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[buzzsprout episode='4169474' player='true'] Episode Description Parker Garlitz is one of the founders and owners of the microgreens seed and equipment company True Leaf Market.Parker has been around the microgreens industry for over 30 years, before microgreens were even called microgreens! Along with sharing valuable information on microgreens seeds, Parker also tells his interesting backstory and how True Leaf Market was formed.In this episode you'll learn:  About the growing popularity of microgreens, and how the industry was affected by Covid-19.How some microgreens seeds could cause mold problems, and how to avoid them.Where microgreens seeds come from.The difference between microgreens seeds and regular seeds.The difference between treated and non-treated seeds.The difference between GMO and non-GMO seeds.The difference between hybrid, open-pollinated, and heirloom seeds.The length of time seeds stay viable after being taken from the plant.…

[buzzsprout episode='4065521' player='true'] Episode Description Are you wondering how to calculate the price you should charge for your microgreens? In this episode, I give you a full breakdown on how to price microgreens.By the end of the episode you will have a good understanding of everything you need to consider before deciding on a price for your microgreens.Mentioned in this episode:Free Microgreens Seed Density Calculator: https://microgreensentrepreneur.com/seedcalculator Ask a question by leaving me a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/Microgreensentrepreneur Ask a question by email: brian@microgreensentrepreneur.comElectricity Costs Blog Post: https://microgreensentrepreneur.com/microgreens-electricity-costs/ Episode Transcript Microgreens Entrepreneur Episode 7: How To Price Microgreens * * * Intro Music * * * You’re listening to The Microgreens Entrepreneur Podcast, where the aim is to help you start, grow, and improve any microgreens business. I’m your host, Brian, owner of a microgreens business…

[buzzsprout episode='3989474' player='true'] Episode Description Knowing exactly what microgreens are and their health benefits is going to help you sell more microgreens. In this episode, I give a high level overview of what microgreens actually are what are their health benefits. I also go over the reasons it's important to know this information.Some points covered in this episode: What microgreens actually areWhen they became popularThe species of plants grown as microgreensThe species of plants that can't be grown as microgreensThe health benefits of microgreens Mentioned in the show:Free microgreens seed density calculator: https://microgreensentrepreneur.com/seedcalculatorUniversity of Maryland study: https://pubag.nal.usda.gov/download/59409/PDF Episode Transcripts Microgreens Entrepreneur Episode 6: Know Your Microgreens Episode #6: Know Your Microgreens * * * Intro Music * * * You’re listening to The Microgreens Entrepreneur Podcast, where the aim is to help…

[buzzsprout episode='3896819' player='true'] Episode Description Do you want to know all the best places to sell microgreens? In this episode I discuss all the different sales channels that are available to sell microgreens. I give a full breakdown of my experience in selling on these 4 main platforms: RestaurantsHome Delivery ServiceGrocery StoresFarmers Markets By listening to this episode, you should have a good understanding of how these sales channels differ from each other, and what each one is like and what to expect when you sell through each different channel.Mentioned in this episode: The millionaire Fastlane: https://amzn.to/2A4DnWSLeave me a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/MicrogreensentrepreneurWebsite: https://microgreensentrepreneur.com/Free Seed Density Calculator: https://microgreensentrepreneur.com/seedcalculator Episode Transcript Microgreens Entrepreneur Episode 5: Where to Sell Microgreens [0:00] Hey, there. Welcome to The Microgreens Entrepreneur Podcast. This is Episode 5. Today I’m going to be…

[buzzsprout episode='3810545' player='true'] Episode Description Do you want to know how to grow microgreens? In this episode I give a high level overview on how to grow microgreens. I go through all the steps, from start to finish.  Starting from choosing trays, seeds and a growing medium and taking you all the way through planting, germination, maintenance and harvesting. Links mentioned in this episode:Leave me a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/Microgreensentrepreneur Free seed density calculator: https://microgreensentrepreneur.com/seedcalculator Online Seed Companies:USA: https://www.trueleafmarket.com/Ireland: https://www.fruithillfarm.com/ Episode Transcript Microgreens Entrepreneur Episode 4: How to Grow Microgreens * * * Intro Music * * * [0:09] You’re listening to The Microgreens Entrepreneur Podcast, where the aim is to help you start, grow, and improve any microgreens business. I’m your host, Brian, owner of a microgreens business that I operate out of my own home.…

[buzzsprout episode='3696136' player='true'] Episode Description Are you wondering what the upsides and downsides of starting a microgreens business are? In this episode I take a deeper look at the positive and unfortunately some negative aspects of owning your own microgreens business. If you're still on the fence as to whether or not to start a microgreens business, this episode will give you some more information to help you make up your mind. Leave me a voice message here https://www.speakpipe.com/Microgreensentrepreneur  about anything you need help with regarding growing microgreens or a microgreens business, or if you have a topic you'd like me to discuss on a future episode, I'd love to hear that too. Website: https://microgreensentrepreneur.comSeed Density Calculator: https://microgreensentrepreneur.com/seedcalculator Episode Transcript Microgreens Entrepreneur Episode 3: The pros and cons of starting a microgreens business…

[buzzsprout episode='3633067' player='true'] Episode Description Have you been wondering whether or not you could start a microgreens business? In this episode I cover 5 questions to ask yourself to help you decide if starting a microgreens business is the right thing for you. The 5 topics the questions centre around are potential markets, resources, time, communication and competition. Website: microgreensentrepreneur.com. Microgreens Seed Density Calculator: microgreensentrepreneur.com/seedcalculator Episode Transcription Microgreens Entrepreneur Episode 2: Can I start a microgreens business? * * * Intro Music * * * [0:10] You’re listening to The Microgreens Entrepreneur Podcast, where the aim is to help you start, grow, and improve any microgreens business. I’m your host, Brian, owner of a microgreens business that I operate out of my own home. Stay tuned and welcome along. [0:26] Hello, there,…