joshc1821 So far so good, it was neglected for many years, so I've been trying to improve the soil as a start.

    • @sisterinspeed
      @sisterinspeed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jamesfink2351 I'm in SW Ontario

  • @Delta040301
    @Delta040301 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoying a cup of tea and farming/crop videos. Prefect way to relax.

  • @thedesertfarmer4094
    @thedesertfarmer4094 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad I found this channel. Keep up the great work!!

  • @davidfraser4830
    @davidfraser4830 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    That was a very honest and informing video. Thanks

  • @johnlvs2run
    @johnlvs2run 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the first of your videos I've seen.
    They're great inspiration for my gardens, and I'll be watching them from now on.
    I love those trees to your left. They look like green arbs. I'm curious what variety of spinach you're growing?

  • @littlebeckel
    @littlebeckel 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    like the way you explain both sides of farming, the profit and the marketability thanks so much.....you have a great personality too. Easy to learn from.

  • @alexandergunshooter964
    @alexandergunshooter964 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks brother, it's been mighty helpful!

  • @CraigMansfield
    @CraigMansfield 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great! I've just built a greenhouse :) I'm looking forward to growing things in it

  • @JebGardener
    @JebGardener 7 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Might be your best video ever here. Your channel is great!

    • @Sidewayz_SuperNova
      @Sidewayz_SuperNova 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Dude you got me into hydroponics! I love you Jeb! You're the freakin best dude!

  • @pinhighiron
    @pinhighiron 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Clear. Concise. Thorough. Thank you.

  • @thinkingofothers353
    @thinkingofothers353 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I rewatched this video my friend. Thank you for this information really is helpful to all of us..

  • @wanzahari3534
    @wanzahari3534 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    inspirational and nice videos you have

  • @veggiegiant
    @veggiegiant 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome Video, Great Info!

  • @mahmudadeniyi9876
    @mahmudadeniyi9876 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am just feeling happy watching clips like this because its a business opportunity

  • @MyVegetablePatch
    @MyVegetablePatch 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A great, informative and a straight to the point video Curtis - thank you for sharing :-)

  • @ricardomacgomes
    @ricardomacgomes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love two things in farming, I love seeing how amazing it is the fast gowing and multiplication of seeds, in some cases they can multiplicate 5X, 10X, 100X or more I think. And I love to see when we plant 1 time and we harvest many times in very shot periods of time. Absolutly amazes me. I'm thinking about starting some small vertical farming business here in Portugal, I don't know yet what I want to cultivate. Anyone has some quick advice for me?

  • @seano1334
    @seano1334 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Curtis My father has .5 an acre in a prime location in suburban Long Island, ny. I have been telling him for years to let me farm it and he has recently given the idea a lot of thought and said sure. I bought your book, read it, and now can't wait to start. I think I'm going to prep the land and do the infrastructure this year, plan over the winter, and start my first crop next spring. I have 3 years experience gardening, but Ik that's peanuts when growing on a bigger scale. Thank you for all that you do, I learn so much for each and every video!

    • @11bayrat
      @11bayrat 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      S O How are you making out?I live here on Long Island and interesting in working with some one doing this!let me know I’m interested in how your doing ?

  • @physicstutor6521
    @physicstutor6521 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great content. My experience is identical to yours. Spinach and salad mix just fly off my table at market. I've also had GREAT success selling a crop called red orach at market. On the hakurei turnips...I've been eating my tops at home and just started tossing the smaller leaves into my spicy mix, which is mostly mustards, arugula, turnip tops and some smaller fraction of auxiliary greens. it's a little bit of hand work to trim and wash the tops, but l'm selling it for over $10 per pound, so it's close to free money.

  • @stephenjones7916
    @stephenjones7916 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video. I find this very useful for planning my own personal kitchen garden. 👍

  • @RebelStateSovereign
    @RebelStateSovereign 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Curtis 5:13 harvesting machine ;-) very cool 😎

  • @rossr277
    @rossr277 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    When you sell lettuce, how do you package it so that it stays fresh? How do oyu keep it from wilting?

