Not all seeds or seed companies are created equal. Since 2010, we purchased seeds from all the major vendors (and some of the minor ones, too) and found that quality varies greatly. For instance, you might find that kale seeds from Company A yield better than the kale seeds from Company B but Company B's arugula is better than Company A's. Further, not every seed is good to grow microgreens and you will have to run a lot of experiments to see what works (and doesn't work) in your environment. Below is our summary of the top seed companies in America, with our recommendation of our favorite seeds. 1) Johnny's Selected Seeds - Winslow, ME $$$$ They maintain an onsite seed lab, and set and maintain minimum germination requirements that consistently exceed those of the US Federal Seed Act. Overall we found this company to be expensive, but superior when it comes to customer service and on time delivery. Johnny's easily has the biggest selection of microgreen seeds. 2) Todd's Seeds - Wixom, MI $ Todd's specializes in Heirloom, non-gmo, open pollinated vegetable, flower and sprouting seeds. All seeds are inspected and packaged the old-fashioned way -- by hand. We found that this company has the highest quality bulk seeds at the lowest wholesale prices in the industry. 3) High Mowing Seed Company - Wolcott, VT $$$ If you need 100% certified organic seeds, 100% of the time, then this company is the one! Bred to perform best in organic conditions, the seeds are bred with robust, vigorous genetics and modern disease resistances. We used this company on a commercial scale when we built a certified organic program that was selling to 42 Whole Foods Market stores. Very dependable and great customer service. 4) Kitazawa Seed Company - Oakland, CA $$ This company is the oldest seed company in America. Since 1917 they have been the source for oriental vegetable seeds for home gardeners, retailers, and commercial growers. They have great prices and excellent customer services. 5) Mountain Valley Seed Company - S. Salt Lake City, UT $$$ Since 1974 they have been providing fellow passionate growers with wide range of high quality seeds at wholesale prices. This company has a great selection of microgreen seeds. 6) Sprout People - San Francisco, CA $$ This company specializes in sprout seeds, but these seeds can be used to grow microgreens. Perfect for the home grower that can't afford to buy bulk. A great selection at reasonable prices, since 1993. #indoorfarming #microgreens #seeds #urbanag #urbangrower #growingmicrogreens

Food safety usually intimidates the beginning grower. Cost. Regulations. Liability!. There is a lot to think about. Using Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) helps mitigate the risks associated with operating a food production facility. All farms, indoors or outdoors, are required to have a HAACP plan as pa rt of the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2012 (FSMA). Although it seems complicated, it is mostly common sense. Here it is, broken down, using the seven guiding principles: Hazard Analysis: With growing, a common hazard is your system water mixing with the finished product. Or it might be something as obvious as foreign objects (like hair or jewelry) getting in to your finished product. In other words, where can things go wrong with your process. Identified Critical Control Points (CCPs) in food preparation: A Critical Control Point (CCP) is a procedure at which control can be applied and a food safety hazard can be prevented or reduced to acceptable levels. For instance, at our farm, the packing process and harvesting process are completely separate (location, equipment, staff) thus reducing the possibility of cross contamination. Establish Critical Control Limits for Preventive Measures: These are usually set by a governing body. FSMA says agricultural water used during the growing process is acceptable if less than 126 CFU/100 mL. A preventative measure might be adding a UV filer to your plumbing, which kills most, if not all, the harmful bacteria Establish Procedures to Monitor CCPs: In the case of hydroponic ag water, test regularly (Say once a quarter) to make sure the e.coli is less than 126. A less expensive option might to be monitor you coliform levels, and then test for specific pathogens when the coliform level rises beyond your four month rolling average. Establish the Corrective Action to be Taken When Monitoring Shows That a Critical Limit Has Been Exceeded: Sticking with the theme of "bad" Ag water, this could be as simple as dosing your water system with 5 ppm of Sanidate, and then re-testing. Establish Effective Record Keeping System That Document the HACCP system: There is a log for everything on the farm. Establish Procedures To Verify That the HACCP system is Working: Self auditing on a monthly basis is typically the best approach, but timing is flexible. #haccp #7principals #ccps #haccpplan #foodsafety

