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  Microgreens Crop Planning Part 3 of 3

  In this final course in the series we dive into spreadsheets to help you get started in creating your own crop planning tool!

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  Microgreens Crop Planning – Part 1 of 3

  In this first of three courses, we introduce the core principles of microgreens crop planning including the concepts of Growing To Order, Crop Cycles, Crop Stages and Production Tasks.

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  Course 9.8: Microgreens Revenue Potential

  Having realistic revenue goals is crucial to successful business planning. Repeat sales are an important aspect of steady revenue. Downloadable Audio: Embedded Video:

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  Microgreens Lighting Part VIIII – Lighting Research

  The following section highlights several peer-reviewed research papers on microgreens lighting. This is a chance to see the variation of lighting that is used in microgreens research as well as a chance to practice recognizing the lighting terms we introduced…

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  Microgreens Lighting Part VIII – Choosing Light Fixtures

  Let’s start with a question that no longer needs to be answered, but we will address anyway: Should you use LED or fluorescent lights? In short, LED technology has come so far that fluorescent lights are likely on their way…

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  Microgreens Lighting Part VII – Light Reflection, Crop Proximity, and Efficiency

  In this post, we cover multiple topics to help supplement the information we have discussed already. Light Reflection Light reflectors and reflective surfaces can play an important role in how light is distributed across your growing space and how light…

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  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:

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  Course 2.7: Microgreens Supply Storage

  Having proper storage for your microgreens supplies helps you keep organized and contaminant free. Downloadable Audio: Embedded Video

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  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:

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  Microgreens Crop Planning Part 3 of 3

  In this final course in the series we dive into spreadsheets to help you get started in creating your own crop planning tool!

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  Course 9.8: Microgreens Revenue Potential

  Having realistic revenue goals is crucial to successful business planning. Repeat sales are an important aspect of steady revenue. Downloadable Audio: Embedded Video:

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  Course 9.7: Microgreens Business Costs

  Simply running a business costs money! These costs can be easy to omit when doing financial planning. Downloadable Audio: Embedded Video:

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  Course 3.2: Microgreens Growing Conditions

  In this course we take a look at the environmental conditions you need to consider when growing your microgreens, including: light, temperature, airflow, and humidity. Downloadable Audio: Embedded Video:

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  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:

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  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:

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  The Ultimate Cost-Free Microgreens Marketing Strategy: How to Build Your Brand and Win Customers Without Paying for Ads

  Introduction One of the biggest challenges for new (and even experienced) microgreens growers is getting their product into people’s hands. With so many options available, how do you stand out? How do you build a client base without spending thousands…

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  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:

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  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:

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  Toxic or Trendy? The Hidden Danger in Borage Microgreens

  Introduction to Borage Microgreens have become a staple in the world of fresh, nutrient-packed produce. They’re quick to grow, colorful, and full of flavor — making them a favorite among urban farmers, chefs, and health-conscious consumers. But not all microgreens…

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  Microgreens Light Part I – Introduction to Lighting

  Introduction Lighting is a somewhat complicated topic that can intimidate new growers when getting set up to grow microgreens for the first time. But once you learn some of the basic terms and calculations around lighting, it becomes a whole…

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  Microgreens Light Part II – Lighting Terminology

  Overview Until relatively recently in human history, all photosynthesis was powered by the sun. But with the invention of electric lights, we can now drive the photosynthetic process without sunlight. Because most microgreen production systems tend to rely wholly (sole…

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  Microgreens Light Part III – Measuring and Mapping

  There are several things to keep in mind when taking light measurements and making lighting calculations, so let’s take a journey through the things you need to consider. Measuring Light with a PAR Meter In order to make lighting calculations,…

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