How to start a Microgreens business
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- Hello TH-cam! I put together a nice little blog I think those of you new to Microgreens will find very helpful. You can find the blog post here brabantfarms.c...
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Thanks for watching, please comment and let me know if I can help you further.
Thank you my man. Going to deliver my first sale tomorrow I'm so pumped
Crush it dude!
how did it go
Well... how did it go?
Adam LaViolette update us God damnit!
Giliver lol agree
Nice to see someone confident to compete.
Wow you are such a humble human being. Thanks for the information. I really hope your business grow beyond borders. 🙏🏻
Thank you Izzie!
Thanks for making this video. I wanted to grow Microgreens for my health at first. Now I’m so excited to realize I can do this as a side business! Your down to earth attitude is wonderful. I feel so inspired!
Just amazing! Thank you so much!
Felicitas Kapatou-Sieber Thank you!
CoreysCave you know, paying forward to others from what you have probably been taught is the most rewarding things to do - for both sides. As soon as I get going (here in Athens, Greece 🇬🇷), I'll help others with my own experiences as well
WASH BASIN SINK! SINKS UNIT! Seriously though, We have one in our basement, near washing machine and the such...but, MAKES A WORLDS DIFFERENCE for planting and cleaning!
Joshua Taylor I have a utility sink, I love it. I even made a video about the install
NO JONNY’S Seeds, they use Monsanto! Use Mountain Valley Seed, very clean seed!
@Red Beard's Racing I know these are old comments, but yeah I'd like to see some proof.
@HeatSeekerYogi is it really? Omg
Thanks. Good to boycott Monsanto.
Thank you so much for this. Most people don't share this info for free. I wish there were more people in this world like you
I tried this in 2018…it’s 2022….I’m gonna try again…thank you thank you thank you🔥♥️🔥♥️🔥♥️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Good luck!
Thank you very much for being so inspirational while disbursing this information on MG growing !
YOU ARE THE MAN !!!
Thank you very much!
First time viewer. I'm placing a seed order tomorrow for peas. I have the other seeds. I sell produce out of our family garden, as a YOU-PICK. My son believes microgreens will be an asset. Thank you for all your information. Now I am going to binge watch your videos!
Coleen Burris Thanks for watching and commenting. I’m sure Microgreens will be an asset on your farm.
I’m just starting out now, over 5 years after you made this video! I appreciate you so much. Such great advice and content. Thank you, very much!
Thank you, I appreciate it!
LMAO, "You don't want your cats sleeping with your micro-greens." So very right! The first rule of ANY industry is hygiene and protection. You have encapsulated a great knowledgeable class for beginners and beyond. Thank You for sharing and taking the time!
My cat actually was sleeping in one if my personal trays !!
Watched your video for the first time. You want to genuinely help others. That is the sign of a believer. Wish you best of health and real happiness. God bless you
Moazzam Khan I have learned a ton on TH-cam, it’s probably my favorite means of educating myself. I try to give back with my channel and help others like I have been helped. Thank you for being a part of it by watching and commenting.
Don't usually comment, but honestly I had to! it's very humble of you and generous sharing this info with us! greatly appreciated man. hope your business becomes one of the biggest out there. BLESS.
Hissah Alk Thank you, I’m glad the stuff I put out there is helpful.
You are such a sincere guy, and I respect you for that.
S Ibrahim Thank you!
You don't even need soil ...try coconut fiber mats! You can cut them to size and sell the micro-greens live! Chefs love that! plus not messing with messy soil is a lot easier!
Caleb Ayres I have some hemp mats on the way. I ordered some full size mats along with some 5x5's to do test batches.
Caleb Ayres it's true that it's cleaner, but the flavor will be different.
Much Respect! Sharing knowledge for the sake of helping others...instant Sub...may abundance rain upon you and your family
Leemond Dollins Thank you very much!
I agree,, instant sub!! Thank you.
awesome phrasing hahaha "may abundance rain upon you and your family" . Totally agree!! awesome video man
AMEN
Thank you for the free advice! Here is some good info for you. Look into sprouting with magnets. The south end on the edge of the magnets have the ability to speed up germination. Look up magnets and germination of seeds. NOBODY is doing this I bet. This is an experiment that I will be doing once all my supplies arrive. Thanks again! ✌🏾
That is very interesting and something I have never heard of.
