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Microgreens Grower
3.0 Outline: Primary Microgreens Production Components
Overview of Microgreens Course Module 3 focused on primary microgreens production components. Downloadable Audio file: Embedded Video File:
Course 2.2: Microgreens Harvest Area and Equipment
Your harvest area is an important component of your production system and must be set up well to ensure efficient and hygienic harvesting of your crops. Downloadable Audio File: Embedded Video:
Course 2.3: Microgreens Tray Preparation and Seeding Area
Having a designated tray prep and seeding area helps keep things organized and reduces the risk of cross contamination in your system. Downloadable Audio: Embedded Video:
Course 2.4: Microgreens Seed Soaking and Sanitizing Area
For seeds that need to be soaked, having a designated area makes this task much easier. Downloadable Audio: Embedded Video:
Course 2.5: Microgreens Wash up Area
A good wash up area is easily neglected, but makes all the difference in an efficient microgreens system. Downloadable Audio: Embedded Video:
Course 2.7: Microgreens Supply Storage
Having proper storage for your microgreens supplies helps you keep organized and contaminant free. Downloadable Audio: Embedded Video
Covered Benches: An Accessible, Expandable Outdoor Microgreens Growing Space
Introduction to Microgreens Growing Benches Microgreens growing benches are one of the simplest and most effective ways to begin producing microgreens, particularly in milder climates. They represent a low-barrier, semi-outdoor infrastructure option that provides a surprising amount of flexibility. Originally developed out of necessity for low-cost infrastructure that could be rapidly deployed and adapted, the…
Designing Microgreens Workflow and Layout: Creating Flow, Minimizing Risk
Introduction to Microgreens Workflow When setting up a microgreens production site, one of the most impactful — and often underappreciated — tasks is designing a site layout that supports efficient workflow and reduces the risk of contamination. Whether you’re working in a greenhouse, warehouse, or backyard setup, your layout directly affects how well your system…
Essential Work Areas for Microgreens Production: Beyond the Grow Rack
Introduction Growing microgreens may begin with a tray and some seeds, but sustaining a microgreens business requires a lot more than just growing. Behind every thriving tray is a network of supporting workspaces that keep the operation organized, clean, efficient, and scalable. From prepping trays and sanitizing seeds to harvesting, washing, packaging, and storing equipment…
Garage-Based Microgreens Production: A Practical Intermediate Step
Introduction If you’ve outgrown your living room grow rack but aren’t quite ready for a commercial lease, a garage can be the perfect transitional space. Garages offer more flexibility and capacity than indoor home setups, while still benefiting from the cost-saving advantages of using property you already own or rent. Many successful growers scale up…
Greenhouse Microgreens Production: Harnessing the Power of Sunlight
Introduction Greenhouses occupy a unique and powerful middle ground between low-cost outdoor setups and high-investment warehouse systems. They combine the environmental control of indoor production with the natural benefits of sunlight, offering a high-performance space that can scale up or down depending on your needs and climate. Maximizing Light At their core, greenhouses are about…
Indoor Home Production: From Basements to Bedrooms to Living Rooms
Introduction For many aspiring growers, the easiest place to begin producing microgreens is indoors at home — especially during colder seasons or in dense urban areas with limited outdoor space. Indoor home production can be as modest as a metal rack with a few lights in your basement, living room, or spare room. Home is…
Warehouse Microgreens Production: Scaling Up for Commercial Volume
Introduction When demand grows beyond what a garage can handle, many growers consider moving into a commercial warehouse space. This is a major step — both in operational complexity and in cost. A warehouse can support hundreds of trays per week, but it also requires serious investment in infrastructure, utilities, and (often) regulatory compliance. Warehouse…