The Microgreens Entrepreneur Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Ep 76: Mushrooms And Microgreens Combined As A Business With Katie And Jon Tlush Of Tlush Family Farm
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm joined by Katie and Jon Tlush from Tlush Family Farm near Philadelphia. Among other things, Katie and Jon are growing and sel...
Ep 75: Starting A Microgreens Business In A Partnership With Sho Kasuya And Tony Ross Of Creative Urban Farms
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm joined by Sho Kasuya and Tony Ross from Creative Urban Farms in New Zealand. Tony and sho are business partners and manage ...
Ep 74: How To Grow Basil Microgreens (that are easy to harvest)
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Basil microgreens are a very popular variet with chefs, they have great flavour and their leaves are beautiful too. While it is not the most profitabl...
Ep 73: Is It Possible To Take A Break From Microgreen Farming And Keep Your Customers? With Brigid McNally Of PVX Farms
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm joined by Brigid McNally, a college student running her own successful microgreens business. Brigid has built up a client bas...
Ep 72: Creating A Large-Scale, High Tech, Automated Microgreens Farm With Jonah Krochmalnek Of Living Earth Farm
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm joined by Jonah Krochmalnek from Living Earth Farm in Ontario, Canada. Jonah has been growing microgreens professionally sinc...
Ep 71: How To Scale Up Your Microgreens Business With Patrick Brown Of Moms Micro Garden
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm joined by Patrick Brown for his second appearance as a guest on the podcast. Patrick is running a microgreens business named ...
Ep 70: When You Are Always Busy But Progress Is Slow, Try This!
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you always find yourself with a full to-do list? But it doesn't seem to be getting you where you want to go? Don't worry, it's reall...
Ep 69: Laura From Hand Grown Greens! On Running A Microgreens Business As A Busy Parent
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm joined by Laura from Hand Grown Greens. Laura is a former nurse turned microgreens business owner.She has an inspiring story ...
Ep 68: Trying To Become A Certified Organic Microgreens Grower In Europe With Wendy Glénisson
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined in this episode by Wendy Glénisson, a Belgian biologist turned microgreens business owner on a mission to have her business certified...
Ep 67: Running A Microgreens Growing Kit Business With Richard Tricker Of Sow Fresh
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm Joined by Richard Tricker from Sow Fresh, a business that was born in the pandemic because of Richards passion to help people...
Ep 66: Growing Microgreens In A Passive Solar Greenhouse With Brian Hebert Of Double Rainbow Farm
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined in this episode by Brian Hebert from Double Rainbow Farm in Eaton New Hampshire. Brian is growing in a passive solar greenhouse that u...
Ep 65: Talking Microgreens Nutrition With Nicole Harris Of Tiny Greens Farm
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm joined by Nicole Harris from Tiny Greens Farm to discuss microgreens nutrition. Not only is Nicole a microgreens business own...
Ep 64: Three Organisation and efficiency Tips For Your Microgreens Business
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share with you 3 of my best tips for staying organised and being efficient with your microgreens business.In this episode you will l...
Ep 63: Is A Microgreens Business Profitable?
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we take a look at a question that is on the top of most people's minds when they first discover microgreens; is it actually a pro...
Ep 62: Controlling The Climate And Growing Microgreens In An Apartment
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I take on a listeners question about climate control and growing microgreens in an apartment. I go deep into explaining climatic co...
Ep 61: Starting A Microgreens Business While Still Attending High School! With Raghu Raman Of The Green Wave
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Raghu Raman, a high school student from New Jersey who has taken to entrepreneurship at an early age, and started a micro...
Ep 60: Why Every Day Counts
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I go through a key fundamental that is vitally important to have success in your microgreens business, or in any area of your life for...
Ep 59: How Temperature Affects Microgreens
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about the important role temperature plays in the growth of microgreens. It is really the main factor that will determine when...
Ep 58: How To Remove Sunflower Microgreen Seed Hulls Quickly
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Removing sunflower microgreens seed hulls can be quite a laboursome task. The hulls are quite stubborn and stick to the leaves of the sunflowers, maki...
Ep 57: Dealing With Competition And Blazing Your Own Trail Through Creation
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about what to do if there's already competition in your area when you're starting a microgreens business. We look at ...
Ep 56: Running A Microgreens Business In The UK With Oliver Rubinstein of Roar Salads
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm joined by Oliver Rubinstein, a microgreens business owner based in England in the UK. This will be a particularly interesting...
Ep 55: How Jon Cleveland Created A Successful Microgreens Business Selling Only One Product
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Jon Cleveland from Bunker Greens. Jon has created a successful microgreens business by focusing in ...
Ep 54: A Microgreens Business Journey With Jay Valencia Of Desert Micro
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm joined by Jay Valencia, owner of a microgreens business named Desert Micro. During the episode we discuss the journey of star...