We have been growing these shoots for over 11 yrs. and when people try them we notice they are excited and pleased with the color and the sweet taste of popcorn. No salt is required for these popcorn shoots. Materials needed: 1 - 10x20 tray without holes 1 - 10x20 tray with holes 1 - bottle of Terreplenish 1 - 32 oz spray bottle 1 - 10x20 piece of burlap 1 - 10 gal black trash bag 1 - pair of scissors 6-8 oz - popcorn seeds Growing Processes: 1) Nest the 10x20 tray with holes inside of the 10x20 tray without holes. 2) Soak 10x20 piece of burlap in filtered water for 10 minutes. 3) Weight out 6-8 oz of popcorn seeds. 4) Soak your popcorn seeds for 3 hours in filtered or tap water. 5) Place the 10x20 piece of burlap inside the nested tray and flatten down gentle with hands. 6) Evenly spread out soaking seeds on burlap with hands. 7) Measure a 1/8 cap full of Terreplenish into a spray bottle, then fill up the spray with filter bottle water or tap water and shake bottle before use. 8) Spray popcorn seeds till evenly damped. 9) Place the nested tray with the seeds in a 10 gal black trash bag and tie closed, making sure to leave some air in the bag. 10) Find a safe location for your seeds to germinate for the next two days. 11) Day 3 and Day 6 repeat step 6. 12) Days 8-10 the popcorn shoots are ready to harvest. 13) Place the tray on a table and harvest by hand with a pair of scissors. 14) Enjoy your sweet popcorn shoots Disclaimer: These shoots are perfect for mixes but have a shorter shelve life then other shoots and microgreens. Please keep popcorn shoots in the dark after harvest. #popcornshoots #microgreens #chicago #organic #terreplenish #growingtips #indoorfarming #growingmicrogreens

We met a really cool guy last week -- Jacek Helenowski at his lighting factory in Stone Park, IL, while learning about the next great thing in lighting - Plasma lights. Plasma lights are an alternative to LED or HPS and based on recent advances in the Cold Cathode technology that powers Plasma, these lights seem poised to make a difference in agriculture. They emit less heat than an LED, and use half the power (watts) of an HPS light. Most interesting, is that Jacek can manufacture his plasma light in a 360 degree lamp, meaning it can light both up and down. This feature alone might be enough to revolutionize grow room designs around the world. But enough about the lights, we were really impressed with this really amazing inventor, a few things we learned: Jacek used over one mile of Cold Cathode Light tubing to build the world's largest illuminated American Flag. It stands over 50 feet high, weighs nearly 53,000 lbs, and it was engineered to withstand winds up to 90 mph. The flag was seen by over 3 billion people while on display at 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics. Despite its size, it can be installed by four people (and a crane) in less than a week. #MadeinAmerica It only took ten years to build, but Jacek completed and moved into his dream home in Chicago's northside in 2011. At the time, it was called the greenest house in America and achieved the highest LEED Score in the country with a score of 119 points. Hard to believe, but it was built for only $80 bucks at foot. There are too many features to list, but our favorite is the indoor swimming pool, which stores and exchanges heat. See the video for yourself: #Green Jacek's office is lined with a wall of patents related to LED technology, but Plasma (Cold Cathode) is his passion. He believes it is a greener technology than LED, and safer on the eyes due to its use of the 5,000 spectrum (white light). He started experimenting with Plasma nearly 25 years ago, building several secret grow rooms in Israel and Holland. Now that his relationships with those growers have ended, he is able to bring his Plasma grow lights to market. We expect to see great things from his company, Square One Precision Lighting, in the next 12 to 18 months. Depending on timing, we might install some of these plasma lights, in the grow room we are currently building. If we do, we will publish our yield results in a future blog. #madeinamerica #americanflag #plasmalights #jacekhelenowski #coldcathodelight #chicago #stoneparkil #green #squareoneprecisionlighting #leed

