My journey to the FARM MARKET with selling Tips & Tricks

[@FensterfarmGreenhouse]

We quit putting the lettuce in the cooler before markets. We leave the roots on them and put a little water in the totes too so that it's like they never left our system and they do not wilt in the heat. They don't adjust well from the cooler to the heat of the markets here in the south. Those are great tips Katy! Keep them coming! Chuck

[@HomegrownPassion]

Good tip on the water. Thanks. I’ll have to give that a try.

[@NourishIndoorFarm]

Amazon sells these wonderful flat 14x14 ice packs. They work wonders. They are about 1/2 inch thick.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Nice tip! Gonna grab a few for myself. Thanks!

[@donalddraper9039]

Good morning, Kate Love your Videos. I have been watching you for years. Yesterday we were harvesting for our Farmers market and when we started pulling out the 5 star, we noticed that the roots have turned tan and were not the shiny white roots that we were accustomed to seeing in our channels. This has taking place in just a few days. we drained and scrubbed the nutrient tank and flushed fresh water thought the system. we added an air stone to get some oxygen in the system. Any help be greatly appreciated. we do wash and clean all the channels after use with Hydrogen Peroxide. Don

[@HomegrownPassion]

Hi Don, Glad you are watching the videos and supporting the channel... Thank you. No, I don't use hydrogen peroxide when I clean my channels. I use a light solution of bleach. There are so many reasons for brown roots. Was the water cold after you flushed out your nutrient tank? Are your other plants showing brown roots. Look close at roots do you see any very small worms. (fungus knat larvae) I use a product called Zerotol in my solution when I see anything weird. Most cases it will solve the problem. Its great stuff. biosafesystems.com/product/zerotol-2/

[@michaelsmith-0744]

How do you price your produce for sale at the market?? thanks for video

[@HomegrownPassion]

its hard sometime. I know what I need to get per (my costs) but then I look at what other vendors are charging and try to get a feel for what the market will bear. Some markets I can charge more it all just depends

[@south97north]

I do not know why I'm so attracted to this older woman.😅

[@HomegrownPassion]

Maybe I've got that timeless charm and wisdom that's hard to resist! Age is just a number!!

[@Andingo86]

She's is seriously very sexy

[@rawbsworld6604]

Signund Freud would blame your mother! 👍 ….🤷‍♂️jus’ saying 😝

[@Andingo86]

@@rawbsworld6604 you may have a point

[@HomegrownPassion]

Maybe you just like older women. lol.

[@bcooper7352]

You are so sweet. Always enjoy your videos. Miss seeing that sweet daughter of yours.

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I appreciate your support.

[@TheTravisarcher]

How do you package basil for the farmer's market?

[@HomegrownPassion]

I used to put 1.3 oz in a crisper when I was selling at the grocery stores. Now I just package in a small plastic bag 3 oz for farm markets.

[@qmoonwalker3847]

Well done!! Your product looks fantastic!!

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thanks so much!

[@Tom-ql4en]

How much do you sell the lettuce for at farmers market?

[@HomegrownPassion]

it depends on the market, area etc. generally around 5 per big head

[@jnm.624]

Good for you!! Tomatoes go fast? 🍅🍅🍅

[@HomegrownPassion]

Yes they do

[@loulauer5853]

Loved it! Thanks for the insight. I can't imagine keeping things fresh in that heat. Oh, and put that seat belt on young lady! 😁😆

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you... your right for the video I should have but behind the scenes.... I have to jump out and open and close the gate so I don't put it on until i get to the end of the driveway.

[@loulauer5853]

@@HomegrownPassion I was just teasing you. Safety is job #3 or 4 for me usually 😁🤣

[@HomegrownPassion]

Oh, I hope that didn't come over wrong. I know you were teasing and I appreciate it. I just wanted to say I do wear my safety belt. Safety is important. I try to make it 1-2 but your right sometimes it falls down the line to 3-4 or 6 lol... Have a great day my friend!!

[@loulauer5853]

@@HomegrownPassion it's all good. I don't take much too seriously. Life is short, live dangerously 😆🤗👍

[@dnawormcastings]

Love your stall 🇳🇿❤️

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thanks!!

[@rawbsworld6604]

I’m pretty sure it’s illegal to peer into someone’s stall while they’re taking care of business 😝🤦‍♂️ ✌️

[@Sunbeammicrogreens]

Fantastic video! I love seeing the processes involved with growing. 😊

[@HomegrownPassion]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@345farm]

Very Nice! Thank you

[@HomegrownPassion]

Thank you too!

[@steveburch5113]

wunnerful

[@HomegrownPassion]

thanks