The Microgreens Entrepreneur Podcast
Are you thinking of starting, or are you already engaged in the business of growing and selling microgreens? The Microgreens Entrepreneur podcast aims to provide valuable information to anyone thinking of getting started growing and selling microgreens, and also to those already engaged in the business. Knowledge is shared in solo episodes by the host Brian, and also by industry experts, and other microgreens business owners through interviews. Hey, I'm Brian, the podcast host. I run a microgreens business out of a spare bedroom in my home, I also have a degree in horticulture. I want to pass on the knowledge I've learned on my journey to others, and also continue to learn myself in the process. Expect a new episode every Monday. Thanks so much for listening.
The Microgreens Entrepreneur Podcast
Ep 9: A Microgreens Seeds Masterclass With Parker Garlitz
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 lenght of time seeds stay viable after being taken from the plant.
Get all of your microgreens seeds and supplies at trueleafmarket.com
The link for True Leaf Market provided in these show notes is an affiliate link, which means that should you click on this link, and then go ahead and purchase something from their website, I will recieve a small commission. This is at no extra cost to you, and you can be assured I only promote products that I am confident of their quality, or have previously bought myself. This helps support the making of free products like my ebook and podcast.