  • @michaelcrabtree2939
    @michaelcrabtree2939 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's awesome that you can yield that much for your crops...keep up the good work. Great job!

  • @Jefferdaughter
    @Jefferdaughter 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for providing an interesting video with loads of detail and tips to help others try the same approach to market gardening in their area. Of course, like anything else, the details often have to be adjusted to each location, (not everyone enjoys a year 'round growing season!), but the info you provide will give people a great start.
    Mushrooms will work well for many people, especially if they have access to freshly cut wood, just to name one alternate crop
    It is a bit sad to see the industrial farming mindset, even on a small scale... but this is a way better way to raise food than the way most food Americans eat is grown. Kudos for finding a way to make it work for you financially - and helping others to figure that part out, too.
    Sadly, in many places growing food as row crops like this is not allowed, especially in front yards. Food plants can usually be grown as part of an ornamental landscape. Especially if people look into the edible ornamental plants - hosta leaves (especially the thinner, non 'quilted' types) make tasty, tender salad leaves and wraps for those avoiding grain; redbud tree flowers, leaves, and pods are edible and tasty; daylily blossoms, buds, and shoots are all delicious.... I understand the focus on familiar crops, but some of us are sooooooo tired of all the usual, boring veg.

  • @tazmainiac0817
    @tazmainiac0817 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Me here wanting to be a nurse but hating the idea of college and immediately getting interested when researching farming for a character I’m writing.

    • @skinnylegend-7330
      @skinnylegend-7330 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      too relatable

    • @charlibravo371
      @charlibravo371 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Do both. Nursing is very in demand and farming requires no qualifications. 90% of farmers need off farm income to grow.

    • @pedroclaro7822
      @pedroclaro7822 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@charlibravo371 she doesn't even mention wanting to be a farmer, but wanting to write about farming

    • @coronaphone710
      @coronaphone710 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hate college and the people too.
      Just imagine if the world goes south, you still got something to eat.

    • @jmercadomd7397
      @jmercadomd7397 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Be a nurse first so you can build your farm...

  • @abs0lutezer007
    @abs0lutezer007 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    love the channel, seen you on Wranglerstar :)

  • @staryfamilyfarm1164
    @staryfamilyfarm1164 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the info-I'm planning on doing the farmer's market this next spring!

  • @indoorandoutdoorendurance3889
    @indoorandoutdoorendurance3889 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was very interesting and a pleasure to watch!

  • @Adapt2030
    @Adapt2030 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks for the valuable info. We will need this as the Grand Solar Minimum continues to intensify and reduce global grain yields.

    • @offgridcurtisstone
      @offgridcurtisstone  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love your stuff dude. I've watched a lot of your videos!

  • @BlueSky-ip6pg
    @BlueSky-ip6pg 7 ปีที่แล้ว +649

    cannabis outdoor is $1,200 a pound

    • @mikewest712
      @mikewest712 7 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      Blue Sky that is pretty optimistic.

    • @4126285106
      @4126285106 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      don't sound like good quality at that price

    • @elephantslvme
      @elephantslvme 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Blue Sky that's way to expensive!!!!

    • @jameswilcox3877
      @jameswilcox3877 7 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Quite right Blue Sky but that is depending on what part of the world, country, state, county, area you live in or are selling to. Also as more growers emerge and the market gets more abundant the prices continue to fall. $800 per lb. in my neck of the woods will probably be pretty average here next year. Some here, in the emerald triangle/Humbolt CA, are growing so much that they have sold 100's of lbs at just $400 a lb.. last year. Which sucks for growers like myself who have been growing since pre-legalization. I would just assume keep it illegal as it was way more profitable and uncle sam who has said, "no. no. no. terrible stuff!" and has ruined/taken peoples lives all these years over it but now says okay just for $$$ hand out tax reasons shouldn't get no say or cut in it as it was before legalization. Plus they are going to tax it and regulate just as bad as everything else that it will eventually be hardly profitable unless your the phillip and morris company.

