Check out Microgreens Mentors at MicrogreensMentors.com!

@7burnitdown

3 жыл бұрын

I’d really like to see a video on how to find customers when starting up and who you sell to

Amazing Farm setups Guys! Really appreciate the tours and the incredible advice You shared on this video!

Hi Donny, you asked about this on a 2020 video, but I decided to post it here for visibility =*) great content (as always). We have a couple of trays of microgreens for our own consumption. A business professor once told me to sell before you make. The only reason that is keeping me from starting a microgreens business, is the fact that I have no idea to get customers to purchase them. A video about how to sell them, keeping inventory, where and when to sell them, storage, etc would be a great content for all those people like me. Basically , a video talking about macro-greens $$$ =) .. Thanks man.. keep up with this awesome channel.

A good piece of advice. Raise your work tables to reduce any strain on your back. A couple of bricks under the legs worked for me.

Thanks for this, its a great walk through. I found it interesting to see what your set up has progressed too. It's made me realise how much I over think things (acts like glue on progression) . Time for me to get moving again :)

this is fantastic. you have a new customer, keep it up.

Great stuff thanks man!

Good stuff. Working toward getting there.

This video rocks! Thank you Donny and Dave! Super informational :)

@microacres8207

3 жыл бұрын

glad you enjoyed it!

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you are finding value in our content!

Very good and sound advises...thank you guys

@DonnyGreens

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

You should check your refrigerator door. You may be able to open it on the right side and load you refrigerator without having to go around the door from the table.

hope you are doing well my guy, been waiting on new videos now for a while. please let us know when you can get back. Cheers!

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

So sorry! Im back! here's what happened lol: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eH-Nw6eGe7K3mtY.html

Superb

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed :)

Very thankful of your videos. I have the problem about the temperature and humidity system. I grow in living room but before in the kitchen and I move to living room I feel it’s too hot and humidity. Can you tell how can I control the temperature? Fan on and sometimes dehumidifier on when I see it too high. Thank you

Awesome 👍🏻

@microacres8207

3 жыл бұрын

cheers!

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot!

Great job guys.

@microacres8207

3 жыл бұрын

thanks

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it!

@josheastman6187

3 жыл бұрын

I would love to link up with both of you on a potential project for both your businesses. I have been watching both of you for a while. I currently work with a company (Teraganix) for my own research theories, new market concepts, product usage development and also to raise product product awareness. I would like to start a potential research project with you both with this same company. Please respond via email jeastman110@gmail.com. Thank you again!

Donny do you ph balance the water that you're giving your microgreens? If so what ph are you using. Also I've watched also all your videos and I have not seen you mention nutrients, I see that you use promix but if I'm not mistaken that's a nutrientless grow medium. Just wondering, thanks again for all the informational videos

Awesome video! What system do you use to manage the sales? Would you share a template?

Here is Colorado, The least humid month is June (30.4% relative humidity), and the most humid month is February (48.2%). I read that micro greens thrive best and 40 to 60% humidity, in Colorado Springs is generally more dry…In my house it is hard to keep it around 50% but that seems about the mid range for growing MicroGreens so I have humidifiers, opposite of the dehumidifiers that you guys are using? So the question is is this good humidity do I need a dehumidifier? Or am I OK with what I’m doing?

Just recently found your channel, really enjoying the content. I have one question though that I haven't seen answered, do you run your crop on a light cycle after the blackout phase or is it 24 hours? Thanks

@zacharykanebronson2549

2 жыл бұрын

12-16 hours is pretty much the standard with artificial light.

where do you get those giant bags of seeds? I've got some seeds from the website you shared and they don't seem to offer bags in sizes as big as you buy. do you contact them directly to ask about bulk orders or do they just package larger bags when you order large amounts at once?

What chemicals are used to sanitize the space and products?

Great video guys. I'm also very low tech low cost. Smaller scale.

