My first micro greens are in the making! So excited 😊 Love from Africa 🇿🇦
@microacres82073 жыл бұрын
Congrats! Enjoy the journey!
@chacopan3 жыл бұрын
Wish you the best.. How has the project been going since then?
@jeshurunfarm3 жыл бұрын
@@chacopan thanks for asking. The product was excepted well. But my Market Garden took all my time this summer in Africa. Autumn is 2 days away. Can't wait.
@watkinsrory3 жыл бұрын
@@jeshurunfarm How is it going by the way boet ? Your micro greens that is.
@jeshurunfarm3 жыл бұрын
@@watkinsrory hey dude. Thanks for asking. The first try went well, beautiful product and so easy. The challenges are market and packaging, I have solutions for both, just not the time. I am in the process of adding 30 market garden beds to my urban farm and this is taking up most of my time.
@ezequielmartinez35822 жыл бұрын
my wife is like that too, she usually just lets me talk and look up at me all the time which makes her seem like she is second in the relationship (not true) but in reality, she loves being like that she chooses it. we love each other, respect each other as equals but she just does it naturally.
@thejuiceup11382 жыл бұрын
Nice to see a real man take the lead for once...and one can tell he loves his wife and cherishes her. She will respect him more for taking the lead and he will love her more as a result...a perpetual positive cycle.
@ezequielmartinez35822 жыл бұрын
@@thejuiceup1138 exactly.
@ShookHomemade3 жыл бұрын
Woooow I remember watching their last video last year. So cool how much it’s grown!
@solanofurlan4433 жыл бұрын
Very refreshing to see this hard working couple again, now even more succeful :)
@michaelboom77043 жыл бұрын
I did a tour of a micro green setup last year ( Moncton,NB ) which was a much larger size...I found it really interesting. I believe the micro green business in this area is on a sharp increase.
@aaronwu40563 жыл бұрын
using some planting equipments, such as the LED growing lights, the growing racks/syestems, ect., that will be more simple and efficient.
@jeremyberger3505 Жыл бұрын
Do you think the microgreens business is growing in Quebec too ?
@mathewpoole35893 жыл бұрын
Just letting you know that your ads are making their way round. Keep up the good work champ
@01foolishworld3 жыл бұрын
I've been following this channel for years. Probably my 3rd to 2nd favorite video you've ever produced. It will now be the 1st I share with others. Thank you...
@deltaskyhawk3 жыл бұрын
Mansplaining .... seriously? The guy is pumped about his business!
@mynameisnotcory3 жыл бұрын
Somewhat cringe
@codeypendent18993 жыл бұрын
It was a joke...
@dertythegrower3 жыл бұрын
🤦♂️
@patrickjones87543 жыл бұрын
Dunno if it was a joke or not but my eyes rolled so hard they got stuck 🙄
@davidmalinowski79303 жыл бұрын
You need to watch ALL of Curtis' videos if you think he wasn't joking
@jordanspeck72793 жыл бұрын
Love this.. I have the same issue in my small city. People just don't know what I am selling and also the restaurants think it's just a garnish. Private sales are non existent at the moment and I'm unsure how to get awareness out there so that people don't see it as just a garnish
@crystalrushworth2553 жыл бұрын
You need to market it as the miracle super food it is....truly a food of the future. For so many reasons. We are the leaders to build this movement. If only people will learn, change their eating habits and buy in.
@ericperkins30783 жыл бұрын
@@crystalrushworth255 This depends on regular people 1) learning and 2) changing their habits? Never happens. Some people, maybe. It sounds as though this concept is reaching market saturation, unfortunately. Like everything else, you have to get in on the ground floor to make it.
@katcoe10792 жыл бұрын
I know this is an old comment. So hope you increased your sales. But for others reading .. market them as smoothy blends. Either fresh or dried/powdered.