Ep 53: Automating Microgreens Production With Zach Koehler of Badger Gro Tech
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak with Zach Koehler from Badger Gro Tech. Zach has developed an automated system for growing microgreens, and we talk about thi...
Ep 52: Farming Turtles - Running A Microgreens Business That Produces Up To 900 Trays Of Microgreens A Day!
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined in this episode by Kasey Dargan, the farm manager at Farming Turtles, one of the biggest microgreens business operations there is. Lis...
Ep 51: A New Microgreens Business Owner Makes His First Sale With Victor Bodo of V-VITS Microgreens
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I speak with Victor Bodo, a new microgreens business owner from the UK. Victor shares the inspiring story of how he went about making ...
Ep 50: Ten Microgreens Business Owners Give Their Best Advice To New Growers (re-wind)
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So many great guests have contributed to the podcast so far. This episode is a collection of the best advice for new microgreens business owners from ...
Ep 49: Becoming a National Microgreens Brand In Less Than a Year! With Lucas Vandierendonck of Good Move Food
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I'm joined by Lucas Vandierendonck, who has just recieved investment in his microgreens business to help it become a national bra...
Ep 48: Donny Greens! - Discussing Microgreens Mentors, YouTube, Entrepreneurship And His Hugely Successful Microgreens Business Finest Foods New York
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast I'm joined by none other than Donny Greens. Donny is the owner of the hugely successful microgreens business "...
Ep 47: Two Brothers Killing It With Their Microgreens Business With Daniel & Jordan Miranda Of Legacy Greens
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Jordan and Daniel Miranda from Legacy Greens. The guys are running their microgreens business in Ta...
Ep 46: Start 2021 The Right Way
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share some of the processes that I implemented in 2020 that helped me get more done in a year than ever before. These processes also...
Ep 45: The Christmas Special
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
 In this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by a very special guest, my girlfriend and business partner Stacey. We have some fun, and we annou...
Ep 44: How To Run A Microgreens Business Using Natural Sunlight With Pepe Fassos Of Five Sixty Farms
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined on this episode by Pepe Fassos who runs Five Sixty Farms, where grows and sells both living and harvested microgreens that are grown i...
Ep 43: 5 Mistakes To Avoid When Starting A Microgreens Business
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share 5 mistakes I made when starting my microgreens business. Making mistakes when starting a business is inevitable, but by listen...
Take My Online Course For Free?
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you're going to find out how you could possibly enroll in my online course "The Microgreens Business Blueprint for free. Tun...
Ep 42: How To Grow (Yellow) Popcorn Shoots
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look at how to grow popcorn shoots, or popcorn microgreens, I go through how to grow these from start to finish, and I let you in o...
Ep 41: Natural Sunlight vs Artificial Light For Microgreens
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we take a look at a common question people have: Can microgreens be grown in natural sunlight or do they need to be grown indoors unde...
Ep 40: Discussing Microgreens Lighting With Taylor Schaberg - Owner Of Active Grow LED
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined on the podcast by Taylor Schaberg, the owner of LED lighting company Active Grow, to talk about everything microgreen...
Ep 39: The Modern Way That Oliver Homberg Of Boston Microgreens Manages To Provide Over 5o Varieties Of Microgreens To His Customers
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined on the podcast by Oliver Homberg of Boston Microgreens. Oliver is producing over 50 varieties of microgreens, and als...
Ep 38: Lighting For Microgreens Explained
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast Survey: https://microgreensentrepreneur.com/surveyIn this episode we take a look at what type of artificial lights can be used to grow microgr...
Ep 37: How To Build A Scalable Microgreens Business With David Barchard Of Micro Acres
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Barchard of Micro Acres joins me on the podcast for an interview this week. David is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to starting and scali...
Ep 36: How To Start A Microgreens Business
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There is a lot involved in getting a microgreens business started. In this episode we look at the whole process of starting a microgreens business, an...
Ep 35: Five Months Into A New Microgreens Business With Rachel & Emily Verdoorn
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm joined on the podcast by Emily & Rachel Verdoorn. Two sisters that have started their microgreens business, Cascade Harv...
Ep 34: How To Sell Microgreens
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look at the process of actually getting out there and selling microgreens. Being able to sell your microgreens is the most importam...
Ep 33: How To Overcome The Fear Of Selling Microgreens
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does the prospect of going to sell microgreens scare you? For a lot of people, getting over this fear can be one of the hardest things when starting a...
Ep 32: Where To Start A Microgreens Business
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been thinking about starting a microgreens busines, you're probably wondering where to do it! What are the different options? In t...
Ep 31: Q & A - What Are Your Cost Saving Tips For a Sustainable Microgreens Business?
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss if using fertiliser when growing microgreens is worth the cost and effort of applying it. We also look at some different op...