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Yeah small scale is totally fine, and so is low tech! Keep it simple, me and Dave have great business but our systems remain super low-tech for sure

What size containers do you put your products in?? Like are they 2oz containers that you put 2oz of greens in?

Where are some good retailers for bulk soil? I have thought of sifting out Miracle Grow to get the chips out, as they can be pretty cheap and I need to cut cost anywhere I can. Moving to Florida soon.

I’ve been watching a bunch of your videos lately. I have a few questions. How many seeds do you put on a tray? Is it dependent on type of seed? Also a cost breakdown of initial need to haves, options to scale and expand, and like to haves. Thanks!

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

Yes definitely depends on seeds and the cost breakdowns are very specific to the business, location, and business model. We include all our seeding rates, supplies, and all that in the Microgreens Mentors program. Definitely check that out at microgreensmentors.com!

I have a question, is there a specific reason the racks you use are metal, have wheels, or have the "bar" design where it's not just solid metal sheet?

How many days is the harvest window for microgreens?

Do you use organic seeds???

Love the content. Roughly how many hour per day do you give your microgreens?

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

I only work a few hours per week in my farm

Have you ever experimented with a reusable stainless steel mesh alternative to soil in order to maximize harvest (by cutting lower) and minimize cost of growing medium? What is your opinion of that option?

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

Nope, never used them, seems terrible to try and clean for re use. I think it could be a cool option though. May only be feasible for personal growing, not commercial, but i have yet to test them

Hey, I cant seem to find concentrated 35% Hydrogen peroxide solution. Can you share where you buy yours?

@Donny Greens is it good Aliexpress lights?

I didn't catch your general location, but what is your local population that you sell your product to, & what is the average distance you drive on your delivery days? I have been tossing around either Microgreens or a Worm Farm for quite a while, but I live rurally -30 minutes from a small city of about 11,000. Then, the next 2 cities have a population of 14,000 & 104,000, respectively...in the poorest state in the nation, LOL.....so I've been trying to see how far I can spread out before it's no longer profitable!

Your channel has already inspired me to start up my mini microgreens farm, i have watched almost all your content👍🏻 But here are some of my queries i will like to ask: 1.How many days is preferable for Block out day (for small seed and bigger seed)? 2.Is it really necessary to use filter water for watering 3.Does it requires extra growing artificial nutrition to grow them healthy. 4.Does it really requires a special growing light? If so specifically which growing light is efficient for it

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Peter! 1. No blackout - my germination time is about 3 days for most varieties. 2. No, no filter necessary, I didn't use one for over 2 years when I first started. 3. No nutrients needed - the energy comes from the seeds! 4. I recommend using a grow light. You can find links to all the seeds, supplies and equipment I use in the descriptions of my KZread videos! And also be sure to check out microgreensmentors.com which will really give you the information you need to get your business running well.

@peterpatton4855

3 жыл бұрын

@@DonnyGreens much appreciated 👍🏻 for your tips. Will continue to check your content and will be raising my questionnaire ad well. Keep growing and inspiring

I have a small plant nursery and ecological landscaping business alongside starting up a small microgreens business for the local farmers market

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

Love that. A few different revenue streams is the way to go. Love the small plant nursery idea! Keep on hustling man, great to meet you

How much did that big farm cost?

Hey Donny, what's your light cycles like ? when do lights come on and off in your day and do you tailor it to sudden big orders

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

I believe 16 hours on, correlating with natural day. I never change it

You teach me the ways of the samurai if I pay for myself to fly to New York and take care of my own room and board? Lol

Do they pay you for the chicken feed?

Hey Donny, when may we see more videos from you?

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

So sorry Kyle. I explain that all in this video you have been waiting over a year for: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eH-Nw6eGe7K3mtY.html

@kylesnyder3757

2 жыл бұрын

@@DonnyGreens I just watched the update video. Congrats on your success and life changes!

Tried to click on your link for your peroxide wouldn’t work ☹️

@shayturnbow4148

2 жыл бұрын

I did the same. @donnygreens do you happen to have a new location you're purchasing your Zerotol from?