@jordanspeck72792 жыл бұрын
@@katcoe1079 private sales haven't increased unfortunately. 95 percent of my sales are to restaurants at the moment. Due to covid in south africa we haven't had many markets happening but now that things are back to normal(sort of) there will be more opportunity to get into some of the local market days and advertise. Smoothly blend is a great idea. We have a big healthy community here in my town however is seems that the majority of them are only in it for social media and not actually willing to try or pay for the best
@Brian-Keith10 ай бұрын
I have the same problem in my Hometown everybody looks at as garnish something to push aside before they Chow down which is unfortunate what they push aside is the best thing for them on the plate
@juancarlosrodriguezcervera7013 жыл бұрын
Really happy for them, since i saw them in the last video i was proud of them, now they are double the size, really happy, congrats.
@roberth43723 жыл бұрын
As a joke... whatever. It's not that funny. But it is cool to see these two people are such amazing partners. What a great example
@dex-o8s3 жыл бұрын
I'm in my 40th year as an organic Gardener!! Time for me to start growing microgreens for profit!!!
@stephensmith8113 жыл бұрын
Love the simplicity! I'd very much like to learn more. We are in the process of creating a campground and integrating soil amendment, growing techniques, all organic defense against pests, harvesting, canning/preserving. We'd really like to integrate some of this into the experience. Where would you recommend that we start? And when is your next MicroGreensWebClass? Thanks for sharing
@alpinefoaminsulation6512 Жыл бұрын
I’ve watched a few different videos on growing micro greens. What seems to be lacking is the information that one needs for after the plants have grown, and the prep for sale. Are they bagged, placed in plastic boxes, cardboard boxes ??? How long will they last in the refrigerator? Do they have a very short shelf life?
@microacres8207 Жыл бұрын
book a consulting with me and I'll get you all that info
@sghai9482 жыл бұрын
Way to go Canada 🇨🇦 absolutely amazing micro green entrepreneurs .... . three thumbs up 👍 👍 👍
@colindavis21133 жыл бұрын
Glad to see they’re doing well with the pandemic at hand. Gives me hope.
@waterloobear31593 жыл бұрын
O, u dont know covid is a hoax?
@colindavis21133 жыл бұрын
@@waterloobear3159 haha. No I know.
@blatantmisconception3 жыл бұрын
@@waterloobear3159 If you're serious you're a sucker
@blatantmisconception3 жыл бұрын
The smart ones are surviving just fine. Those who are failing would have eventually failed anyway. Most businesses fail, period. What we have now is a rapid form of capitalist Darwinism.
@johnlombardo78163 жыл бұрын
Well plandemic ...
@TerryTerryTerry2 жыл бұрын
Seamless couple!
@Nottiy3 жыл бұрын
Glad they're doing great. Doing business with a partner can be hard but it looks like they're a great team 🌟 Sad some people are stuck on an obvious joke all of them got because they heard a word they wanted to overreact to
@marciabosteder5682 Жыл бұрын
How much is the power bill. ???
@skill4net9933 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. What lighting they are using? Fluorescent Tube light, or LED? Thanks.
@microacres82072 жыл бұрын
fluorscents
@jaymeswheeler3 жыл бұрын
Woman explaining was good as well. Thanks great couple for your inputs.
@slickinfinity.crypto80283 жыл бұрын
I live right near Airdrie and started doing microgreens and hope to do something similar.
@ericperkins30783 жыл бұрын
Well, be ready to compete with these folks. When it comes to money, things get a little different and real quickly.
@slickinfinity.crypto80283 жыл бұрын
@@ericperkins3078 I think in my area I can do ok just selling directly to customers. I already have a good setup and have been eating my microgreens for a year now and got the growing part down well.
@ericperkins30783 жыл бұрын
@@slickinfinity.crypto8028 Well, I'm "rooting" for you! Get it?!!
@bakurawthesupersaiyanhair9373 жыл бұрын
@@ericperkins3078 LOL
@shegally Жыл бұрын
Mansplaining 😂. Well done. Dave handled it well. Nice to see partners allowing each other to speak uninterrupted
@offgridcurtisstone Жыл бұрын
It was a joke.
@DuaGreens Жыл бұрын
would love more of this kind of content
@pachagreens99353 жыл бұрын
Hey Curtis, welcome any time at our microgreens farm in Belgium. Currently going strong in expanding and automation!
@offgridcurtisstone3 жыл бұрын
Sounds awesome, but I don't think I'll be coming to Europe any time in the near future.
