How I'm Making $3000 Per Week Growing Microgreens

[@DonnyGreens]

I hope this video has been helpful for you! What steps have you taken to reach your desired income by growing and selling microgreens?

[@Marie11Chelsea]

What type of permits do you need to sell consumables?

[@parneetsingh1063]

Where you leave

[@Kolby.with.a.K]

I have started my first tray and will harvest in a couple of days! Red Rock cabbage. Loads of fun!

[@hcp1021]

Where can I learn more about your subscription model, as well, I would like to learn which accounting, CRM, and crop management softwares you’re using.

[@gordonbradbury4130]

Could you do 3000 a week part time?

[@ericludwig9014]

I have 2 customers on subscriptions so far and I can verify that it is a lot of work starting a business like this. Especially if you are also simultaneously learning about how to grow and use microgreens for yourself. I can also verify that once all the initial set-up and learning is out of the way, it's a lot easier and enjoyable. There's always something to learn but the focus becomes marketing and scaling up.

[@PreppedReView]

How did you aquire the subscriptions? I'm very interested and am going to use byproduct for my worm farm .

[@ericludwig9014]

@@PreppedReView I have increased my subscriber count by 50%. I now have 3 subscribers lol. So far I have only put out a half dozen organic posts on FB and IG. I'm planning to attend a farmers market or two this year as Donny suggests it's a great way to build that subscriber count. I'll probably also start paid ads on FB/IG soon.

[@PreppedReView]

Dude that's awesome!!! I can't wait to hear about how many subscribers you have in 6 months ! Have you set up a LLC? Do you pass out flyers or business cards ,word of mouth, friend of friends? I'm am very interested and want to work this shit out lol I

[@ericludwig9014]

@@PreppedReView I have an LLC. no printed material yet other than packaging. One customer saw my FB post and I knew her from church. the other two found me on FB or IG and I didn't know them. I posted in community groups on FB and that's probably how they found me. I have considered door hangers and just blasting certain areas near me or targeting more affluent areas around me.

[@PreppedReView]

@@ericludwig9014 that pretty cool dude! Yeah I still have to get a LLC . I'm so excited for you dude and can't wait to have my first customer. God bless dude thank you for answering my questions dude , I wish you the best !

[@blapbloopblam]

Can you talk some more about how you automate your subscription process?

[@jessli369]

Yes please! I'd like to learn more too!

[@ΧρηστοςΚαλλιντερης]

bro this is dope ! ! ! I m here to test myself and try it out! Plants , logistics and organizing stuff is what I love...

[@DonnyGreens]

much love feel free to join my challenge!! www.onetrayaway.com/

[@octaviog-r6737]

I don't know why, but hearing you being successful in selling microgreens sounds really inspiring. Hopefully one day I could do the same.

[@DonnyGreens]

Thanks so much for this comment, I'm so happy to inspire!! Im sure one day you will if its truly what you want and you are ready to take action on it! Would love to have you in the challenge and get to know eachother better if you are ready to start growing!!

[@Dream.crafter_collective]

Hi Donny! How do you store your Promix if you open a bail and don't use it all? I mixed some MP and Gai 4-4-4 and covered it with a plastic bag and pulled it up a few days later and there was a grey mold. Should I throw out all of that soil? Could it be mycorrhizea?

[@Purpgodx]

Thanks man. I’m in a really, really good spot with a investor in order to get a micro green business going! I started with mushroom cultivation a couple years ago, and noticed the similarities in growing. I feel since I’ve had a successful venture in mycology, microgreens should be a great business in Vegas!

[@alishahunsicker3877]

Hey, I’m in Vegas! Can we connect?

[@DonnyGreens]

awesome!!! i dont like the idea of investors but you do you!!

[@MadmanMicros]

How many trays do you get per bag from the Promix?

[@DonnyGreens]

About 60

[@argentman88]

What's your light set up like? Is it 5 x 48" Sunblaster LED per rack (1 each level)?

[@p.dalton2414]

I asked Donnie, no response either, so Im unsubscribing ... I'm still moving forward with my system, good luck to you.

[@Yogaon5th]

Thank you again 💓 my yoga students are excited for my product. I been growing sprouting about 6 months microgreen 2 months. Mailman just dropped off 300dollers worth supplies and tools. Yes, I am trying set up system. Between kitchen and wolk in pantry. Thanks again. 😊

[@DonnyGreens]

Loveee it thats awesome!!! I started with sprouts too, how cool!! What do you like better? Sprouts or microgreens?

[@lauriearambula8722]

Well I took the leap and signed up for the One Tray Away Challenge! Let’s see how this goes!!!!

[@DonnyGreens]

Woop woop!!!! Pumped to have you Laurie!!!