Hi Donny, Any content on pricing after harvest? How to price my greens.

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

No videos on that yet but check locally to see what the going rate is in your area. That's typically a great start and then make sure you are profitable as well!

What’s the Sqft of each farm?

So, how do you harvest quickly if not with a knife?

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

We do use a knife!

How you doing? Ready for some more videos

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

Finally got one out today, check it out! More coming as well 🌱🚀

what lights do you use

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

You can find links to all the seeds, supplies and equipment I use in the descriptions of my KZread videos!

do you use any fertilizers?

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

Nope! just water, most of the energy is coming from the seeds themselves. Hydroponic growers typically do supplement with nutrients though

thanks for the share, I'm looking to get into this. I lost my job due to the shutdown as AV tech. I have very little money to invest, where and how do you suggest I start?

@microacres8207

3 жыл бұрын

send me an email to david@microacres.ca and I can walk you though our consulting options

@j.t.9175

3 жыл бұрын

Check out more of Donny's videos. You'll get loads of info on how to get started through this channel. You'll see loads of related material come up. Keep learning and you'll know just how to start from there.

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely watch all my videos here on KZread and check out my video descriptions for a ton of other links and resources. PS you can start this business for less than $1,000

Hey Donny, I see your farm is in NY, do you deliver to the Hotels and restaurants in Manhattan ? I own a route in Manhattan now and deliver to all the health food stores and supermarkets already and was thinking about adding microgreens. What do you think ?

@SG-hh9lu

3 жыл бұрын

All I see are X's in boxes and don't understand what that means.

I have several doubt and I have Mention also in comment 2 Days before kindly reply on that ...Waiting for your valuable suggestions..

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

Doubt comes from a scarcity mindset! Think ABUNDANCE!

how does delivery work, do you have a route planer for the driver or no

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

I plan the routes and my driver uses an app where i upload the route. Its called getswift

I’m trying to figure out what payment processing software would be best to use for recurring payments. Only options I see are square and PayPal. Do you mind sharing what you use?

@microacres8207

3 жыл бұрын

I use square and stripe

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Dave, I use Square right now. If you go into the description of this video, you will see a link that will give you (and me) $1,000 of free processing!

@davesmith6793

3 жыл бұрын

@@DonnyGreens Thanks Don, but I'm thinking of going with Wave Payments as it does more than just billing. Now do you use a specific dispatch program that optimizes your routes and deliveries or do you do it all manually? I can't seem to find one that creates routes and tells my driver what to deliver to each customer.

What’s going, you said a few months ago in comments business was good, but your store on Google business says temporarily closed, can you please explain?

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

Im not open to the public, I ONLY do delivery

Are you selling g courses or microgreens? Where can I buy the microgreens from you?

Donny how many T8s do you use per shelf? 4 footers. thanks

@DonnyGreens

5 ай бұрын

1-2. Experiment!

@bobgaysummerland

5 ай бұрын

I did and I settled on 1 T8 per...great channel by the way...the best in fact.@@DonnyGreens

@DonnyGreens

5 ай бұрын

thanks so much!!

Where are you?

Idk if I should even finish my microgreens business I’ve spent $1,400 on shit and made it to record keeping and practice growing but I wanna believe it’ll be worth all the work

@microacres8207

3 жыл бұрын

trust me it does work. This business is built on simplicity and managing your SOP's - we can assist if you want to elevate your current operation - david@microacres.ca

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

It takes time, be patient with yourself and work hard. $1,400 isn't too bad of an investment, especially for a business that will drive positive cash flow. Let us know if we can help with anything specific!

@odgreensurbanfarms2101

2 жыл бұрын

@@microacres8207 thanks for the great video. Curious to know the consulting you’re offering.

Hey Donny, are there some micro greens that are able to give a second harvest? Not saying that that’s good practice but just curious...like I could see wheat grass possibly being able to give a second harvest?