We learned about terreplenish® in 2014 after searching for a better organic nutrient mix and have been growing with it ever since. Visually the plants looked better, more virile. And after several trials, we measured a consistent increase in our yield. But what was behind these beneficial microbes? After some research, we were surprised to find out terreplenish® is made right here in Illinois, and even more surprised to learn it is composed of 100% recycled food waste, such as corn, carrots, peas, etc. After using it across several trials, we definitely noticed the difference - larger, healthier looking plants, and greater yield. As a result, we now use it on all of our crops including lettuce, basil, and microgreens. Benefits and Results: Increases plant health & resistance The proprietary blend of bacteria eats the available food sources, crowding out mold and pathogens. At the end of the cycle we had a 20% increase in the yield. Zero hour re-entry & Zero day harvest interval No need to worry about using this product the day before harvest or on the day of harvest. It's food safe! Speeds maturity in a beneficial way By day 9 the plants we treated with terreplenish® were significantly bigger then the rest of the plants in the crop. Increases microbe population When using this product hydroponically it helped produce metabolites that restored microbiology in the nutrient water. Accelerates nutrient uptake Compared to the rest of the plants in the crop, by day 21 the plants we treated with terreplenish® were intaking more nitrogen from the atmosphere and uptaking more nutrient water without leaching nitrogen from the water. This reduces the need for adding nitrogen to the nutrient water. Activates compost We saw the older roots break down faster, which helped the plants focus on the growth of newer roots. Terreplenish® contains beneficial microorganisms, nitrogen fixing bacteria, and amino acids that increase plant health and reduce irrigation demands. It is packed with trace minerals, but more importantly, we saw it consume plant enzymes using microbes and affect the potency of the secondary metabolites that are responsible for blocking air borne pathogens. Plant enzymes include growth hormones that are only available from plant-based feed stocks. Approved for organic crop production without restrictions, this product is 100% natural, contains no synthetic chemicals, and leaves zero residue. Materials needed: spray bottle 16 oz bottle of terreplenish® Directions: 1) Pour a cap full of terreplenish® in spray bottle. 2) Fill spray bottle with filter water. 3) Shake spray bottle. 4) Ready to use. 5) Spray Day 1, repeat Day 3. *We recommend this process during germination stage only. For a 20% discount on this product use code NGI20 when ordering. #Topsecret #growingtips #IndoorFarming #TipsandTricks #terreplenish #nitrogenfixingbacteria #aminoacids #organic

1) How does a simple grower measure humidity? The best way to measure humidity is to buy a temperature and humidity meter. 2) How do I spot nutrient deficiency? Knowing the characteristics of the plant when healthy is the best way to identify symptoms of deficiency. Identify where symptoms are appearing (new leaves, old leaves, edge of leaf, veins etc.) Compare and match symptoms to a Plant Deficiency Chart. 3) How do I know when my plants are getting too much light? Most problems with plants are typically due to nutrient deficiency rather than too much light. But, if you see these deficiencies together: wilting, yellowing, uneven-growth, scorching and a nutty smokey smell, you may want to use a light meter to measure plant light exposure. 4) Can I grow my plants on regular paper towels? Yes, paper towels are a medium that can be used to grow wheatgrass and microgreens. They can also be used to germinate seeds. 5) Where do I buy high quality seeds for a reasonable price? Buying the lowest price seeds is not always the best way to go since quality can vary widely. Over the past 10 years, we have been purchasing Todd's Seeds when buying in bulk. Great quality at a good price. 6) When should I grow wild flowers from seed? Spring, summer and fall are all wildflowers planting times. 7) What kind of set up should I order to automatically water my grow beds? The best way to automate the watering process is to use a programmable timer and a soaker hose. 8) Who should I contact when I have any other questions? Feel free to contact our Grow Team! #Farming #growingtips #IndoorFarming #FAQ #indoorcrop #growspace #lightmeter #microgreens #nutrientdeficiency #seeds #soakerhose #programmabletimer #ToddsSeeds #plantdeficiencychart #papertowels #growteam