Corey, You are incredible for sharing your knowledge and passion and empowering others to follow in your footsteps......thank you.
Simon St John You are very welcome, thank you.
@@CoreysCave ox
dude you are friggin amazing and thank you for feeding the ecosystem of social entrepreneurship
Daniel Erazo Thank you!
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bless this human
Thank you
I've watched a few of your videos already, just want to say you are really sweet and I know I appreciate all the tips and advice just like I am sure everyone else does. Greetings all the way from South Africa, hoping to make a successful business from this industry!
Renee Cronje Thank you and good luck on your adventures!
Thank you, what we all need to do is pass our successes forward as you are doing. There are a lot of people who need to eat, and generate income. There is room for all who choose to do this because all people will not want to do this.
denise rivers Thank you Denise. I enjoy sharing my experiences.
I don’t normally comment on video but I want to take a second to say thank you for sharing such valuable knowledge and wish you great success in your business!
gallery51 Thank you very much!
I got all my equipment in soaking pea shoots and radish and salad mix
MIcah Antley Awesome, good luck!
You are a True Go Giver here helping others get started simply and inexpensively
Im newbie learning experiencing amazing world of micro greens thank you for what your doing
Thank you, I hope my videos show just how easy this is to do even if just for personal use.
wonderful, honest and transparent video. World will be a well nourished place by encouraging people to grow microgreens. Thanks for your effort.
Mahesh N Gopalasamudram Thank you so much!
Awesome! Thanks for your efforts, appreciate it.
Lan Glad you enjoyed it!
Another value is water quality if your area doesn't have the best water get a good water filtration unit...It's actually besides the seed stock the most important thing considering these crops are not dried out so they are full of moisture aka alot of water... I've been cultivating a much different crop for decades and am looking into another area of farming and this is the area I've decided to attempt...I've always grown the highest organic quality product...Good listening to your ideas though....I have a feeling this is going to be a joy to do...Thank you...
Good luck to you, happy growing!
One thing that's working for me is that I give away a recipe booklet on how to use the microgreens. People LOVE it. 1 sheet of paper contains 4 recipes and I change the recipes each week depending on what I'm selling.
Elite-Advantage.net I have considered doing that as well!
@@CoreysCave One of the things I've just started doing is to partnering up with other Farmer's Market vendors who also give away my recipe sheet at their booths. We have a little logo on the sheets and at our booths and on the recipe sheet it says "Look for this (picture of the logo) at participating recipe vendors."
For instance, I have a roasted red pepper cilantro microgreens recipe and all the ingredients are available at the market here. The sheet offers a 10% discount for each of the vendors if you buy the ingredients from them. Eventually, I hope to be able to have most of the vendors on board with a variety of recipes so no one decides to compete, but we all work together.
Since I'm new to microgreens and I have quite a bit of established competition, I'm putting my marketing background to work to make myself stand out from the crowd. Oops. Sorry if this reply is too long.
Elite-Advantage.net Very good ideas and a smart strategy.
I like how you're direct and focused on getting started on the cheap! Great video!
Scott Lee Thank you
Thanks for the layout. I've been watching microgreens as a production movement grow foe years, but I am finally setup to take it on. I have a mushroom business and will trial spent mushroom substrate as a medium with hydroponic fertilizers on a siphon flood table system
Patchwork Gardens That sounds interesting, let me know how it works out!
hey Patchwork Gardens, any followup on how things worked out using the mushroom substrate?
I built PVC racks with the measurements for my trays to get closer to the lights, cost $38.00 and because we are organic and soilfree with food grade trays, and plantbase bags to sell with we paid more but to hit the market in our area, everyone uses soil and we want something different.
Kathy Weyant Building your own solution has huge advantages.
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Do you have pictures or more info? Please feel free to email me all the information at julian.nomelose is from gmail
how did you go along with making those?
I loved your video! Very clear, accurate and very helpful, Now you made me feel more comfortable to start my small business! Thank you very much, I will fallow your advises step by steps. You are a very humble human being. God bless you! Thank you again!!!
Carmen Ocasio Thank you and get started!
Hey North Easter! NW here.. I wanted to say Thank You for being real. Thanks for no up sell and or self promo.
I get that You Tube, BLOGs and Blogs are as well as all social media is steep competition. But the push makes the most important message get lost.
And that's just get started! Welcoming competition thats old school and respectable.
