My 3 Most Profitable Microgreens
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- Are you looking for the best microgreens to grow for profit? Join Curtis Stone as he breaks down his three most profitable microgreen crops in this segment. Discover tips and resources that will help you start or scale your operation into a profitable microgreens business.
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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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1. Sunflower - high yield
2. Pea shoots - popular with the health community
3. Radish - popular with restaurants
Sold at $15 per pound
Grown in soil in 10 inch x 20 inch germination flats
10 days to maturity, plant Monday and Thursday, keep newly planted seeds covered for 4 days.
Why do you need to keep them covered for 4 days?
How you deal with sunflower' seed shells? I tried to seed once for my personal use, and removing those shells was a little bit problematic (and causing to germinate unevenly, hurting plants). Note: I've bought pack of seeds "for planting", they were with shells.
@@bartomiejkucharczyk5837 plant the seed with the shell on it. As the plant grows it will eventually shed the shell, right about the time they've grown to a good size to harvest.
@@bartomiejkucharczyk5837 Presoak varieties with a harder shell with diluted hydrogen peroxide to help crack their shell, I use food grade 3% for hydrogen peroxide by itself for 20 minutes, and then without draining fill the container which usually ends up being quart jar with R/O water for 10 hours and then rinse and drain, rinse and germinate with paper town for 1 day with heat pad then I plant them on day 2. Pre moisten your soil and plant.
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Dude... not to make it weird, but listening to the knife glide through those greens was satisfying on a level I’m embarrassed to describe
I read your comment before seeing the moment….I thought “weirdo”
Then I watched the video and totally understood what you meant….had me pee-shooting in my pants!
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Totally not weird ! ASMR all the way 😊
😂 completely agree
I'm looking at a 50 pound bag of sunflower seeds and never realized I was just 10 days from a great salad. Thank you Curtis!
Where did you buy them? I can only give 100gram to 500 gram bags.
@@jessejonel we have a ag. store called Farm and Fleet in Wisconsin.
@jessejonel I get mine at 1.80 per pound at my farm store, make sure it's black oil sunflower flower seeds
@@ToxiicZombeebro this is year 2024 we don’t do stuff like this anymore. We grow it in the air. Airdropontonics. It’s ahead of your time. Did you grow up in the Dinosaur ages? 🦕 you must be a cave man 🧍♂️.
This is what I want to do!! Thank you! I will be donating and utilizing everything you offer here. please don't stop! best view I have found!
Thanks Curtis. You seem to be genuinely trying to help other people learn the tricks of the trade. God bless you. Keep it up.
I've gained so much by watching your videos. I built my greens washing station yesterday, but didn't have a jacuzzi pump so I used my air compressor at 130 psi. Washes and shreds greens in seconds! Time to buy a jacuzzi pump.
Apart from the business aspect, which merits attention on its own right, in this time of the Coronovirus, it's folks like you who help give quarateened people the know-how to guarantee just a little more fresh vegetables with just a modicum of planning and a few sunny window sills. Thank you so much for your invaluable advice!
Thanks for covering Microgreens! I can't quite catch enough from your old videos so this was super helpful.
Thank you for years of content. I have been watching and re-watching your videos for years. Definitely would have been more effective to take your course. Very informative and I owe the little success I’ve had so far to you and the farmers you interview. We decided to go for it around the beginning of the pandemic. That being said it has been a struggle but we’re here and we’re not stopping now.
this is great, thanks!... your videos, (and book) have really inspired me to get going and have a back up if I can't stand working at my computer desk any more for 12 hours a day... I've just tarped part of my land and started prepping/clearing for spring!
Thanks Curtis!!! Great information!!
Thanks so much for the lessons and by sharing your knowledge, it make easy for us to pursue this new adventure. I love your approach.
Thank you for your video, I bought your book and reading it and taking notes. Mike from Southern Oregon
Amazing how you're able to keep finding new and informative subjects. CRUSHING IT!
Thanks dude.
yeah man. You are a badass indeed !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This education you are doing and the work you are doing the education about is absolutely game changing and invaluable. Kudos to you. Right now , the world is not even ready yet, to realize the significance of your work. You are a pioneer indeed.
Today was my first day watching your video. I loved it and will be giving donations and signing up for your classes. I love videos that teach me to grow healthy food for my family.
Thanks Curtis, I've learned lots of new things from your videos.
Cool video! Greetings from Cancun, México.
Oh, how my ducks and geese would love those leftovers and roots
Kirsten Whitworth I was thinking the same thing for aquaponics.
Kirsten Whitworth I use the left overs to feed my chickens and save money. In return I also get free fertilizer from the chickens. It's a win win!!