EBITDA. Net Income. Gross Margin Positive. Cashflow. Break Even. What metrics should you be using to determine the success of your growing operation? What kind of measurable results do your investors want? Is everyone on the same page? A farmer from California once told us that accountants can make up whatever numbers they want, the only important question is: Do I have more money this month, than I did last month? While this is true for cash flow management, cost accounting can play an important role in improving the profitability of your operation. The right metrics provide you with insights and help you improve operations. The wrong metrics, however, can easily lead you down a costly path to disaster. You can only manage what you measure, so you'd better maker sure your measurements are the right ones. When asking yourself, "How much does it cost to grow this crop?" you may be tempted to reply, “...it depends on yield." But that would not be accurate. The most informed growers realize that real cost is independent of yield and as such, your metrics have to reflect that reality. The following cost accounting tips will explain what we mean. Step one – Determine the CPS – cost per site. Determine the number of active plant sites in your grow room. If you choose trays, use the total number of trays. If you use plugs, then use the total number of plugs. You may also use number of lights, number of grow beds, if either fits your growing methodology. At a minimum, try and find the least common denominator across crops. Whatever metric you choose, size should be the same square footage every time. Once determined, calculate the # of active plant sites in your main growing area. The nursery or propagation area should not be counted as a site. Add up each of your expenses related to growing (direct costs only) and then divide each bucket by the number of plant sites (see #1) in your grow room. This is your cost per site. (CPS) Closely follow the CPS -- When you add sites or expand production, your CPS should go down. If there are issues in the nursery, and plants are not getting transplanted fast enough, the CPS will likely go up. If your labor is under performing one month, CPS will go up. Avoid using cost/lb or cost/oz becaause production volumes skew the numbers and hide lazy or inefficient workers.. By removing yield from the equation, operational costs can be analyzed on their own merits. Step 2 – Determine Fixed vs Variable expenses List your expenses (direct costs) and determine whether they are fixed, semi-variable, or variable. A fixed expense means it is either the same every month, or acts independently of production levels. A semi-variable expense is one that changes with the amount of plants you grow, but is not necessarily dependent on yield, while a variable expense depends solely on yield. Fixed: Head Grower/Manager salaries; Electricity; Rent; IPM; Safety; Water Semi-Variable: Seed labor; Transplant labor; Raw Materials; Sanitation Variable - Harvest Labor; Packaging*; Pack Labor*; Harvest Expenses Track these three buckets separately to analyze where improvements are necessary. Determining which are dependent on yield and which are independent, will help you run a more efficient grow room. *NOTE: Packaging and packaging labor should be analyzed separately, AFTER the costs to produce are measured. The grower should always assume that packaging/processing can be outsourced and that your main job is to produce the best possible crop for the lowest possible price, before it is turned over for post-harvest handling. Step 3 – Calculate a gross margin for every crop you grow. Determine number of active sites per crop (CROP SITES) Allocate Fixed Costs across each crop type proportionate to the number of CROP SITES to determine a Fixed Cost / Unit (FCU) for each crop type. Allocate labor costs across crop types by implementing a semi-robust, time card program, which allows for tracking of crop specific efforts. Absent this, use the same approach as fixed costs, and allocate proportionate to the number of CROP SITES. Use sales numbers to determine revenue per crop. (RPC) Allocate packaging costs and pack labor expenses to each crop type based on the actual direct cost. I.e. you can easily determine cost of packaging because it is a true variable expense. Calculate. (Revenue – Costs)/Revenue equals Gross Margin. Understanding Fixed vs. Variable expenses, and initiating a program to track labor by crop, allows the grower to isolate trends, and determine which crops are the most profitable. Yield is already captured in the revenue number, and should not be used to allocate costs across crop type. This will skew your analysis and might lead to incorrect results. #DetermineFixedvsVariableexpenses #DeterminetheCPScostpersite #Calculateagrossmarginforeverycropyougrow #Farming #chicago #microgreens