[@ericmohler5609]

Fantastic videos!! I was selling to a couple local grocery stores while holding down a full time job. In the early part of COVID biz dried up and I got burnt out. This content makes me feel like it’s really possible if I get organized and go all in. And if I do, I could actually make direct to consumer happen. Inspiring. In this video, you mentioned very briefly refrigeration to stage crops before delivery. Just to confirm, did you use a refrigerator and if so, how much capacity did you need?

[@DonnyGreens]

Totally!! I wish you the best of luck in getting started back up again. I do use a refrigerator. Its the size of a normal fridge freezer combo but all fridge. It's not super big which is why i typically split my delivery route once it gets to about $1000

[@cakopinolo]

heiii bro finally u back.. u never told me nothing about send me some of your wonderful trail racks to europe, to work with and show to the people here how good they are and the results that we can get with them.. let me know if we can go on with what we talked.. cheers

[@DonnyGreens]

Not sure what you are referring to

[@ffaubert1]

You sound like a true TPE and that's a good thing. Thanks Donny!

[@DonnyGreens]

TPE?

[@ffaubert1]

@@DonnyGreens There's a book out called Toilet Paper Entrepreneur by Mike Michalowicz that uses the same ideas you have in this video. Fantastic book and you have a fantastic channel.

[@acflorawomenssoccer7440]

Lets say I want to grow microgreens for profit but don't really want to set up at a market, or maybe not really good a speaking to a store owners. Is there a profitable way to grow them, dehydrate them, and sell them in bottle form? This would help eliminate the need to "get to market before they wilt" and give me a different avenue to sell them.

[@cartershortIII]

No

[@dannymartinez8388]

Really good information! Question, do you sell by individual container or by whole tray? Do you mind sharing average price for both if possible?

[@DonnyGreens]

i sell containers!

[@jessli369]

Donny, sorry if I missed this but what's the software you use? Are you selling? Do you cover this more in the one tray away challenge?

[@Sonofacraftsman]

Great video bro!

[@DonnyGreens]

thank you!!

[@selfawareness369]

You’re a good dude bro! I appreciate you!

[@DonnyGreens]

thank you!!!

[@r.arcadegamerson4297]

Hello Donny I have a question. I see you use containers and bags to package your greens. When is the best time to use bags vs containers?

[@ThatGeekAaron]

I don’t know if I should get the new Sun blaster 4ft LED vs the one you use or the barrina 500k full spectrum led grow lights 99$ for 6 pack

[@DonnyGreens]

Buy a few and run an experiment to see which perform best for you 🌱👍🏼

[@GoodFoodandGoodMood]

What software do you use to automate the reminders and delivery notifications for your customers?

[@esmysyield2023]

The best approach is to first make sure your area can even support this. These days no one i know is going to spend 30 dollars a week for microgreens.

[@DonnyGreens]

Every area can support this. Everybody eats and needs to improve their health. Its a matter of telling your message

[@esmysyield2023]

@@DonnyGreens i realize the message matters. And I am sure they would buy maybe 30.00 in a month. But my area has been hit pretty hard with inflation and it wasnt a rich area to begin with. I am not saying it cant be done in some areas. I just see people struggling with them at farmers markets. I think in this area maybe combine them with a few tradtional veggies that people are use too may be a more viable way to go until the market for them becomes more wide spread. I think they would be a great addition too. Just want to be realistic and acknowledge not every area can or will support the same things. Its a fantastic idea. And i plan on incorporating them in my farm as well. 👍

[@DonnyGreens]

🌱🌱💚💚💚💚 yes there's always a business model that can work. Maybe for you it is a monthly thing instead of weekly just like you mentioned, great thinking! It's always about "how can I make this work" not "this is why it won't work." Pumped that you are adding them to your farm offerings, keep me posted!!

[@playboydumby]

@@esmysyield2023 got a couple lbs of seeds for $15. pretty easy.

[@esmysyield2023]

@@playboydumby where did you find that deal? I have been pricing them for my notes. But i am not familiar with a lot of them for microgreens. And wow the trays and equipment are pricey. Any ideas on reasonably priced used equipment would be great too.

[@raynechantel2738]

Could you do a video on what you've done as far as insurance and health licensing for instance your local or state health inspection?? I love what you are doing -watched you from the beginning but don't think I've seen this info from you... Thanks so much.

[@CassieDavis613]

That is a great question. I would like to know.

[@DonnyGreens]

Its dept of agriculture, not dept of health

[@richstone2627]

@@DonnyGreens The local Health dept will come and inspect you as well. I've seen it happen here and they even shut people down who are not in compliance.