There is an incredible machine that I almost bought to do 'exactly ' what he is showing us. It was touted to grow for livestock. It was especially designed to germ and grow seedlings for farmers. You can youtube it on ' easy seeder' or 'easy seed'. The actual unit though is for picking up all size/manner of seed thru an air pressurized system, and placing them exactly in the plastic trays using a dibble board. I am talking to types of tools here so as to not be confused. The first one is about 6ft tall with multiple trays and uses heat, light and a mist system. It literally pumps out micro greens lickety split as well as seed for plants and transplanting out in the field. Enjoy-Jerry (from Verdi Land)
I have been planning to do both ..your comment is an insight I will integrate both .😘
Kirsten Whitworth lol. I bet
This is an absolutely the best horticultural information dense video !!! Thank you Sir !
Thanks man! Amazing farm and easy to understand explanation!
I dont understand how pepole can dislike that video ? I mean, great job Curtis ! Please keep on doing those videos !
Philippe Giboulot worry about job security? 😀
Maybe they don't like radishes....?
Hurting people looking to hurt others...great video...negative people need to seek help.
Nice to read this, Philippe 😉
Clearly just TH-cam's algorithm.
Thanks Again for the great video .. Good information .. And was wondering about which ones you grew the most off.. No wonder Sunflowers and Peas.. Can't seem to grow them on the farm here in Georiga, USA as the deer love them too!!
You're and inspiration Curtis. Father, business owner, farmer, and such a chill guy. You rock man! From Wasaga Beach, Ontraio
Another great one. Thank you Curtis..!
I saw the harvest and thought chickens would love the leftovers. What a combo.
radish sprouts are my favorite. Have never even heard of eating sunflower sprouts. I will have to look into those and the health benefits of them. Maybe I'll start growing them too. Thanks for sharing. I definitely plan on growing some microgreens this winter. Crazy how fast those peas grow.
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Gapeys Grub radish are good and mustard micro greens taste SImilar and have the highest antioxidant levels of a micro green
Gapeys, even though I am getting rid of using Pea shoots soon, they do grow nicely and easily. Sunflowers are more high maintenance, if the conditions are not perfect, they don't grow right.
Can you expand on the sun flower issue?
Gapeys Grub these aren’t sprouts, they’re micro greens. It’s not just semantics, they’re actually different parts of the plant.
Wow, this is really exciting. thank you for all the hard work on your videos.
AWESOME WORK!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!
Really great videos, thanks! I just ordered your book. I think the sound of you harvesting the shoots with that fancy Japanese knife gave me ASMR haha.
Nice 👍🏾 new sub here. Watching and learning 😌
I like the harvest type videos the best bc i love to see the yields. Thank for great content
I really appreciate your frankness and honesty, good job btw
Sunflower sprouts are my favorite. They’re pretty and they taste amazing. Pea shoots are also tasty, as are radish. But I also still really love the old standby of alfalfa sprouts. And I have to grow my own because they are hard to find in stores since the contamination issues.
love alfalfa sprouts as well. I remember my mine used to grow them in a mason jar growing up. some kit she got from the grocery store to grow her own. She still has that jar, Love to put them on a sandwich I make with pita bread, I use Mayo
, and add sliced tomato's and avacado's with some salt and pepper..... Then top it off with the Alfalfa Sprouts
Wonderful content, thank you very much!
Really interesting to get insight on the commercial side. Very much appreaciated. Thank you!
I've started microgreen farming and I find your site really helpful and educational. Thanks
I want to be an urban farmer - though it is overwhelming to even conceive starting out with nothing. I currently live in a townhouse condo with a very small yard space and garden in pots. I used to help in my mom's garden as a child but it is the first time as an adult I've had a space to grow food. And I've discovered I love it. Thank you for your video because it has inspired my imagination.
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this was an inspiring video although I don't know if there's any market for this kind of thing in rural Southeast Kentucky. I'd love to do it though. But the thing that inspired me most was your appeal at the end of the video. you let us know what it's really like to be a TH-camr! And the fact that at the end of the day you are a business man and deserve compensation for your time. So thank you for that because it was eye-opening
+Sherry Sabine thank you. You're right about microgreens, they are generally more trendy in cities. However, trends eventually do move from the city to country, so it might just be a matter of time. Good luck.
Your videos are AWESOME. Thank you!
Awesome, thanks for being detailed. It makes more sense to get into the business with the knowledge of what to expect-ish.
One day you will do compost and when you do please do a lab test. I really want to know how all those seed hulls will make an affect.
Thanks
Great video Curtis. It's good to hear what you're actually getting for your microgreens. I was however wondering what you're using for soil and why? Thanks :)
I mention it in the video. Don't worry about the why.