Since 2012, our grow team has cultivated and sold over 100,000 lbs of mature sweet basil (genovese) with some of the largest leaves you will ever see. And although we believe large leaf is the best way to enjoy this awesome herb, we understand the restaurant market is demanding micro basil, and more importantly, willing to pay a fair price. Here is our recipe: 1. Grab a 10X20 tray with drainage holes and fill it 1" thick with moist coco coir. 2. Weigh 8 grams of Genovese Basil Seeds into seed shaker, then broadcast evenly across the 10X20 tray. 3. Apply an even mist of water to the tray, then cover it with a humidity dome, black 10x20 tray or place it in a dark space. 4. Germinate for three days in a location with at least 80% humidity. Water as described in step three at least once a day. 5. Uncover your tray on day four. Then begin feeding plants your favorite fertilizer using a low flood/continuous flow method of irrigation. 6. Micro Basil will be ready for harvest around 14 days, They will need about 12 to 16 hours of light with a typical fluorescent grow light about 15" from the base of the plant. #microgreens #microbasil #Germination #genovesebasilseeds #seeds #humiditydome #cococoir #growingmicrogreens #growingfood

Hey there, my name is Blaine Curry. I'm a senior at North Park University in Chicago and I'm studying Environmental Science. I've started working with Nick Greens here at The Plant, and I'm hoping to learn valuable skills and insight about farming and growing. I am most interested in working directly with plants; being close to them and getting my hands dirty. I've been passionate about gardening and growing since I was a kid, and ever since then I have been pursuing how to grow my love and knowledge for plants. I am extremely fortunate to have met Nick and gotten the chance to work at The Plant. I think it's very important to inspire the younger generation, both my generation and everyone younger than I am. These young people are the future to everything, especially food production, and without kids getting interested then our future isn't very bright. So we have to inspire them and get them excited! I don't know where my future might lead, but whatever I learn here, I know I can take that knowledge elsewhere and put it to work. Hello readers my name is Marco Mata and I'm an intern for Nick Greens LLC. I'm currently enrolling into colleges and finding my path in life. I'm also an enlisted Soldier in the United States Army working as a information technology specialist doing technical work with computer systems and networks. I recently got back from eight months active duty in North Carolina and Georgia. I'm pursuing Information technology as a career but plenty of my life and experience is in volunteer work across the city of Chicago. I've worked in Nick's urban gardens before as a volunteer in high school and I loved it! Nick was introduced to us through buildOn and Schurz H.S, as a volunteer i saw a need for a urban garden in our community to help feed the homeless and hungry youth, plus to provide a economical alternative for people who can’t afford greens. Schurz students never had experience in farming or the material to farm. Nick gave us the materials to build a hydroponics lab and we had the volunteer power. So we started building a Food Science Lab within the school, and within a few weeks we set up a lab. Giving us a new way to reach out and help our local community. I see this as the future of urban civilization, as cities progress vertical urban farming are very much going to become a reality and I take pleasure in knowing I'll be a part of it. There is so much in pleasure knowing I'm helping communities build up their farms and a sustain a younger generation. #northparkuniversity #Schruzhighschool #foodsciencelab #NextGen #IndoorFarming #buildOn #USArmy #StudentLearners