    • @daveyboy8907
      @daveyboy8907 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      3k in illinois

  • @haydensb6824
    @haydensb6824 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im soon to buy some land around 0.2-0.3 of an acre in the uk. And have been looking into various ideas of what to do with it. and ive had a little look into growing and agriculture. but your vid has blown my mind you have made up my mind for me. And thanks to you im gonna go down that road your are a book of info thankyou so much. Dont go college guys watch a few of these. Many thanks uk

  • @sebastiancannavo8786
    @sebastiancannavo8786 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Curtis, great value, great information.

  • @deliciousmorton
    @deliciousmorton 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm interested in growing food to help meet the needs of the people in my community. What crops would you recommend?

  • @sceva01
    @sceva01 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    How do you keep the bugs off? Nvm, Just saw the bug nets :)

  • @karilynn3535
    @karilynn3535 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent!!!! Sent it to my favorite farmer's marketers....

  • @lindakline3618
    @lindakline3618 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, you are an inspiration to me, have been wanting to try something like this for awhile now.

  • @ptrain9020
    @ptrain9020 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I wish I could get the prices Curtis is getting up there. I spoke with an executive chef the other day and he was buying salad mix from someone at $3 a pound. I was able to get him to buy mine at $4 a pound.

    • @Fat_Kitten_Gaming
      @Fat_Kitten_Gaming 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just go to a better restaurant then. Your product is (I hope) fresher, tastier and better looking so you should charge a premium price for it.

    • @physicstutor6521
      @physicstutor6521 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm selling arugula for $20 per pound, and salad mix for $12 per pound. It sure helps offset my very short growing season. Have you sold at farmers markets.

    • @ptrain9020
      @ptrain9020 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Where do you live at that supports such a high price for your crops?

    • @ptrain9020
      @ptrain9020 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      After that chef and I agreed upon $4 a pound for salad mix, I feel like I should ask for more but I don't want to lose my one and only restaurant customer right now. Any ideas?

    • @maskcollector6949
      @maskcollector6949 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's only one person, you need to figure out what sells well in your area for a decent price. Go to a farmers market and gauge from there. You should know what your product is worth before selling anything, imo. Figure out what it's worth there, that's all that matters. Keep selling in the meantime, I guess. Don't rely on customers to know the price really - chefs want to haggle probably. Find what's popular and sells well, or something that's not in your area and find a niche - grow that.

  • @freeyourmind9000
    @freeyourmind9000 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    this dude has alot of momentum..

  • @tommathews3964
    @tommathews3964 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great bundle of info! Interesting to keep up with your methods, markets etc as compared to when you wrote the book. Send all of those "turnip greens" down here to Alabama! We have a market for them!

  • @caravanlifenz
    @caravanlifenz 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Those plants look delicious. Thanks for sharing.

  • @sarou3457
    @sarou3457 7 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    damn there really is everything on youtube. i dont even have an interest in this and i watch it :)

  • @hooker21fly
    @hooker21fly 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Here in Greece a farmer sells every lettuce for the of 0,17€...

  • @arfarms5711
    @arfarms5711 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for your unselfish help!!!!

  • @attheharbour3931
    @attheharbour3931 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well, nice video man! Thanks! Im on my way to do some little research on farming technique.. Great to see those spinach, they look delicious

  • @jgarvin6
    @jgarvin6 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    So once you start growing these crops how do you find places that will buy it?

    • @udi2494
      @udi2494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wish he would answer this

    • @rotmgWevouls
      @rotmgWevouls 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Call them, they want a consistent production though if they like it

    • @fatihamalik760
      @fatihamalik760 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      prospect locals markets, small mom and pop grocery stores, farmers market etc are all great place to potentially sell fresh crops. but consistency is key..

    • @classicrocklover5615
      @classicrocklover5615 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Start a CSA and sell direct to customers. Or do a roadside stand and communicate via social media

  • @ChefRojo
    @ChefRojo 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Sauteed turnip tops (cime di rapa), better than the actual turnip!

    • @jettramel
      @jettramel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Never had it but will surely try it.