@gusgus65583 жыл бұрын
I def want in on the class ive got just as much invested as they re makin a wk and im only bringin in few hundred/wk. Help me out man, feelin like im bout to fall on my face. Thanks
@microacres82073 жыл бұрын
reach out to us anytime and we can show you how to do this. - www.microacres.ca/consulting-1
@jocelynepambrun48953 жыл бұрын
keep it up ..your honesty great
@josephbenadam3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad that you are doing well. Keep it up
@gregkillam3 жыл бұрын
Whats the best/bang for the buck lights to use in the racks? Thx 👍
@breonnataylorspuckeredturd81163 жыл бұрын
I watched a video where mid range lights were 6 bucks a Stick. Can’t wait to try this at home
@blakechasteen3 жыл бұрын
This system almost certainly is using waterproof lights
@drich52592 жыл бұрын
I'm going to say David wasn't manplaining, he is clearly just super passionate and excited. Yes he should let his wife and business partner have half of the spotlight but he is hardly talking down to people
@offgridcurtisstone2 жыл бұрын
It was a joke dude. Can't believe I have to say that.
@drewhewitt72043 жыл бұрын
Very interesting vlog! Where can I purchase “wholesale” veritable seeds? Currently living in Canada... Thanks
@aaronesqueda76213 жыл бұрын
Mumms sprouting seeds
@punkchop95593 жыл бұрын
1:39 I really thought he gonna let her speak this time 😂😂
@rivartnorton60303 жыл бұрын
Who buys the microgreen ? Where to sell it ?
@mysticridge69753 жыл бұрын
With seeds becoming harder to procure, hoping it's not the same for commercial growers.
@blatantmisconception3 жыл бұрын
Serious? I'm curious what's going on
@JesseJames-tz9tp3 жыл бұрын
Are you able to give any specific data on what lights they use, temps, humidity, ect? I'm very invested in their method, and would like to emulate it as my model.
@olivier75932 жыл бұрын
Mate it's so simple, 40% humid, light is max 55w 1m² but don't believe me, look for everything in the internet, do like an half year intense research so you know, and didn't hear it from just a guy on the internet
@corysamoila3 жыл бұрын
We are all Earthlingz Anybody interested in this type of growing will end up saving humanity from profiteers
@mikemularczyk93333 жыл бұрын
How does home insurance work with a grow-op like this in the basement? I wonder if it hurts your real estate upon selling.
@bryanex083 жыл бұрын
As someone in the industry ill say the pros outweigh the cons
@davewygonowski9843 ай бұрын
Would you please provide details about your expenses vs income and actual profit?
@nicholashuertas70472 жыл бұрын
He was explaining it so much better. His not mansplaining.
@manioso773 жыл бұрын
Great update!
@atinoteintunovas99692 жыл бұрын
WAO! Can´t understand why I had never seen your videos before. It's the first time I see it after many years looking and searching through the internet. Now but, where do you get the seeds? I really love your great farm. It is different and is beautiful. Take care! But about the seeds,.
@mynameisnotcory3 жыл бұрын
Man i wish microgreens worked for me when we grew them. Had a very similar setup to their old setup and the mold and inconsistency in sprouting (thanks houston weather) it just made things turn out bad
@dertythegrower3 жыл бұрын
Double Nickle 55 and Triathlon BA Superior bacillus(also sold as Hydroguard by Botanicare now bought out by scotts)
@dakotagrown86193 жыл бұрын
Love the update video!!
@dylonswiatek3 жыл бұрын
Congrats
@dertythegrower3 жыл бұрын
20 grand a month or year? I dont see even 2000 worth of food if i packaged all those racks for retail 🤔
@davidmalinowski79303 жыл бұрын
400 trays x 4 weeks per month x $12.5 per tray
@DraGon-cg6ge3 жыл бұрын
@@davidmalinowski7930 every 14 day rotation?