While most of us know the best way to grow micro greens is in a 10X20 tray, The big question is: what do I line the tray with? And, like everything else in agriculture, the answer is... it depends. A few of the more popular grow media substrates for microgreens are: Soil Although messy, soil produces the best yields and product. We like Sunshine #4 by Sunshine Aggregate the best and Happy Frog by Smart Naturals is a close second. These are the most sterile soils on the market and ideal for indoor growing. The coolest part about these soils is no nutes needed. Only water and PH down with a splash of fulvic acid diluted at the following rate (.25 ml / 4 litres). Fill up your 10X20 tray about 1” thick. Although ideal for growing all varieties, it makes a big difference for colorful varieties like Amaranth and Bulls Blood. Good soil isn't cheap, expect to spend around $1.00 per tray for either of the soil mixes recommended. With a good compost and sterilization program, your soil can be reused, which will drive the cost per tray down to competitive levels. Burlap At .25 per tray, this is the most economical alternative, but also the most unforgiving which can lead to inconsistent harvests. With perfect conditions, 72 F and 50% humidity, and a good fertigation plan (fertilizer + irrigation) a grower can achieve yields and results with burlap that are similar to soil mixes. However, there is a lot of execution risk with this substrate and your overall average yields will suffer as a result. Varieties with large seeds like Pea Shoots or Wheat Grass grow beautifully on burlap yielding ~12 ounces per pad in a wide range of environmental conditions. Coco Coir We like the compressed Coco Fiber. The Coco stays moist and due to its consistency you can’t really over water it. Coir is less expensive than soil but just as messy. We found that coir can increase yield nearly 25% to 35% over burlap, but it is nearly 2.5X the price at .60 per tray. Coir is excellent with ebb-flood systems. Hemp mats Peel these mats into two pieces to generate the best results. It cuts the cost in half (.65/tray after splitting), and makes it easier for the roots to pop through. The hemp mat holds water really well which decreases the amount of feedings per day. All microgreen varieties grow really well in hemp, especially Kale and Broccoli. BioStrate by Grow-Tech We have had trouble growing with biostrate because it does not absorb water properly, drying too quickly. We also have had issues figuring out what it was made of. At .86 per tray, it was difficult to grow profitably. *To help make your decision about media, answer the following questions. 1) How will I feed by my plants? For hand watering operations, soil and coir are the best choices. If you have the ability to feed on a timer, burlap might be a better option due its low cost. 2) Where do I buy my seeds? We buy our seeds from Todd's Seeds - Todd’s Seeds specializes in good, old-fashioned, Heirloom, non-gmo, open pollinated vegetable, flower and sprouting seeds. Johnny Selected Seeds - For more than 40 years Johnny's Selected Seeds has been helping families and friends to feed one another. 3) Do I soak my media before use? Not all media, the media that should be soaked before use is hemp mat, biostrate, and burlap. Soak with filter water for a hr or so. 4) What tools and materials are required? Bucket, Gloves, Safety goggles, Spray bottle, ph strips, chlorine test strips, This is just a basic list; depending on what media you choose, you might need other materials or equipment. #MicroGreens #Soil #HappyFrog #growmedia #cococoir #growingmicrogreens #bestmediatogrowmicrogreens #mediumformicrogreens #substrateformicrogreens

Over the past several years, the Nick Greens Grow Team has put thousands of hours into growing microgreens for commercial sale. During that time we’ve learned several hard-earned lessons that growers can use to avoid these common issues and problems. Here are our top six most common challenges/problems with growing microgreens. Uneven germination – Uneven germination is caused by either human error or lack of moisture. We can’t solve the human part, but here are a few tricks we learned along the way: Build or buy a tent to house your black 10X20 trays for the first few days of growth. Make sure to spray trays at least once a day and reclose the tent. Depending on the variety, remove trays after two to three days You are seeking 90% humidity and might need to experiment with the location of your tent several times. Alternatively, you can use a humidity dome with a black 10X20 over the dome for your higher end varieties such as Shiso or Borage. Mold and mildew – Mold and mildew starts during the germination process (because of the high humidity) but does not reveal itself until four or five days into the grow cycle. Reducing this problem starts with air-flow, Add small mini fans or an inline blower with carbon filter and intake booster fan for fresh air. Spray your plants with Terereplenish during the germination process which naturally decreases