[@DonnyGreens]

No, the dept of health has no jurisdiction over farms, only food processing and ready-to-eat-foods. Two totally separate departments. This is why you want to fall under dept of ag, selling raw agricultural produce, not ready to eat food

[@richstone2627]

@@DonnyGreens LOL here they do as well as in other places. That's a fact.

[@monicaiemma761]

Donny can you please list where to get your equipment trays seeds. Thank you!! Your a great teacher😅❤

[@DonnyGreens]

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

[@p.dalton2414]

Hey Donnie great channel, I live in a food desert and thinking of producing my own nutritious micro greens ... can a person use 600w Mars grow lights to cultivate micro green?

[@lucysnowe31]

What about doing sprouts? Or are you mainly doing microgreens?

[@DonnyGreens]

Sprouts grow your own at home for personal consumption. You don't want to be selling spouts. Whole different set of rules

[@LZDILLC]

You have inspired me!! Thank You!!!

[@DonnyGreens]

awesome love to hear it!! join my challenge if you'd like, its the best way to get started: www.onetrayaway.com/

[@gibbaren2552]

Hi! can you make an equipment list with links for people in Europe? all your linked equipment in the description are in the US and require a fortune for shipping to Europe, thanks!

[@SpicyDoritos445]

Love the videos, you've been very helpful. The thing I'm skeptical of is customers needing $20+ worth of microgreens a week. How many oz does this equate to? How many portions would this include? Are those customers families or couples? Thank you!

[@mjmccloud2654]

This

[@TheReelApple]

Can I ask what software you use to take orders/payment/deliveries?

[@DonnyGreens]

Im in the process of switching over to farmstar. Ive been using excel, square, and routific

[@mikemularczyk1574]

I have some Fluence Spider 2i's that are overkill for this, but they're free and available. What kind of Umols or PAR should the canopy have and how high should they be kept away from the tips of the plants?

[@DonnyGreens]

Do some experimenting, its a totally different grow light

[@fajnygostek6488]

Hi i'm thinking of starting my microgreen farm and i have a question. Do i need 2 trays? like the one without holes to put the water in it, and one with holes where i am planting my seeds?

[@DonnyGreens]

Yes one tray with holes sits inside one tray without holes. I recommend joining the challenge to learn how to grow! onetrayaway.com/

[@fajnygostek6488]

@@DonnyGreens ok thanks

[@DonnyGreens]

you got it, did you ever happen to join the challenge? I have another one coming up if you missed it!

[@jaynaro123]

What kind of plant is that in the background? im so curious

[@tsuscorner8899]

Hey Donny!! Thank you for the great content. Would you shoot me the link where you get your growing medium?? TIA

[@DonnyGreens]

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

[@DonnyGreens]

I get my growing medium locally

[@MJ-ge6jz]

FYI, Donny Greens is legit. He doesn't price gouge, like other microgreen traps, and he actually wants you to succeed. I purchased his One Day Take Away Challenge and it works! Our food industry is been taken over my manufactures who are centered on profit over quality. Microgreens are the extreme opposite. If you get anything out of exploring this, you will give yourself better health by far. I've noticed I can think better and I've just ordered micro tomato plants you can grow in a pot with my microgreens grow room! This a win win.

[@DonnyGreens]

Epic MJ!! Thanks so much for your kind words and im so pumped you are loving growing!!

[@soundsofzen4395]

Got a question. How much gr or oz do you deliver every week?

[@DonnyGreens]

many many lbs

[@kiminem4087]

Whats the price of 100g of Alfa Alfa in USA ? Here in Europe it's like 2.16 Euro - 2.31 USD

[@poetlife4060]

Thanks for the content

[@david-w4c7z]

love from Chile (y)

[@DonnyGreens]

love back from USA

[@jack8934]

7:44 What software do you use to automate deliveries/orders?

[@eatthesurvivors]

yes please do tell us.

[@DonnyGreens]

used to use getswift, now i use routific

[@sazwarden2142]

How do you know how to price your product ?

[@outsidethebox218]

Do you have a bare minimum for home delivery? I've been growing 10x10 trays for delivery @$20. Been thinking I could do $25, but don't want to fleece my customers. Chefs have been a boon for me, my best chef orders $150/wk worth. Most of them avg $35-70 (1-2trays). Also, what software do you use for planning and notifications?

[@DonnyGreens]

I use getswift, square, and excel. My minimum is $20!

[@hannahs.8986]

What program for texts & payments did you use

[@DonnyGreens]

You can find links to everything I use in the descriptions of my KZbin videos! Square for payments and Routific for texts and deliveries

[@SparkyHelper]

What software are you using to stay organized and managing and communicating with customers?

[@DonnyGreens]

Im using excel, getswift, and square right now

[@danielmurphy9260]

@@DonnyGreens a video on how you use these would be a great help!