I subscribed and Thumbs up this video.
I'm just getting restarted in life due to well I guess life... But I'm getting started and just doimg it. I'm hoping in the future to have a family farm homestead (Father of 4) so growing and raising our own clean food is important, as I overcome 3 failed back surgeries and being 100% physically disabled and all the mental stuff that has came with it..
Going back to my roots and building family values.
So Thanks again.
Im really close in having my room finished.
I do have a couple questions:
1) from what im researching sunflowers seem to be somewhat challenging and troublesome for many in beginning. What was tje reason you had them in your beginners plan?
2) You mention fluffier soul the better. I started worm farming last year as I prepare for my future plans in farming. Any recommendations on a starting mix with castings???
Bubba Baker Hey there, Thank you for all the kind comments. Sunflower isn’t really challenging at all, the thing that is a pain is that the seed hulls tend to stick on them but at a small scale it’s not a big deal and at a larger scale you learn ways of dealing with it.
I’m not sure I can help you much with the soil as I use bagged soil (black gold, sunshine mix and Promix)
Good luck to you
Im sure I speak for most people that we sre appreciative of honest and strait forwardness.
And Thanks for the response!
I have a lot going on in my country/urban setting right now. But I will be placing a order with your recommendation of True Leaf, I will also make sure I do it through your post to support your videos!
Thanks again, look forward to more videos in the future and being researching through your list! Stay Green my friend
Bubba Baker Thank you!
Thank you so much 🙏✨ you are a great guy ... giving away all your secrets... that’s exactly what I wanted to understand step by step .. ☺️
Patricia Souza Thank you, hopefully I was able to help you!
Thank you. I love the perspective of "Just get started". I ordered some seeds!
David W Awesome, let me know if you need any help.
Thank you so much for sharing your valuable experience on how to get started without a lot of money.
I just want to eat some fresh food that I grew myself!
queenfubi You are very welcome
Thanks for this video and all your information and videos. Your information is straight forward, down to earth, and usable. I have learned enough about growing microgreens from you that I have started growing some. Once I get the growing working, all I have to do is get the courage to go out and try selling. I find your videos inspirational because you are a regular working guy sharing what you've learned by experience. Great work.
Jon Thompson Thank you so much for the kind words. I think once you gather the courage to approach a restaurant or store you will find they are a lot more welcoming than you expect.
Good luck with greens,,they are an awesome way to make some dollars and put fresh food on your plate fast.
Cheers
Marty
Hey Marty, thanks for the encouragement.
Your very welcome.
Thanks for sharing your wisdom. What goes around comes around.
thank you corey, for going to the effort & trouble to provide info like this.
GEODEAHOLIC M No problem, glad you found it helpful!
By far this is the most helpful video I've came across for Microgreen beginners. Thanks Corey!
Thank you very much! I try to be helpful in all my videos.
Awesome video. I'm growing microgreens for myself, just in the West window. I use the same methods as you and others like you, with much success. My first flat of sunflower greens look totally professional thanks to videos like yours. Thanks.
Nancy Pahl That’s Awesome Nancy. Glad you like the videos.
Thank you so much for this. Wow, this video is already 5 years old by now, but how amazing is that! I am so thankful. I am from Germany and very, very interested in this topic. For some reason, the only good, kind of complete and really helpful info always seems to be from the united states. Germans share some stuff too, but it very quickly reaches a point where everyone is like "that's a business secret, I am not going to tell you." Must be a cultural thing. haha. 😁 Another thing is, while so much of this stuff from you guys over there is amazing, sadly, we over here do not have access to many things. Specific things, of course, like specific lamps, specific racks ets. We do not even have Home Depos, for example. So I am always investigating and then looking for regional alternatives. The info is helpful, nonetheless. Thank God Bootstrap Farmer, for instance, sends worldwide. Haha. Corey, thank you! I love you, man. And to all the ones out there that love plants in general and microgreens specifically: Keep going. I wish you all the best. Much love.
Oh and the "Cat Topic" is something that is real for me aswell haha. When i grew my own peas and weeds in the kitchen (no racks, lights or anything) for myself to eat, my cats always loved to sleep in the tiny, young plants or dig holes into the soil. 😂 Also there is always a cat hair in the harvest. Funny, if you grow for yourself, but an absolute no-go if you want to share or even sell. (The plastic thing is a good Idea. Just yesterday I was investigating a solution to the whole "sterile space in your own apartement" thing using a dust barrier.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I'm going to start this as my small business, i hope Asian people will like it!
sai zhang Good luck to you, always let me know ways I can help. Thank you for watching and commenting.