@paganpride4643 жыл бұрын
@@DraGon-cg6ge 7 day rotation
@NectarHeadz3 жыл бұрын
DGC everywhere
@dgb58203 жыл бұрын
Can you declare the cost of water and electricity not to mention your time
@breonnataylorspuckeredturd81163 жыл бұрын
A well kept insulated semi trailer sells for 2500 bucks out my way minus what a delivery fee may be. So if I wana do this in the next 14 months I can buy a substantial amount of cubic space cheap
@highbrass77773 жыл бұрын
Can anyone give me some suggestions on where to buy bulk seeds in Canada?
@mckaybridges92293 жыл бұрын
I remember these people!
@bene885973 жыл бұрын
I would like to test myself I own an 200m2 big empty warehouse could you tell me how much I can grow with 200m2? The walls are 10m high thx!
@aaronwu40563 жыл бұрын
Your warehouse is big enough for growing. If medical cannabis is permitted to grow in your place, it has much commercial value. :)
@bene885973 жыл бұрын
@@aaronwu4056 Thanks brother! 😊
@aaronwu40563 жыл бұрын
@@bene88597 I'm Miss Jerry. :) Do you start your growing project? Brother.
@TheTruth4273 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know how to watch Curtis' livestreams? He had a great one yesterday but it disappeared. Not sure if Curtis or KZbin took it down
@mitchellcole70983 жыл бұрын
Awesome job
@ruthwright62473 жыл бұрын
Awesome thx u for this great info !
@chrisconrad4441 Жыл бұрын
Do you have a video on how you harvest the greens and allotting them?
@nobodyspecial9143 жыл бұрын
Microgreens is the last thing I think of when I ponder "sustainability "
@dare3693 жыл бұрын
Haha too true
@andrewmaillard69073 жыл бұрын
There's no option to provide details on the link. Am I missing something?
@joefreeman78333 жыл бұрын
Iam happy to see successful people. In my experience as a farmer, microgreens are a pain in the ass. For the amount of time you put in it's barely worth it.
@aaronwu40563 жыл бұрын
Joe, how do you plant? Indoor or outdoor?
@joefreeman78333 жыл бұрын
@@aaronwu4056 indoor and outdoor. Indoor you have more control but higher cost. Outdoor is the opposite
@EricPollarrd3 жыл бұрын
What they gonna do when seeds become illegal or blocked from transportation? Do they have some growing to full maturity to produce seeds ?
@brianclark74123 жыл бұрын
The question is Curtis , how much did it cost for them to set up this operation?
@aaronwu40563 жыл бұрын
it depends on your conditions and requirements, for example, do you have a room or some places for planting? How big? And what equipments you want? The LED growing lights or other growing systems?
@kenrehill87753 жыл бұрын
@@aaronwu4056 Brian was asking why THIS operation cost to set up.
@user-ih5yn9hw5p Жыл бұрын
1:49 manspaining? he was responding to your question!
@GGTanguera3 жыл бұрын
Are they any regulations on growing and selling plants (microgreens are plants) from your home? How is the inspection done?
@ericperkins30783 жыл бұрын
What inspection?
@tangobayus3 жыл бұрын
I don't know about Canada, but in California you have to have inspection if you're selling "ready to eat." If you sell "wash before eating" there are fewer requirements.
@corysamoila3 жыл бұрын
Their system is what I would call an Earth Embassy. We can end malnourishment and poverty by building Earth Embassies and giving food to Foodbanks to distribute food to those who are in a rough time
@ForceField93 жыл бұрын
So people will invest their time and money to grow food just to give it away for free? Solid economics there bro
@corysamoila3 жыл бұрын
@@ForceField9 I know right?! It's a system that's built on care by care so that we can share care. Bit you dont care? Money is not necessary for us to live naturally. If you have a hard time seeing life truthfully its because you have been subjected to indoctrinated individualism or Luciferianism. But you'll deny the truth to remain confy as civil slaves do
@ericperkins30783 жыл бұрын
@@corysamoila So you do a lot of hydro, eh? Get it free, do ya?
@corysamoila3 жыл бұрын
@@ericperkins3078 I smoke lots of free weed yes, need some?
@ericperkins30783 жыл бұрын
@@corysamoila That much is obvious. No, thanks anyway. Weed would make me think like you do. Not a good thing.