  • @roguerock22
    @roguerock22 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job using that space for more than just grass and making a living too! This is great news. I was hoping but didn't know you could do it. Something that you might like too is symbiotic planting (my term). I'm not sure what it's popular name is right now, but I was talking with a guy that was studying Horticulture at CSU Fort Collins and they were learning which plants fend off which type of pests. You can research the details, but the basics are, bugs hate "stinky" plants or plants that have very strong smells: Marigolds, Camphor, Lemon Grass, Mint, Cilantro, Iris', Garlic, Onions, Eucalyptus, Spruce, (Yes, you can utilize your trees, too!), etc. This also applies to under the ground as with the Iris, Onion, etc.. The Iris is used to keep the potatoe bug at bay, I believe, , while an onion or some other type of strong smelling bulb would keep away the blood worm from turnips or something. there is tremendous symmetry and precision in when to plant which crop to keep their partner crop's nemesis pest at bay or in some cases, dead, while the other crop keeps it's nemesis pest at bay and also allows you to harvest the 1st one while the second one is still underground, then switch and harvest that one while the other recovers etc. Sometimes they use more than 2 in the rotation, sometimes some of them might be perennials planted down a ridge in between the rows, etc. Hope this helps. This is restoring a little bit more balance, or "Shalom" to this planet, one home and property at a time. Great job. :)

  • @havelu123
    @havelu123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank U for sharing Farmer Stone - awesome video

  • @dragonmoccasin8585
    @dragonmoccasin8585 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Did u donate the lettuce to the soup kitchen or put it in the compost

  • @ThePalatineHill
    @ThePalatineHill 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    what do you think of celery or leaks?

  • @Windragon76
    @Windragon76 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the demonstration and the video.

  • @MargaritaDorion
    @MargaritaDorion 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Michael you are my favorite trader Thank you for spending time on lessons

  • @Gabberag
    @Gabberag 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    MAn I live in a tropical country, so I get to grow stuff all year round, but theres SO MANY BUGS.... They killed my bees and the flowers I planted for them. Guess I need an army of chickens.

    • @jeremiahshine
      @jeremiahshine 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Gabberag Some say a great amount of pests means the soil is sick.

    • @johnmacduff24
      @johnmacduff24 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Loss of a crop is heart breaking for all your hard work. I have had 2 bad years in Ontario Canada. I found a breakthrough this year. It is very important that you get predatory insects such as dragonflies and ladybugs surrounding your crops as they eat aphids and mites which transmit leaf mosaic virus. I planted exactly 153 impatient plants under a tree and planted 25 squash plants. I harvested 400 squash worth $ 5 a piece. Become a Christian and you too will become a receiver of blessings and abundance as per the book of John Chapter 21 vs 11. Peter catches 153 fish without the net breaking. 153 is the number of abundance.

    • @philomelodia
      @philomelodia 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gabberag plant some sweet basil and marigolds around your plants that you're trying to eat. See if that helps. I understand peppermint helps to but be careful because it's really invasive. Put that one in pots.

    • @Nobody-11B
      @Nobody-11B 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gabberag bat boxes, bird feeders And plant things that your native pests do not like.
      Also you can try pollyculture and avoid planting rows of the same plant it makes it hard for pests to get to all of the same crop at the same time.
      Lizards in your part?

    • @jelatinosa
      @jelatinosa 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Killsocialmedia i was going to say that. Haha it's the tropics, we have bugs.

  • @Silver_Creek_Aquatics
    @Silver_Creek_Aquatics 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    3:28 you means 2 weeks DTM on peas and sunflower?

    • @hannahinhawaii9607
      @hannahinhawaii9607 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I hope so! Otherwise I'm doing something really wrong! Lol

    • @ambrosiafarms
      @ambrosiafarms 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      You give us so much useful info, thanks for sharing. We believe in helping one another also. Wonderful community leadership! Keep on keeping on!

    • @Silver_Creek_Aquatics
      @Silver_Creek_Aquatics 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Seriously though, if he made the 2 day miracle sprout... I will gladly shower him with my money...lol

    • @RyanSultana
      @RyanSultana 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      in his video about microgreens he says 2 weeks, so yes it's 2 weeks

    • @Silver_Creek_Aquatics
      @Silver_Creek_Aquatics 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know Ryan. I was merely pointing it out so people wouldn't get confused 😕.