@zacharykanebronson2549

2 жыл бұрын

You could do this with some lettuce varieties and some brassicas that are cut a come again. The second harvest would not be considered micro greens though, as the cotyledon leaves are contained within the seed and only develop once, you would be growing baby greens after the first cut. You're just opening the window more to the possibility of contamination and with the recovery time needed by the plants, it would be faster and more productive to just compost the waste and put the trays back into production with a fresh crop. If you treat it like baby greens from the start it's more than doable to get 2 or 3 cuts, the quality and yield will drop with every cut though. If you want to do this I would go with the deep 10x20 flats and do 4 rows of 8 spaced equally. Make sure to only bottom water past germination, to keep the pressure of mold down. And yes, wheat grass is a cut and come again. The same applies to them as what I mentioned about the microgreens, contamination factor goes up, while quality and yield go down.

@kylesnyder3757

2 жыл бұрын

@@zacharykanebronson2549 thank you! This is very helpful. Yes I wasn’t considering that after the first cut they would no longer be considered micro greens. makes total sense. Kyle

@zacharykanebronson2549

2 жыл бұрын

@@kylesnyder3757 You're welcome!

Hi teacher !! Hope you’re doing well …I wanted to grow with in ontario region inside my basement ….Can I start a farm in ontario like that….what about the consideration that I need to put …will they accept the basement growers…?? Do tou have any idea about this??

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

Contact your local dept of ag for legalities/regulations. I started inside my parents basement with 3 racks!

I want to do this in the UK. Just need a facility and a little money then I'll be away.

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! Start it up!

I'm researching microgreen for a business. I'm noticing a lot of the vids are 6 months old ? how are microgreen business doing ?

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

Great, ive been too busy with the biz to post videos right now but looking to change that asap

do you just water with tap water @ dave

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure what dave does, but that is what i do with a filter. pretty sure he does too, maybe a filter.

Are microgreen seeds different from regular seeds?

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

Typically higher germination rate and tested for potential pathogen contamination

Heyho Don, why have you stopped posting Videos?

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Its been about a year - sorry about that - here is the video you have been waiting for haha: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eH-Nw6eGe7K3mtY.html

I noticed Dave uses 2 lights per shelf while Donny uses 1, what's the difference in results?

@microacres8207

3 жыл бұрын

Usually height of crop

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, crop height and potentially yield as well. Try out both ways in your grow room and see what works best for you, your environment, and your crops!

What book would you recommend on microgreens?

@microacres8207

3 жыл бұрын

grab Donny's book

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely subscribe to me here on KZread and watch all my videos. Check out the descriptions of my videos for a ton of resources, including my book and multiple courses.

@DonnyGreens

3 жыл бұрын

Ayy

R u there?

Is Donny Greens done making videos?

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

No, definitely not. My life just kind of got flipped upside down the past few months and in trying to get my shit together. Im going to make a video explaining the craziness that happened this year. I very badly want to get back to making videos, it brought me tremendous joy providing value for you 🌱💚

Donny, what’s your relationship with Curtis stone? He keeps mentioning you with his microgreen blueprint program. Did you guys partner?

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

i made some videos for his microgreens course, thats all, they did come out pretty good though!

I would bet that donny decided to call the video a battle after the fact

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

id bet that too probably but i don't technically remember

Hate to see the monthly overhead cost for all that! and how much they spent? Ouch! Better keep selling trays and dont ever stop...keep it simple, cause we dont! 😂😅

@DonnyGreens

5 ай бұрын

nice mindset "oneshift"

What happened to Donny Greens he has not posted a video in ages.

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

I know right!! So sorry about that. Here's the video you've been looking for: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eH-Nw6eGe7K3mtY.html

Are you ok?

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

I am! I know its been a while since i last posted... More on that in my new video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eH-Nw6eGe7K3mtY.html

@EarthenExplorer

2 жыл бұрын

@@DonnyGreens glad to hear it!

Hi Donny! Do you have a mail please? id like to talk to you if it's ok.. Take care!

@DonnyGreens

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry no mail!!