@THEDRAWINGSTUDIO13 жыл бұрын
Literally no mansplaining occured unless they interviewer was being ironic. Overall it was a pretty good, educational video.
@offgridcurtisstone3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it was a joke. Can't believe I have to explain that.
@THEDRAWINGSTUDIO13 жыл бұрын
@@offgridcurtisstone yeah it's just you get used to people taking the subject matter seriously. I realized you were joking after reading the comments.
@Ev1313133 жыл бұрын
@@offgridcurtisstone nice belittling response to a fan 👍🏼
@chrisconrad4441 Жыл бұрын
what are the dimensions of your grow trays? 24in x 18in x 2in? and what are the dimensions of your racks 6ft x 2ft x 8ft?, and the lighting 1 tube fixture's? Would like to ask more questions but these will suffice right now for layout purposes. Do feel free to ask questions though. Just one thing, if MY former is accurate, is 192 planter trays, so ???
@thomasrodda37893 жыл бұрын
Where do you get the shelves and lights?! Please please pretty please do tell. Cheers
@ericperkins30783 жыл бұрын
The shelves you can get at any Sam's club for about $100 per rolling unit. Google "grow lights" and Amazon will show you the way. Honestly, this is not about GROWING the plants but SELLING them. They are highly perishable and will not travel far. Unless you and your family and friends really love micro greens. Better have a ready market before you start scaling this beyond your own needs.
@palazzo58758 ай бұрын
Hi how r u .. Merry Christmas i like to ask u if u have any information or have u try to plant this before if yes please share a video ( AGARWOOD SEEDS ) THANKS
@megame41433 жыл бұрын
Okay so I have taken his course and started a Microgreens buisness 2 years ago. We have people trying to get into our markets and restaurants all the time after seeing this video. This isn’t what it seems. These people are in a massive city so don’t expect these numbers unless you are too. I am in a farming community and a smaller town of 90,000 people and this would be impossible. Take this video with a grain of salt. I have seen 4 Microgreens businesses go out of buisness trying to get into the market here.
@microacres82073 жыл бұрын
Actually we are not in a massive city, we live in a city of 75,000 and make a large portion of our revenue from our local clients. We have a large city within driving distance but anyone can find an excuse not to succeed in any business. I have seen half a dozen + micorgreen farms fail in this massive city you are referring to. Doesn't matter the size of the city. There is always a business opportunity in any community, rural or urban for microgreens.
@megame41433 жыл бұрын
@@microacres8207 I used to live in Calgary so I know where you service. I’m not making excuses I’m being practical. Good for you guys but don’t come at me like that. I’m telling people not to think they are going to make that kind of income in most areas. Anyway don’t get defensive I just don’t want this misleading people into thinking this is possible in any area. If you live in say 100 mile house your not pulling this off. Just saying.
@s2srea2 жыл бұрын
Do you think trying this in a large metroplex would be worth attempting?
@dare3693 жыл бұрын
Lol at the mansplaining. Well timed humor curtis you rock
@zongyang7793 жыл бұрын
How do you get into the microgreen business ?
@itssmythe2 жыл бұрын
Earning 20k per months but can't pay their sparky "friend" his full rate.
@microacres8207 Жыл бұрын
it was his full rate, but thank you for your comment, glad you are changing the world one dumb comment at a time
@michaelbolan60072 жыл бұрын
Any one growing in the tropics?
@gingermane2 жыл бұрын
I was wondering to build something similar but only with the help of hydroponic system, is it necessary or its to expensive comparing to handwatering? And how do you control the nutrient flow and correct ammount of water supply?
@microacres8207 Жыл бұрын
no nutrients ever needed, hand watering is always a more effective labour saving technique
@theredroadeast7232 жыл бұрын
This is very interesting. What was the cost of their initial investment?
@Wannakatana2112 Жыл бұрын
The first question, seriously? The answer is so obvious.
@vawcreations58873 ай бұрын
WHEN YOU ARE MAKING A VIDEO OR DOING AN INTERVIEW, YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DETAILS AND INFORMATION. THE QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DESIGNED TO EXTRACT USABLE INFO. THINK ABOUT IT AT LEAST NEXT TIME
@offgridcurtisstone3 ай бұрын
You must be an expert.