I’m gonna become a broken record here but man..
Thank you for making this video man.
You’re welcome, hope it helps.
1000 watt led grow lights on ebay from blue planet are $42 per and are amazing. I have 8 of them and the coverage is very wide. I also have a reflective interior, so the light isnt wasted by any means. I built my grow tent from scratch and its huge. I used pvc pipe and wrapped it in plastic, 6mm, with aluminum foil adhered to the inside. Anyways, LEDs are not expensive and are cool, cheap and perfect really.
Outerflesh Entertainment LEDs have come a long way and the prices are dropping like crazy.
Thank you for sharing all your knowledge. I'm looking to get into growing microgreens and appreciate all the info you've provided. You've earned another sub here. May you be blessed in business and in life for being such a kind and humble person. This type of information is going to be needed in the future of our planet if we're going to sustain the growth of population rates we are already seeing.
Chris Deforest Thank you Chris.
Hey bro, good stuff. Motivational quote " you gotta start somewhere 💯 👌 "
Thank you!
What a gentleman! Thank you so much!
Awe thanks!
Thank you so much for sharing. Very structured and informative videos. Looking forward to start producing here in Sweden!
Good luck to you and have fun!
Great info on your micro business thanks for sharing info with the viewer s Hope you make it big
Very excellent, thanks so much for posting this! I'm psyched about microgreens, don't necessarily want to go into business but provide some additional nutrition for my family. Great information, you got my thumbs up!
Thank you! Good luck and enjoy those greens.
Thank you for this video!
Thank you for all your help I think you're doing a great job if I may respectfully advise that you use reverse osmosis water then you would have a really great microgreen I really appreciate the video thank you
Michael Angelo My water is from a dug well, I’m not sure I would gain anything by going reverse osmosis. Glad you enjoyed the video.
I did enjoy the video thank you for your response that makes sense you have clean water I'm trying to start my or will start my business doing all the homework I can I like Larry at City Hydro as well as a few others I will add you to those people as well thank you very much Happy New Year and stay you
Costed me $400 for a rack, trays, lights, and seeds.
Plan to grow for family first. Later to neighbors. I'll work 3.5 days a week. Half the profits but I won't burn out.
Awesome, good luck!
@@CoreysCave Thanks. Getting the rack today, but I'll return it for the racks you use, which are half the price.
@@MyStarPeopleExperiences The racks I use are not perfect but it’s hard to beat the price.
Corey, very informative! I want to grow greens for my chickens and duck. Also teach my 11 yr son how to grow greens and to beginning farming. Maybe two sheep. We live in New Mexico.
Nice! Growing with your son will be a lot of fun.
Your first statement is Key!!! We all procrastinate and actual starting is the hurdle.
I'm terrified of personal contact. Have everyone check out Goodwill/ Habitat type stores, shelving counter tops -reuse / repurpose :))))
Best; Tom
You had me @2:20. Good man. My kind of person. Cheers, bud. Subscribed.
Thank you
@@CoreysCave thank *you*
just saw this for the first time. thanks for the post!
You’re welcome
Thanks bro. Great info. Love the detail. I’m just getting started with micro greens business. Very helpful
Thank you. Good luck on your venture!
Great video with a lot of bit of information missing in some other places. A quick correction, T5 HO are not more efficient than T8. They consume more power than regular T8. By specifications, a regular T8 consumes 32 Watts a bulb that will be 64 Watts a shop lamp, or 128 Watts a 4 tube lamp. In contrast, the power consumption of a HO T5 is around 220 Watts. When you add the consumption of 10 or 12 of these fixtures for 12 hours 365 days, your bank account will notice the difference.
Probably T5 are more efficient in the amount of power converted to light instead of heat, but from the point of view of the grower, that efficiency is irrelevant since T8 will growth the crop as well as the T5.
Julio Oyarzabal Good correction.
Thank you. Considering doing what you're doing in Ireland (if we can sell our organic olive groves in Crete!). Great share.
I'm new to the growing microgreens, but not consuming them, LOL Gatering info to start my grow!! Love ur videos! Great info!! Thanks!