mold due to the presence of beneficial, free living microbes. Harvesting difficulties - Even if you buy an expensive harvesting machine it might not be worth it. The only successful way to harvest microgreens in our experience is by hand. Use a decent pair of shears (we use the Fiskars titanium shears with the black and gray handles) and make sure you have a high stainless steel table to cut on. Ideally one that rolls and has a shelf underneath. (Anything smaller will cause ergonomic issues for you or your growers.) Line your food grade containers with paper towels (to absorb moisture) and refrigerate within 30 minutes of harvesting. Too many varieties to choose from – It not easy choosing which varieties of microgreens to grow. We have had great success growing the following: Pea Shoots, Red Rambo Radish, Hong Vit Radish, Kale, and Broccoli. Each is easy to germinate, and turns in less than 10 days. Also by mixing everything listed above, you can create a great tasting rainbow mix. Trying to grow anything more than six or seven varieties at time will be a nightmare for your crop planning and lead to disappointed customers. Costly fiber-based media mats – Fiber-based media mats, like hemp, can be very costly growing media, and can significantly reduce or wipe out your profits. Any media that costs more than 10% of your revenue per tray is too expensive and your goal should be to achieve a 5% ratio. We found the most efficient and profitable mats are burlap. You can buy good quality, safe burlap, or you can partner with a local roaster and reuse coffee bags which are more sustainable and generally free. In either case, you need to cut mats in advance, and then soak with 3 ppm of H202 for half an hour before seeding. Burlap doesn’t produce as much yield as soil, but it grows faster and is less expensive. If you are contemplating large production, you will want to grow on burlap or some other fibrous mat. The downside of burlap is that it dries up quickly and requires equipment with a timer and automatic feeding system. The best systems are supplied by Crop-king NFT, or you can build your own home-made racks with botanicaire flood trays. High lighting costs - While lighting and electricity costs for indoor crops are relatively high, microgreens typically need less than 4 DLI a day -- equivalent to 8 hours a day at 125 PAR. We found using a combination of LED and fluorescent is the best. #Germinationproblems #growingmicrogreens #microgreens #growmicrogreens #microgreen

Welcome to the Nick Greens Grow Team website. We are expert consultants in controlled environment agriculture with 20+ years of indoor and greenhouse growing experience. Our expert services span the full spectrum of controlled environment agriculture. Coaching/Mentorship Looking to get into microgreens? Want to convert from Aquaponics? Or are you simply looking for some growing advice? Our experienced grow team can assist with many new initiatives at your farm. We are good listeners with years of experience. Site Assessment An on site visit accompanied by a written report detailing a top to bottom review of your operation. Veganic Growing Afraid of organic certification? Try growing Veganically and get the same benefits. Over the past ten years, our grow team has perfected the recipe for growing this way indoors. Crop Recipes A good crop yield requires the correct lighting, substrate, seed density, nutrients, and environment. We have successful recipes for many different kinds of crops based on years of trial and error. System Design Our grow team has designed a wide range of indoor grow operations with a variety of technologies. Before you make a major investment in infrastructure, let us be your “second set of eyes”, and help you realize the best results. Starting from scratch? Get us involved early to help you create a design that will avoid many of the common mistakes we’ve seen at indoor farms over the past decade. Construction Services Sometimes you need outside help. Our grow team has been building indoor farms and greenhouses since 2004. As either a general contractor, an Owner’s Representative or simply a Site supervisor, we can save you money on the total build-out through value engineering and simple know-how. Feasibility Studies We can review your business plan and provide valuable feedback and direction as you begin to raise money or apply for licensing. We will stress test your assumptions and compare with actual industry standards including labor, real estate, and construction costs. We look forward to working with you...let's grow together!! #nickgreensgrowteam