Very helpful, thank you. Well presented,short and to the point, and no wasted time. Great video. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
If I had the money I would donate, I think it's great how you are showing people how they they can start their own business.
I would too. Im not a starving farmer; just a broke one
rulerofthelight how can a farmer be ever starving......yes broke, that is possible, but not starving.
Great in theory, but like any business, it’s not easy to break into the market.
Fastest Microgreen cutting!!! I really appreciate your videos!!!
Just getting started on my stuff. Great channel! Subbed.
I'm learning about microgreens right now. Thank you for the precious knowledge. I'm going to devour your video.
Hey Curtis, great videos! where do you buy your seeds for microgreens? I have been having bad luck with my current sources of seeds. thanks
Thanks for the video! But quick question, how often do you have to rotate dirt to maintain production/nutrient content?
As always, awesome video. Thank you man.
great video. you lay everything out making it easy to fill out a business plan.
Curtis, what do you do with the leftover cropped micro Greens? Do you compost it or throw it out? Great video by the way. Thank you.❤️👍🏾
Excellent videos. May I ask what you do with the remaining soil in your flats after harvest? Is it ok to recycle outside in a larger vegetable garden. Just curious because you mentioned sterilizing the trays after use.
Leaving them in the sun for a time may sterilize the trays. I know a lady who after cleaning rabbit cages she takes them & puts them out in the sun to sterilize them.
Thank u so much! I'm a big fan!
Great technique! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Curtis! I love all the microgreen info! Would you be so kind to walk us through how you sell them also :-)
At market and grocery stores in 5-6 oz bags for $5, and at restaurants in large bags for $20-$40. All that kind of stuff is detailed in my book as well.
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Great episode! Really inspiring. Thank you.
I live in Saskatchewan and obviously have a much shorter growing season, but you've definitely peaked my interest.
How much are the other costs ? Greenhouse, market, transport....
Love your work Buddy
This answers my question way better than the other guys, thanks!!
Video suggestion: Packaging Your Product
Do's and Don'ts - Good Quantity/Weight per package - How to set your prices
Would love to see this! I've gown for myself before and now want to take things to a higher level. I don't have a clue on how to do pricing or how much of a crop to put in a package. My husband and I are moving to the U.P. in Michigan for our current employer. We want to turn our new home into a working farm. If you could do a video on the packaging it would be an awesome help! Happy growing and God bless!
These are subjects that are in my online course. I don't do them on TH-cam because it's high level content for people who are serious about farming. They get low level responses on here with too many questions like "in my state or country I can't do that" so on and so forth. If you're serious about starting a market garden and looking to make a living at it, you'll get a massive amount of value in my online course. I'm not trying to sell you on it, just letting you know that there are some subjects I don't do on TH-cam and that is why. Best of luck.
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Excellent job Curtis, as usual. Do me a favor - when you do these type videos - the crop focus type videos - please include the soil mixture you use to include the type fertilizer used and have found to provide the best growth and cash return. For example, I don't think you use 8-2-4 for everything you grow - what do you use for radish and turnips for example; I know you told me you use 4-4-4 for tomatoes and 8-2.4 for salanova (great product by the way) - this would help us avoid having to do trial and error to find the best fertilizer to use for a given product. Thanks in advance.
He uses sunshine mix 3
Typically for micro greens you don't need fertile soil.
@@dustinstephens8659 how does that even make sense??
Enjoyed it very much both of you done a very good job thank you! It's the first one I came across and that I really liked!
Super helpful. Thank you!! Cheers from Winnipeg, Manitoba
great information! thank you! what do you do with the bottom part of your sprouts?
Compost
It would not regrow like wheat grass?
Did you say "smoozie?" my toddler daughter pronounces it that way and now I catch myself saying it that way too 🤣
I love all of your videos, thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Wow! you shared so much good info. That’s kind. Thank you.
Thank you for your video. Would like to do this at home during winter for consumption. Can you recommend seeds source? Thank you so much
Thank you for this video. Q: what do you do with what's left in the trays after you cut the micro greens? Do they regrow over and over? I am just wanting to grow some for my household, small scale. Thank you.
Hi there, he composts what is left in the tray. Not many microgreens can grow a second or third time due to sucking up all the nutrients in the soil the first time around. An exception to that is wheatgrass or any other kind of grass you may grow for juicing. You typically can get 2-3 cuts off of them, with your first cut yielding the most.
Great video! very helpful. good luck to you
Still awesome video to this day! Love your content Curtis
Thank you! This is so interesting. I was wondering... Can you reuse the soil after harvesting or do you start fresh each time?