Ep 30: How To Grow Broccoli Microgreens
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Broccoli Microgreens are one of the most popular selling microgreens there is to grow and sell, but did you know that theres a difference in the way t...
Ep 29: Q & A - Will My Microgreens Grow A Second Time After Harvesting?
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look at whether or not microgreens can survive after being harvested. Wouldn't it be great if we could just plant our microgre...
Ep 28: How Defining Success And Setting Goals Can Help You Build A Successful Microgreens Business
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share some of the knowledge I've learned on mindest, and how it could help you build a successful microgreens business. Before...
Ep 27: Q & A - Why Do We Water Microgreens From The Bottom?
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering why it's best to water microgreens from the bottom? In this episode we look at the reasons why this is the case. Keeping the leaves of ...
Ep 26: How Patrick Brown Overcame The Adversity Of The Covid-19 Pandemic To Reignite His Microgreens Business in 2020
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak with Patrick Brown who runs the microgreens business "Moms Micro Garden". Patrick shares his story of how the Covid...
Ep 25: Q & A - Should I Wash My Microgreens Before Selling Them?
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look at whether or not washing your microgreens before selling them is a process you need to have in your business. By not washing ...
Ep 24: Selling Cut And Packaged Microgreens vs Selling Microgreens Alive In Their Trays
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been wondering which is the best way to sell microgreens? Cut and packaged? Or Alive in their trays? In this episode we look at both methods ...
Ep 23: Q & A - Why Can You Charge More For Microgreens Than Average Vegetables?
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look at the reasons why microgreens are valued higher than other more traditional vegetables. Some different reasons are given, but...
Ep 22: What Are The Most Profitable Microgreens To Grow?
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering what microgreens will make you the most money? In this episode we look into the most profitable microgreens there are to grow. We discuss th...
Ep 21: Q & A - Should I Always Have Microgreens Ready For Potential Customers?
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look at whether or not you need to always have microgreens on hand and ready for customers. We explore a couple of different option...
Ep 20: How To Grow Cilantro Microgreens (with no seed hulls!)
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to know how to grow Cilantro microgreens? In this episode I go through all the steps of growing Cilantro microgreens from start to finish....
Ep 19: Q & A - Should I Start a Microgreens Business With a Partner?
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we compare starting a microgreens business on your own or with a partner. We weigh up the pro's and con's of each, and try t...
Ep 18: The Electricity Costs Of Growing Microgreens
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been wondering how much it costs in electricity to grow a 10x20 flat of microgreens? This episode of the podcast is all about the electricity...
Ep 17: Q & A - How Can I Get Rid Of Used Soil When Growing Microgreens?
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we explore some different options of where to get rid of used microgreens soil. It might be surprising to know that there's peopl...
Ep 16: The Environmental Impact Of Growing Microgreens Indoors
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we take a look at the impact that growing microgreens indoors has on the environment. I also share some tips and advice on how it&apos...
Ep 15: Q & A - Should I Always Grow Extra Microgreens in Case of Crop Failure?
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I explain why it's wise to always have extra microgreens available, and what you can do with excess product to help grow your bus...
Ep 14: Should I Grow And Sell Organic Microgreens
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that becoming a certified organic microgreens grower isn't as difficult as you thought? In this episode we look at the upside and do...
Ep 13: Q & A - How Do I Measure The Humidity In My Grow Room?
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I give 3 different solutions on how to best measure the humidity level in your grow room.Mentioned in this episode:Ubibot WS1 Climate ...
Ep 12: A Microgreens Business Success Story With Jayne and Dean Bredlau
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I have the pleasure of interviewing Jayne and Dean Bredlau of The Greensted in Minnesota, USA. In 3 years, Jayne and Dean have grown t...
Ep 11: Turning Challenges Into Opportunities
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we look at some of the reasons why there are opportunities to sell more microgreens, as Covid-19 restrictions ease around the world. W...
Ep 10: How to Prevent Mold on Microgreens
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you experienced mold problems on your microgreens, and are wondering what the solutions to these problems are? This episode will answer a lot of ...
Ep 9: A Microgreens Seeds Masterclass With Parker Garlitz
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 8: Equipment Needed for Growing Microgreens
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to know all the equipment and materials that are needed to start a microgreens business? This episode will answer this question for you.In...
Ep 7: How to Price Microgreens
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 micr...
Ep 6: Know Your Microgreens
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 overvi...
Ep 5: Where To Sell Microgreens
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 mic...
Ep 4: How To Grow Microgreens
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 3: The Pros and Cons of Starting a Microgreens Business
10 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 unfo...
Ep 2: Can I Start a Microgreens Business
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 1: Introduction
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode introduces the Microgreens Entrepreneur Podcast, and outlines who the podcast is for, why it was started and what to expect in future epi...