If you are serious about building a microgreens business, seed quality matters a lot ! A lot of growers focus on lights, shelves, airflow, soil, and watering. Those things matter. But if the seed is poor, inconsistent, or not suited for microgreens, problems can start right away. Since microgreens are usually eaten raw, seed quality and cleanliness matter from the beginning. And when you are building a business, those are not just growing problems. They are business problems

If you are thinking about starting a microgreens business but are not sure how to actually sell what you grow, you are not alone. A lot of growers spend most of their time learning how to grow better crops, but sales is what turns microgreens into a real business . In this post, I am breaking down three simple and proven ways to start selling microgreens based on real world experience selling to multiple customer types, from direct customers to restaurants and grocery stores

If you’ve ever wondered how to actually get paying customers for your microgreens business, not just grow better trays, you’re not alone. Most microgreens content online focuses on growing, racks, lights, and yields. But the truth is, sales is what turns a hobby into a business that pays the bills . In this post, I’m breaking down practical restaurant sales advice from Oliver Homberg of Boston Microgreens , who built a $500,000+/year microgreens farm  selling almost exclusive

If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to approach restaurants, what to say to chefs, or how to deliver living microgreens without crushing them, you’re not alone. Selling to restaurants can feel intimidating at first, especially when you’re just starting out. But the truth is, in most markets, demand usually isn’t the real problem. After years in microgreens and countless conversations with growers, one thing is clear: technique, strategy, and product presentation  make the di

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by low yields, poor shelf life, or bland flavor in your microgreens, you’re not alone. Soil might not be the most exciting part of growing, but after producing over 250,000 trays of microgreens, I’ve learned one thing: soil is everything . In this post, I’ll share the exact super soil recipe  that helped me grow stronger, tastier, and more profitable microgreens—with up to 50% higher yields . It even works wonders on fruit, veggies, and housepla

If you've ever tried growing amaranth microgreens and ended up with mold, pale colors, or frustrating harvests—you’re not alone. Amaranth is often called the diva  of the microgreens world. Stunning to look at, but high-maintenance to grow. Many farms avoid it completely. But with the right setup and strategy, it becomes one of the most visually striking and profitable  crops you can add to your microgreens lineup. In this post, I’ll walk you through exactly how to grow vibra

If you've ever tried growing basil microgreens and ended up with patchy trays, mold issues, or weak flavor—you're not alone. Basil microgreens are one of the most rewarding  yet trickiest  crops to master. But once you learn the exact process from seed to harvest, they become one of the most profitable and in-demand  microgreens you can grow—whether you're selling to chefs, grocery stores, or at your local farmers market. In this post, I’ll break down everything I’ve learned

Growing cilantro microgreens can be frustrating — mold issues, stubborn seed hulls, inconsistent flavor, and longer grow times make it one of the trickier crops out there. But here’s the thing… Over the last decade, I’ve not only grown cilantro microgreens for my own farm, but I’ve helped hundreds of other farms troubleshoot their cilantro setups through my consulting work. And every time, the same problems come up — too much mold, weak flavor, poor yields, and trays full of

Ever wondered how much it really costs to start a microgreens business? The good news? You don’t need a huge farm, fancy equipment, or even a ton of space. In fact, with just a few square feet and $700–$1,000 , you can launch a profitable microgreens business right from home. I’m Jonah — I started Living Earth Farm in a spare bedroom and grew it into one of Canada’s largest microgreens operations, harvesting over 250,000 trays . I’ve made every mistake in the book, and now I

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