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Since I have a greenhouse I helped my two teenaged granddaughters with a successful tomato start business. We bought most of the seeds at Dollar Tree (75-85 seeds per 25 cent package). They learned to plant seeds, pot up seedlings, and explain all the different varieties to customers. They earned over $800 apiece! Then they got tired of selling and I gave away a considerable amount.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

2 жыл бұрын

That's so awesome Carolyn...that's exactly the way to do it too! Although I can't imagine a world where two teenagers are going to get tired of $800 in their pockets from just a little side gig! LOL. :-)

@carolynsteele5116

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms They bought their new iPhones and they were done. Kids these days.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

2 жыл бұрын

@@carolynsteele5116 ha ha mission accomplished

Jeff, I remember my dad always had a big garden plot. Growing lots of veggies. After giving away excess harvest to friends and neighbors, nothing left to sell. I’m the same way. Great info for others. Keep it going!

Thank you Jeff. Your the 3rd one to discuss local line. It looks like an amazing platform for the farm community. I harvest and store, but seedlings sale may try out the tool. Great idea about selling seeds too. Appreciate the coupon code!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kittie...I say try the free option first. Grow from there. Could be lucrative if done right, best of luck! 🙂

I love when hobbies turn into a business, I was able to do that in my own life (Not garden related) and it is one of the most fulfilling things you can do. I would LOVE to offset some of the garden costs by doing one or two things mentioned in the video. I guess it depends on how big you want to go, but even selling 10 or 15 tomato plants could buy me all the seed for a season. (I'd probably spend it on dirt though lol) Actually, before I started watching your videos, I never thought about selling starter plants or plugs, and after you mentioned it in one of your other videos, it really got the gears turning.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

2 жыл бұрын

I agree Tekedi....its the perfect intersection of passion and productivity....its when we work our best! Starter plants is EASILY the most lucrative. At $2 each on a roadside stand, you'll send hundreds in the first 3-5 weeks of the season. Pot up the ones that don't sell and charge $10 each for them a couple months later for the patio growers!

@mrswiggles4790

8 күн бұрын

I’m not producing at a consistent level yet. It’s my 2nd year so I’m still learning the ins and outs

thank you so much for this great video as new farmer i want to give back to the community with fresh fruits and vegetables

Just found this video on my TV on KZread and now I’m on my phone to make a comment on it. Joe from Springfield, Missouri.

That's a very interesting vid. I only grow a few fruit and veg, enough for my myself and my wife, but I do grow a few semi tropical and exotic plants suitable for growing in the UK which I'd like to sell, so this has been very helpful.👍🙂

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

2 жыл бұрын

Very cool Ted. I think if done correctly, that could be very lucrative.

@tedscott1478

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRipeTomatoFarms Well thank you sir for the inspiration...👍😊

Wow thank you for this.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Thandeka, thanks for watching. 🙂

Jeff what a great product for those growing enough to sell.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

2 жыл бұрын

I agree Tassie...it was fun to explore the other side of gardening...the business end and local food supply. Fun to look at even if we don't all go that route with our gardens. 🙂

Great video, thanks for the light walk through

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Giovanni, thanks for watching!

That's a cool tool, and some great ideas. I'm hoping to start selling things in the next year or so. I'd like to sell starts, cloned fruit trees/bushes, and some lumber. Now I'm thinking about seeds...

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

2 жыл бұрын

You got this Dave...I could see it being a big hit for you man!

Dont forget any licenses and certificates you would need depending in where you live, since your selling food to the public

Excellent info!

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙂

Your cross pollinated tomato seeds freaked me out! How can you be sure what seeds you (anyone) are even selling? What if you sell the wrong seeds?

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

Жыл бұрын

Yup, that's a real danger and why when you find a trusted seed house, you stay with them!!

That’s great! I was thinking about selling my sourdough bread on a small scale.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely man, why not! :-)

Great video, i like👍👍👍👍👍👍

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🙂

Hey captain I need a bit of help do u offer coaching?

What product do you find sells easily? i am thinking of growing 40 dwarf sunflowers in 1 gallon fabric pots, suitable for containers and selling them for $15 each? Also, wondering if there is a market for garlic scapes? I will be using your code, thanks. Feedback is much appreciated.

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

2 жыл бұрын

Tomato and pepper starters easily sell the best.....then when things go in the big pots, cucumbers and zucchinis take over.

👍🏾

@TheRipeTomatoFarms

2 жыл бұрын

:-)

So ripe tomato farms only has this one video? All to push this product, and not actually a success story? With a guy in a beanie who's every inflection is upwards?