The trend for growing microgreens is becoming more and more popular in agribusiness. Such a business requires a minimum of investment, but allows you to earn about $ 1-2 thousand per month.

As noted in the story of The Page's partner, the Persha Shpalta program, such a product is quite popular among restaurants and supporters of a healthy lifestyle.

Now, in fact, this business is very developing and the competition is quite high, - said Ekaterina Kiryachenko, co-owner of Sisters Green.

Microgreens have become popular, because it is at the growth stage that these plants have more vitamins, phosphorus, calcium, beta-carotene. They can be both a decoration and the main ingredient for salads.

You can grow everything from parsley to beets and corn.

How much does it cost to open a microgreen business

In order to become the owner of such a business, it is not necessary to do it yourself, you can buy a ready-made business. The price includes not only the customer base, but also racks, containers and seeds.

The first thing to learn is how and how much each crop grows, how to plant the seeds correctly and take care of the sprouts. In fact, the business is not very expensive.

The most expensive is amaranth, almost 10 UAH together with a container, seeds and soil, - said Kiryachenko.

However, it costs about 35 UAH to sell such a container with sprouts.

In order for the business to work, it is enough to take care of the plants two hours a day. Plus, the crop can be harvested just as quickly. Basil takes longer than plants to hatch - from one to three weeks.

At home, to start such a business, it is enough to spend up to UAH 5,000. If we are talking about a professional level, then you will have to spend from $ 2 thousand. So from 40 sq. M. m of business can be obtained up to $ 2 thousand per month.

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