Impressive mate. You're very generous sharing your knowledge.
Thank you!
I live in Florida, I don't soak my seeds either. Love you video. Thank you!
Augie doggie and Mimi Dog You’re welcome!
New sub! Thank you for sharing all the information you have and in such a detailed way. Your humbleness is admirable. I found myself excited to try something new by watching your videos!
Summer Ellis Thank you, glad to have inspired you!
Summer Ellis I actually felt exactly the same way! Isn't this guy awesome?! 👏 👏
Oh yea, I also have over 10 years indoor growing experience so I’m not just a schmuck, I grew the best pot in town for years till it became legal, now I’m turning my attention to microgreens since the licensing isn’t a quarter million dollars
Samuel Galdieri Good luck on your venture, I’m sure you will be successful.
Loved the video. Hope your business is blessed
Craig Braley Thank you!
For any grow room that has any issues with moisture or humidity levels I would not recommend a plastic or mylar because it will trap moisture between the material and the wall. Triptans cause mold and other issues on your actual structure. If you have a dehumidifier or do not have issues than it is a great choice 😉
I live in Denver Colorado and I am considering starting my own micro greens business
Dude, thank you so much for selflessly sharing what you learnt. I am going to subscribe you channel and will grow for my family to start with :)
Нора Урлав You are very welcome
I really respect your approach.
Thank you!
Really useful presentations, exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!
Kieran Alexis Thank you!
I really enjoy your videos. I'm going to start after I sell my house and relocate. Thanks bro.
Allen Glad you like them!
thank you for being so kind my friend ,may god bless you i pray ,your a gent good voice for videos .
Thank you very much, I appreciate that!
Thank you very much for all the information and taking the time to upload, good energy...peace and prosperity to you.
Good Job, Corey need to find that wall steral covering. God Bless
Gary J Yaw You can get it on Amazon. Visit my website for the link or search Panda plastic.
I really appreciate and enjoy your in-depth advice. My question about soil was answered which was one of my biggest questions. Thank you!
Super video Corey. Doing research to start-up. Really helpful. Thank you.
This was so helpful! I was hoping you could share some information about the regulations on selling directly to restaurants (health code requirements, permits, etc)? I want to get started but need to make sure I have all bases covered. Thank you! :)
Hannah Rohn Hi Hannah, I tried to cover regulations in this vid th-cam.com/video/swPMDRxCyNM/w-d-xo.html
Thanks so much!
Thanks for the informative tutorial, i'm going to check out your website too
Thanks man this was exactly what I was looking for to help me get started.
cody casburn Glad you liked it, always let me know if I can help!
Thank you for all the information! We are just starting out and we are so happy to have come across your videos!
Erica Gates Thank you, I hope you find the videos helpful.
Excellent ideas, came at the right time!
Thank you for explaining with so much details and for your good vibes. God bless you!
leone Thank you!
Thank you for all the info, they are very practical and easy to follow
Great video. Thank you for the information. I'm ready to get started!
Tammy Barnes Good luck Tammy!
Man you are so awesome! Thank you so much and God bless you!
Thanks so much for this! I'm sure once I look further I'll get the answer to: Do you discuss anything around basic pricing? And how are you doing with the business? Is it quite profitable for you?
Tamara P It’s been a good side business for me. Pricing is really up to you but in general I charge $3 - $5 an ounce.
Is this possible to restore this microgreens for few days? Even storing enough for export the microgreens in different countries?
Possible but not recommended. They stay fresh once packaged for up to 14 days or so.
@@CoreysCave How to increase microgreens shelf life for 14 days or so!!!
you are a blessed soul may almighty bless you more
Thanks, man. Your sales vision is very interesting.
Thanks, Corey! Great info. I'm working on getting my first shelving unit together, I have flats, ordered lights, and have a couple good books as well, but this was a lot of great additional, specific info and 'tactics'! I will try your seed recommendations also.
Honest and genuine content...love it thanks Corey!
Thank you
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Very helpful for those of us thinking about pulling the trigger on a microgreen biz.
savseal Thank you! Glad you found it helpful.
Great job...and appreciation of your honesty
Thank you so much for the great info my friend, this is very inspiring! I’m very excited to start my own business for the greater good and this reference helps greatly! Be well and keep up the awesome work!
Amazing content Corey. Had to comment for the algorithm.
Thank you!