@dammit70452 жыл бұрын
What lighting are you using? Do you use different lighting for different micros.
@redenvironmentalist3 жыл бұрын
How much of the money being advertised is profit?
@microacres82073 жыл бұрын
A very decent amount
@martinwashington31523 жыл бұрын
yeah thats a fair sized basement :D
@dammit70452 жыл бұрын
You guys r hiring to help out your farm?
@chazs68542 жыл бұрын
This reminds me a lot of crypto mining. Basically the same concept. Power efficiency, air flow, and managing up scaling
@koveebryant15262 жыл бұрын
I love the shelves. I want to copy this exactly with the same lighting too
@bd20733 жыл бұрын
Omg thank you for letting her talk
@stevenecheverria50323 жыл бұрын
It was hurting you that much ? You quack 🤡
@mithall41983 жыл бұрын
Trudy says you'll own nothing and be happy.
@buddysshop18602 жыл бұрын
Repeating what the grand master Schwab said
@AVGJ032 жыл бұрын
Who buy them that the ????
@jerryrekowski8371 Жыл бұрын
are those 2 inch trays? and why 2 inch over 1 inch, i like the 2 inch
@microacres8207 Жыл бұрын
2" are faster to plant and harvest in
@stephanieb37773 жыл бұрын
Hi Curtis! I saw in this microgreens video that you have the same grow lights as me. I have been having an issue with everything flowering early under them. Do you use them for anything other than microgreens? Have you had that issue? Thanks in advance! :)
@katcoe10792 жыл бұрын
Try moving the lights further away from the plants. Or maybe the light cycle (light Vs dark hours) are wrong for vegetative growth and triggering fruiting/flowering
@mrfoody64303 жыл бұрын
If i have to start microgreens business in my garage, do we need to get any permission from any agency/department?
@zongyang7793 жыл бұрын
.
@Reggie20002 жыл бұрын
In the USA, as long as your under a certain amount in sales, and sell them alive on pads, probably not. But check your local state regulations.
@jasonn6683 жыл бұрын
pretty rude of you to cut him off while he's talking for "mansplaining" even though he wasn't even doing that
@Manjot23233 жыл бұрын
very good
@TheAntonbacon2 жыл бұрын
Why you all dising the peas.
@angelahernandez69313 жыл бұрын
Shii cheaper than a weed grow and more income
@user-ky7tw7oc3l8 ай бұрын
Interviewer was incredibly rude for yelling at David for "man-splaining". The wife didn't try to say anything so the husband wasn't in the wrong. Where it me and someone did that to my husband, I would have said, "Why are you asking me? He was the one explaining." And probably ended the interview. Even if it was meant as a "joke" it was very unprofessional.
@offgridcurtisstone8 ай бұрын
My goodness some people are so retarded.
@mrsmokestacks215 ай бұрын
@@offgridcurtisstone I also thought it was some kind of leftist humor. But after seeing you use the “R-word” I know you couldn’t be part of that whack job cult!
@jackplack31403 жыл бұрын
How come the comments aren't one on your $10k a month Vid?
@offgridcurtisstone3 жыл бұрын
Too many trolls were accusing David of Mansplaining and it was getting annoying.
@jackplack31403 жыл бұрын
@@offgridcurtisstone Wow, who knew you could bring feminism to something so natural. They might not like my wording.
@daytodaywithvikas79943 жыл бұрын
What license do I need as a international for this business?
@msamphictyonis46983 жыл бұрын
What happened to all the longer videos?
@altiko.jupiter21743 жыл бұрын
What kind of indoor lights are those? And how can i find some in europe? Thanx love ur vids
@aaronwu40563 жыл бұрын
Indoor LED growing lights are many types, just depends on what effect you want.
@mercurialdude3 жыл бұрын
Sorry what style again?
@EstherCervantes-hk4pz Жыл бұрын
if 10k a month from home is worrying you about going into the hole, your not managing a business too well.
@joshowens2219 Жыл бұрын
Lets hear the net profit numbers. Total sales is irrelevant.