Looking at all the roots and shoots left in the trays, I wanted to compost it all! Should be self sustaining after a while, no?
This is a great preparation for me to start eating regularly and sell in California!
Where do you get your seed stock for your Microgreens?
FOR8YESHUA Organic, non-GMO, non-hybrid heirloom seeds:
www.seedsnow.com/?rfsn=2596824.9c4540
Your video is so good I've subscribed! Thank you for teaching. That is also one outstanding knife that I'd love to be able to afford. Now I'll settle in and watch the rest of your videos. :)
Awesome video man, great tips. Thanks for making this!
nice video. love to see the gardening. A point though about cost, you mention a seed, soil and labor cost as about $2 per pound, but you have space and heat /power to consider too.
Good question, but no, they would be a fraction of the cost. Heat for example costs me on average about $200 / month or less. In a month, we plant nearly $4000 worth of micros.
Thanks for the response!
Curtis, what kind of grow lights do you use and how long should the microgreens be in sunlight / darkness?
Is the heat generated from the grow lamps alone? Or is there an additional heat cost? What is the source of that heat (that would also factor in on the cost in various venues)? Also, do you discuss the cost of build outs and capital costs factoring in on the overall net profitability somewhere? Especially in an urban farm, I would imagine the rental of space would be higher.
Would it ever be possible to do a farmer to farmer with someone who has taken your course and started their own farm? That would be really good. Keep up the good work!
That's a killer idea actually. I've got a number of good candidates.
Farmer Curtis, you are awesome. I love your technique for harvesting - this is how women in Africa harvest... with a giant machete, cutting the base of the stalk of the plant. So cool. Keep CRUSHING IT, dude.
Great information, thanks for sharing!
Great video :) What are you doing with the flats after harvest? Do you compost soil with root mass?
Compost.
For the Pea, Radish and Sunflower.. do you just get the 'One Cutting' then have to Re-Seed ?
Gudtime He only cuts each micro once
Missed out your operating costs (heat, light, buildings ect)
Build to suit (2x4's, thick plastic, etc). Heat and light are obviously solar in the video, you should only need to add heat and light in winter months.
Enlightening video! Thank you
subscribed! that was very informative!
I'm taking a closer look into this business I think it will be a great source of retired income.
MichaelTony Washington I am thinking of taking the course soon. I want to start up next summer. I have some tomatos growing right now.
well its been two years. Do you have an update?
Why do you put a huge heavy stone on top of all of your flats???
I know thats probably a stupid question but I'm totally new here!!
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Great video.clear pics & nice to hear profit figures..simple setup.nice.i had cafe for 11yrs & can see visual/taste sense to include these in meus
Thank you! Very informative
Thanks Curtis. How do you present small batches of micro greens at the farmers market? A bag? A basket? And how much in each?
Small bags and clam shells for the grocery stores. Blessings!
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I JUST want to THANK YOU .. i am on disability and have limited mobility.. I barley survive in 536.00 a mo.. i do have a owner that has a large building that i can rent.. this is my ticket to a better life.. please i would like to no how to sign up for your classes... and the cost...
Everything I do can be found on my websites. Check the show notes.
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JUSTINTIME I really hope this work well for you.
Great video!! To the point!!! Blessings!
Thank for this information, great post. Subbed
Nice knife. My luck, sooner or later I would probably harvest some finger meat.
Kevlar gloves
Wis.Gardener.. when i worked on a garden farm, we used to put our knifes on the middle seat of truck till one day buddy jump into the truck and got in the butt. that was 15 yrs ago we still laugh at it.
Do you have any problems with mold in soil growing media. If so , how do you prevent it? Keep up the great work
The key to prevent told is airflow, humidity control, and regulated temperatures. I'll do a video on it. Good subject.
Thank you for the reply. Looking forward to the video!
Thank you
I love how much you are humble and helpful.
I aprreciate your time to share your skills😊
great thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Can you recommend a source for seeds on the West coast?
Brian Pendleton he buys his seeds from a website calle Mumm's Sprouting Seeds.
sprouting.com/
I think the knife looks way faster than scissors...
You just need a pair of scissors the size of the tray.
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Love your video! Very informative! I enjoyed watching it. I would like to get my microgreens started, and I do have a few different seed packs to try out.
Thanks for your helpful vids
What do you think about corn microgreens?
Ya, they're good. I've done corn shoots before. You need to grow them in complete darkness. I made these wood boxes with shade cloth that cover 1 flat and I did that for some customers. They're just not a crop that there's a lot of demand for, so I barely do them.
Thank you
Organic corn sprout are long and yellow, taste like butter. I live in a total foodie town, every kind of sprout imaginable is sold at our Farmers Market. Great video!