  • @gracewalks
    @gracewalks 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Curtis ❤

  • @thinkforyourselfjohn3163
    @thinkforyourselfjohn3163 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful video. Thank you for sharing. Subscribed to your channel. 🌻

  • @yapaul6226
    @yapaul6226 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    #1 Marijuana
    #2 Opium
    #3 mushrooms

    • @jonheath822
      @jonheath822 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kingkhon 187 poppies there isn’t an opium plant

  • @Kingkwass
    @Kingkwass 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    when you remember you're in the UK and the best thing you can grow in you're garden is an apple tree

  • @sn0m0ns40
    @sn0m0ns40 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I grew romaine lettuce this year and it is amazing how fast it germinates and matures

  • @WolFresh
    @WolFresh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    awesome video man!

  • @ambrosiafarms
    @ambrosiafarms 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Can you list your seed sources per crop?

    • @Christophercreamer89
      @Christophercreamer89 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can get everything he uses from Jonnys seeds, you can find the exact varieties

    • @landscapes4149
      @landscapes4149 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Christopher Creamer I love how quick people are to jump and answer questions for this guy. He gets Salanova from Johnnies cause they are the only ones with it under that name. He gets whatever else he can from Canadian suppliers cause their dollar has been taking a beating up there. His micros come from Mumm's and other stuff from elsewhere. There is a video that was done around Jan/feb.

    • @Christophercreamer89
      @Christophercreamer89 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Landscape. I love it how people get wrapped up so much in the semantics of things that they lose sight for the reason behind this in the first place is to spread information. The person seems to be looking for places to purchase the seeds I simply gave them that answer with all the varietals they would want that they see in the videos. If we would stop picking people apart and work together It would be a lot better place for all of us.

    • @tapejm
      @tapejm 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      to be fair, you did state he gets everything from Johnny's, which is untrue. he states often in his book and elsewhere that he prefers to get local seed, which we should all be doing since local growers know the zone best

    • @grannyj1856
      @grannyj1856 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Christopher , I agree with you 100 percent on your response to Landscape .. People love to criticize over every little thing . Thank you for the info because I do buy a lot from Johnny's Seeds .

  • @tristandeering1782
    @tristandeering1782 7 ปีที่แล้ว +350

    Marijuana

    • @acoatofgold5627
      @acoatofgold5627 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      how does it help your autisim? i'm autistic and you've made me curious now.

    • @devvoncrowder5057
      @devvoncrowder5057 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Acoatof Gold I have aspergers, HFA. and cbd helps my brain slow down, honestly a lows me to think more clearly more direct. I'm able to slow my speech down to sound normal when I talk. also, it helps with my epilepsy. my brain is like a hamster wheel spinning so fast notmally. if i smoke or take a drop of oil, the hamster starts walking instead of sprinting on the wheel. that's how Marijuana helps my autism

    • @Davanillaguerrilla
      @Davanillaguerrilla 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Devvon Crowder I am interested in cbd for the same reasons. do you take it by itself/supplement with it or do you just use high cbd strains? Does it help better than cannabis alone? I find that some strains give me anxiety and some relieve it.

    • @devvoncrowder5057
      @devvoncrowder5057 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Brady 84 well I do two things, I take cbd oil if I have the money. That's pure extracted, in a dropper that you put under your tongue. Normally though, I smoke the plant by itself. I have a friend that grows some wonderful "reggie" as most would call it. It is just some pot, no chemicals no nothjng. It has a higher cbd then thc level. Been smoking on it for years now

    • @Davanillaguerrilla
      @Davanillaguerrilla 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Devvon Crowder nice so the oil is pretty good just expensive? lol

  • @mporter012
    @mporter012 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Everything is looking amazing brother! Are you gonna have any onsite classes again?

  • @CurriedBat
    @CurriedBat 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great vid! Thanks Curtis.

  • @CeleryMane
    @CeleryMane 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    How does he grow them for that much of the season when he lives in Canada?

    • @SlickRieck
      @SlickRieck 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      British Columbia isn't like rest of Canada .. well most of Canada is different. It's West coast with a much warmer and Rainier climate.

