If you’re interested in starting a microgreens business, whether as a side income or full-time endeavor, you’ve come to the right place! This guide will give you the vital information you need to have a successful first commercial crop. We have an rural Farm in Carrsville, Virginia where I grow Microgreens year round, which currently involves a 6 rack system capable of producing 48 standard 1020 flats of microgreens per week.
I made so many mistakes in the beginning, including starting with too many varieties and not focusing on the selling. So I’ve made this guide to help others take a simpler, more direct and successful path to starting their microgreens business. Before we get to the “how” of growing and selling microgreens, let’s start with the why. Let me first explain why I think starting a microgreens business is such a fantastic opportunity.