[@dennisazevedo5158]

WHAT DELIVERY ROUTE SOFTWARE DID YOU USE?

[@DonnyGreens]

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

[@dennisazevedo5158]

dude sick! Wanted to let ya o ow that your the man for doing what your doing! As the great Jerry says “INSPIRATION” Thanks my phriend phriend for being such an inspiration for me and my up coming micro green business : @firsttubemicrogreens Hey question for ya?! What’s your fav phish song ?⭕️🦎 (Random but I’m curious if you have one ☝🏽 ) Also: what’s your favorite Microgreens at the moment and how do you consume them? Recipe?

[@monikaschwab3646]

How do you find buyers?

[@Mr.Lateralus]

Hey there, Donny! Do you ever plan to sell to chefs or grocery stores eventually?

[@DonnyGreens]

I was selling to 6 grocery stores about a year ago. Im not selling to them right now because I don't want to use stickers. The chefs, im starting to work with them, I have one so far and hoping to get more, but home deliveries will always be my thangg 🌱💚

[@Mr.Lateralus]

@@DonnyGreens I gotcha, man! Stickers? Oh like you have to purchase barcodes for every container of microgreens?

[@johnsanchez-fe7wy]

BRO love your content iam located in CA. Where are you located?

[@DonnyGreens]

Much love 🌱💚 im in NY

[@gewber4045]

That's a 100 customers in Long Island... I'm going to have to buy a warehouse to get those number lol

[@DonnyGreens]

nah, you can do this from a basement or spare room!

[@cmamsler]

i c the russell books, do you actually plan on selling again, or just funnels

[@DonnyGreens]

ive been servicing customers from the new farm for two months now, more of both 🌱🚀

[@cmamsler]

@@DonnyGreens nice dude

[@DonnyGreens]

thanks!

[@kylesnyder3757]

What software do you use?

[@DonnyGreens]

Excel, getswift, square

[@cardinalraven]

Thank you

[@DonnyGreens]

You're welcome 🌱💚

[@Paddyk_ie]

How much do you sell each clamshell for?

[@DonnyGreens]

Depends on the size, feel free to snoop around my microgreens site and other farmers sites to see what they’re charging

[@ZimStar21]

I have not seen you being transparent about your profit. All I see is revenue. But revenue is nothing if your profit margin is low. Just saw a video where you say „high profit margins“ but you are not concrete about your profits. How much do you spend per week?

[@TPSDmike]

....More silence. Shocking.

[@joeyfung-i]

Not going to lie. I’m jealous

[@DonnyGreens]

dont be jealous, just start growing!! feel free to take my challenge coming up, that will definitely help you get off on the right foot: onetrayaway.com/

[@mariettagordon8292]

Plant some freaking seeds!😂

[@DonnyGreens]

YESS!!!!

[@Civilsitis]

ΝΕΧΤ VIDEO ....about software which automate your work !!!!!

[@bethtucker1810]

I don’t know where to get the soil

[@DonnyGreens]

local company that supplies other farmers like a nursery or greenhouse supply company!

[@Texasfishingfamily]

wait till you tell them about all the trays you have to wash after producing 3k worth of greens a week. lol

[@ybwang7124]

I hope there's some sort of contingency plan if salmonella hits

[@acollette1234]

lol

[@DonnyGreens]

Whats so funny Austin?

[@BoushoC]

Shorter explanation. Chef's don't pay enough because they know what it's worth... I had to find someone who would pay more for less. Health nuts

[@deuce222x]

1:51 tells ya enough about the video. Tech bro scam stuff.

[@DonnyGreens]

Because i created a business model where i deliver my greens to my customers weekly? 🤔

[@kennyntozakhe7208]

whats wrong with chefs?

[@DonnyGreens]

There’s nothing wrong with chefs, they are a great opportunity for sales! I personally didn’t want to go in that direction when i was starting out

[@harlowecustommicrogreens]

they didn't want what he was trying to sell. Most want nothing to do with Radish, Pea and SF. They are looking for color, and pop on a plate or extreme flavor additions like Chervil. Additionally what they want takes skill to grow and more importantly, more time on the rack.

[@ErwinvanHolten]

@@harlowecustommicrogreens for no money

[@raulzaines4353]

Hi Donny, I love your content and I've been following your channel for a few years now. I would love to discuss with you an idea that I have regarding the microgreens business, is it possible that we can have a video call through zoom or google meet? I have a couple of proposals that may interest you. I don't want to take up too much of your time. Have a nice day

[@DonnyGreens]

Sorry Raul, im very busy and cannot take on any more projects. If you have great ideas, EXECUTE on them!

[@acollette1234]

lol

[@DonnyGreens]

Whats so funny Austin?