  • @clementdescat4098
    @clementdescat4098 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi, I would not pretend that this is my favorite channel ever, but it sure is the one I like the most in the "growing subject".
    I just had this little question:
    How the hell is your salad mix selling at 8$ a pound as raw ingredient? When i did convert your numbers in the metric system I tought I completely fucked my maths, but it seems like there is no problem at all after checking.
    Soooooo 8$/pound => 15.42€/kg. For a salad mix. Are prices just randomly 4 times higher in USA than in France? Is it because of some bio/organic label or something ? Or maybe you only sell as premium material to restaurants ?
    I wanna know so bad.

    • @offgridcurtisstone
      @offgridcurtisstone  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Clément Descat I can't really give you an answer there. All I know is that is the price I can get.

    • @clementdescat4098
      @clementdescat4098 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well, thank you for the quick answer.
      All I know is that you must keep this going.

    • @kevinburke5492
      @kevinburke5492 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      More people grow in France because their family has done it for centuries. Small scale farming had basically disappeared in the US before this organic fad. If the fad becomes a consumer expectation I would expect prices to decline. But you should be proud: French food is the best in the world IMO.

    • @parentalguidance2796
      @parentalguidance2796 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its 8 cdn dollars

    • @kbtdadap
      @kbtdadap 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hes in canada not the usa. their money isnt worth shit now. 8$ CND is like 5-6$ US

  • @kataioster3830
    @kataioster3830 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very educational! Thank you!

  • @sophiebuzora9616
    @sophiebuzora9616 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing! You're very inspiring!

  • @jeminmangukiya8655
    @jeminmangukiya8655 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    where do you live Curtis

    • @966631514
      @966631514 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      sounds canadian

    • @robertgraybeard3750
      @robertgraybeard3750 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jemin Mangukiya
      check the end of the video - Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada and Google Maps tells me that Kelowna Farmers' Market is at 49 degrees 54 minutes N 119 degrees 25 minutes W

    • @philomelodia
      @philomelodia 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Robert Graybeard Pacific Northwest. Same general climate and growing conditions as Western Washington state and Oregon I think. Oceanic climate with mild winters and relatively cool summers. Lots of rain. You've got to specify that kind of stuff. Just knowing the latitude doesn't help. You can't grow the same kind of stuff where he lives that you can grow around Minnesota or North Dakota at the same parallel. Just like I can't grow the Same kind of stuff here in Dallas that somebody in El Paso can grow even though we're both at about the 32 parallel.

    • @robertgraybeard3750
      @robertgraybeard3750 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      philomelodia excellent refinement - climate determines what can be grown. Of course, urban farming can be done anywhere in a controlled environment and that will be very important the future. I wonder if that will be a few years from now or decades. Google Search < urban farming > and Google Search < vertical farming >

    • @marshwetland3808
      @marshwetland3808 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Actually, Kelowna is in the Okanagan - almost desert like setting, less than 30cm of rain a year, nothing like the PNW/marine climate. I've lived in both of them and they are very different. Summers are blisteringly hot and dry - cactus can be found in vacant lots and in parks. Winters are plentiful with snow. Very unlike the coast. But you are right - these considerations do matter.

  • @alexanderthegreat5553
    @alexanderthegreat5553 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Why you put plastic on your lettuce

    • @luckymom7112
      @luckymom7112 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alexander The great I was thinking the same thing. Is it to protect the roots? Or is it for spacing purposes?

    • @SauravDasGuptaIN
      @SauravDasGuptaIN 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Alexander The great I see two benefits to it...
      1. Reduce evaporation
      2. Restrict sunlight on soil surface to stop weeds from growing

    • @alexanderthegreat5553
      @alexanderthegreat5553 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Saurav Das Gupta thank you for the info

    • @scratchndig
      @scratchndig 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also to keep soil warm I guess

    • @Gothead420
      @Gothead420 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its called the greenhouse-effect.
      Gets warmer underneath it.

  • @ddb8559
    @ddb8559 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the beat at the end.

  • @jothimuruganp8517
    @jothimuruganp8517 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hei *Congrats*..It is good to know all your 5 tips for a new gardener. It is really "motivating"..
    Please also add on your speech about periodical "watering" gap and fertilizers,